Numbers 19:2

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein is no blemish, and upon which never came yoke:

The ordinance

Numbers 31:21

Hebrews 9:10

A red heifer

Leviticus 14:6

Isaiah 1:18

Revelation 1:5

No blemish

1 Peter 2:22

Upon which

Philippians 2:6

Bible References

The ordinance

Eleazar the priest said to the soldiers who had gone into battle: This is what Jehovah's Law told Moses to do:

since they have to do only with food, drink, and various purification ceremonies. These are all outward rules, which apply only until the time comes to change them for something better.

A red heifer

He will take the other bird and dip it, together with the cedar wood, the red cord, and the hyssop, in the blood of the bird that was killed.

Come now, let us reason together (make things right) (correct matters) between us! Says Jehovah. Though your sins are like scarlet, they will become as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they will become as white as wool.

And from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness, and the firstborn from the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and released us from our sins by his blood.

No blemish

Your animal must be a one-year-old male that has no defects. You may choose a lamb or a young goat.

Do not bring any animal with a physical defect. This is because it will not be acceptable for you.

And you say: 'We are tired of all this!' You turn up your nose at me. You offer the lame and the sick and even stolen animals, said Jehovah. Do you think I will accept that from you?

The angel replied: Holy Spirit would come to you and the power of the Most High will envelope you. Because of this the newborn will be called the Son of God.

Such a high priest as this was suitable for us. He is holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and higher than the heavens.

but with precious blood, as of a lamb without spot, even the blood of Christ.

He committed no sin and deception was not found in him.

Upon which

When it is determined which city is nearest the body, the elders from that city must choose a heifer that has never been put to work and never worn a yoke.

Now get a new cart ready for two dairy cows that have never been yoked. Hitch the cows to the cart. Take their calves away and leave them in their stall.

He keeps watch on my sins. They are joined together by his hand, they have come on to my neck; he makes my strength give way. Jehovah gives me into the hands of those against whom I have no power.

The Father loves me. Therefore I lay down my life and I take it back again.

He existed in the form (shape and nature) of God but did not try to be equal with God. He did not even consider it!