14 Bible Verses about Dead bodies
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David took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the citizens of Jabesh Gilead. They had stolen them from the public square of Beth Shean, where the Philistines hung them the day they killed Saul at Gilboa. David brought the bones of Saul and Jonathan. His men also gathered the bones of those who had been executed. Then they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in the land of Benjamin, at Zela, in the tomb of Saul's father Kish. They did everything the king ordered. After that God answered the prayers for the land.
Your body will be food to all birds of the air, and to the beasts of the earth. And no man shall frighten them away.
They will die of lethal diseases. They will not be mourned or buried. They will be as dung on the surface of the ground and die by sword and famine (war and starvation). Their carcasses will become food for the birds of the sky and for the animals of the earth.
He must not go near any dead bodies or become unclean, even for his father or mother.
There were some men who had become unclean from touching a dead body. They could not celebrate the Passover that day. They went to Moses and Aaron. They said: We are unclean because we touched a dead body. Why are we prevented from making our offerings to Jehovah at the same time the rest of the Israelites bring their offerings? Moses answered: Wait here until I find out what Jehovah commands you to do.read more.
Jehovah said to Moses, Tell the Israelites: Should you or any of your descendants be unclean from touching a dead body or away on a long trip. You may still celebrate the Passover.
Whoever is outdoors and touches someone who was killed or has died naturally or anyone who touches a human bone or a grave will be unclean for seven days.
He took the child by the hand and said to her: Talitha cumi. Which means when interpreted, little girl I say to you arise.
The spirit cried out and shook the child violently. It came out and the child became like a dead person. Most of them said: He is dead. Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up.
He came near the casket and touched it. The bearers stood still. He said, Young man arise.
Jesus said: Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of the dead man said: Lord by now the body has decayed for he has been dead four days.
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dead Bodies » Jewish laws concerning
His corpse must not hang all night on the tree (stake). Be sure to bury him the same day for he who is hanged is accursed of God. You do this so that you do not defile your land Jehovah your God gives you as an inheritance.
He must not go near any dead bodies or become unclean, even for his father or mother.
While they are dedicated to Jehovah as Nazirites, they must never go near a dead body.
There were some men who had become unclean from touching a dead body. They could not celebrate the Passover that day. They went to Moses and Aaron.
dead Bodies » Burial of
The sons of Israel set out from Beeroth Bene-jaakan to Moserah. There Aaron died. He was buried there. Eleazar his son ministered as priest in his place.
The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man died and was buried.
He buried him in the valley in the land of Moab, opposite Beth-peor. No man knows his burial place to this day.
When David had sent destruction on Edom, and Joab, the commander of the army went to bury the dead. They put to death every male in Edom.
dead Bodies » Unburied, a mark of disgrace
Your body will be food to all birds of the air, and to the beasts of the earth. And no man shall frighten them away.
They will die of lethal diseases. They will not be mourned or buried. They will be as dung on the surface of the ground and die by sword and famine (war and starvation). Their carcasses will become food for the birds of the sky and for the animals of the earth.
A man can have a hundred children and live many years. If he does not enjoy prosperity and have a decent burial, a stillborn child is better off then he.
They have given the dead bodies of your servants to the birds for food. They have given the flesh of your godly ones to the animals.
However you are thrown out of your tomb like a rejected branch. You are covered with those who were killed in battle. You go down to the stones (bottom) of the pit like a trampled corpse.
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Carrying Dead Bodies
2 Corinthians 4:10We always carry in the body the death of Jesus, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our body.
