Numbers 31:23 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

that is, all metals that do not burn—must be passed through fire in order to be made ceremonially pure. These metal objects must then be further purified with the water of purification. But everything that burns must be purified by the water alone.

Commentaries

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Every thing that may abide the fire, you shall make it go through the fire Either through the smoke of the fire, and so b…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

The Israelites had to purify themselves according to the law and to remain outside the camp for seven days, though they had not contracted any mora…