Numbers 8:6

Amplified Bible

“Take the Levites from among the sons of Israel and cleanse them.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 29:11

My sons, do not be negligent and careless now, for the Lord has chosen you to stand in His presence, to attend to His service, and to be His ministers and burn incense.”

Exodus 19:15

He said to the people, “Be prepared for the third day; do not be intimate with a woman.”

Isaiah 52:11

¶Depart, depart, go out from there (the lands of exile), Touch no unclean thing; Go out of the midst of her (Babylon), purify yourselves, You who carry the articles of the Lord [on your journey from there]. [2 Cor 6:16, 17]

Leviticus 14:11

and the priest who cleanses him shall present the man to be cleansed and his offerings before the Lord at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting.

Malachi 3:3

He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi [the priests], and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the Lord [grain] offerings in righteousness.

Numbers 3:6

“Bring the tribe of Levi near and present them before Aaron the priest, so that they may serve him.

Numbers 8:5

Again the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God.

Deuteronomy 10:8

At that time the Lord set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the Lord, to stand before the Lord to serve Him and to bless in His name until this day.

James 4:8

Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people].