And purify all your raiment, and all that is made of skins, and all work of goats’ hair, and all things made of wood.
And purify all your clothing, and everything made of animal skins, and all items made of goat hair, and everything made of wood.
This verse is instructing the Israelites to ceremonially cleanse all their belongings after battle, including clothes, leather goods, woven items, and wooden objects.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites had just waged war against the Midianites as commanded by God through Moses, resulting in victory but also ritual uncleanness due to contact with the dead. After the battle, God instructed the people to purify themselves and their possessions to maintain holiness and avoid defilement in the camp. This verse specifically addresses the need to cleanse everyday items like clothing and materials to restore their ceremonial purity as part of Israel's covenant obligations.
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