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You must send away both men and women who are unclean, putting them outside the camp so they don't make the camp impure, since I live among you there.
God is instructing the Israelites to remove ritually unclean people from the camp to maintain the holiness of the place where He dwells among them.
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King James Version · EnglishBoth male and female shall ye put out, without the camp shall ye put them; that they defile not their camps, in the midst whereof I dwell.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, God was giving instructions to the Israelites as they wandered through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, emphasizing the need for ritual purity in their community. This verse specifically addresses the removal of individuals who were ceremonially unclean, such as those with skin diseases or other impurities, to prevent the defilement of the camp. It highlights the cultural and religious importance of holiness, as God's presence resided in the Tabernacle at the center of the Israelite camp.