Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But if anyone who is ceremonially clean and not on a journey fails to celebrate the Passover, they must be cut off from their people for not presenting the LORD’s offering at the appointed time. They will bear the consequences of their sin. New Living Translation “But those who neglect to celebrate the Passover at the regular time, even though they are ceremonially clean and not away on a trip, will be cut off from the community of Israel. If they fail to present the LORD’s offering at the proper time, they will suffer the consequences of their guilt. English Standard Version But if anyone who is clean and is not on a journey fails to keep the Passover, that person shall be cut off from his people because he did not bring the LORD’s offering at its appointed time; that man shall bear his sin. Berean Standard Bible But if a man who is ceremonially clean and is not on a journey still fails to observe the Passover, he must be cut off from his people, because he did not present the LORD’s offering at its appointed time. That man will bear the consequences of his sin. Berean Literal Bible And the man who is clean, and not on a journey, and ceases to keep the Passover, that person shall be cut off from among his people, because he did not bring the offering of YHWH at its appointed time. That man, he shall bear His sin. King James Bible But the man that is clean, and is not in a journey, and forbeareth to keep the passover, even the same soul shall be cut off from among his people: because he brought not the offering of the LORD in his appointed season, that man shall bear his sin. New King James Version But the man who is clean and is not on a journey, and ceases to keep the Passover, that same person shall be cut off from among his people, because he did not bring the offering of the LORD at its appointed time; that man shall bear his sin. New American Standard Bible But the person who is clean and is not on a journey, yet refrains from celebrating the Passover, that person shall then be cut off from his people, because he did not present the offering of the LORD at its appointed time. That person will bear the responsibility for his sin. NASB 1995 ‘But the man who is clean and is not on a journey, and yet neglects to observe the Passover, that person shall then be cut off from his people, for he did not present the offering of the LORD at its appointed time. That man will bear his sin. NASB 1977 ‘But the man who is clean and is not on a journey, and yet neglects to observe the Passover, that person shall then be cut off from his people, for he did not present the offering of the LORD at its appointed time. That man shall bear his sin. Legacy Standard Bible But the man who is clean and is not on a journey, and yet neglects to celebrate the Passover, that person shall then be cut off from his people, for he did not bring near the offering of Yahweh at its appointed time. That man will bear his sin. Amplified Bible But the man who is [ceremonially] clean and is not on a journey, and yet does not observe the Passover, that person shall be cut off from among his people [excluding him from the atonement made for them] because he did not bring the LORD’S offering at its appointed time; that man will bear [the penalty of] his sin. Berean Annotated Bible But if a man who is ceremonially clean and is not on a journey still fails to observe the Passover, he must be cut off from his people, because he did not present the LORD’s {YHWH} offering at its appointed time. That man will bear the consequences of his sin. Christian Standard Bible “But the man who is ceremonially clean, is not on a journey, and yet fails to observe the Passover is to be cut off from his people, because he did not present the LORD’s offering at its appointed time. That man will bear the consequences of his sin. Holman Christian Standard Bible But the man who is ceremonially clean, is not on a journey, and yet fails to observe the Passover is to be cut off from his people, because he did not present the LORD’s offering at its appointed time. That man will bear the consequences of his sin.” American Standard Version But the man that is clean, and is not on a journey, and forbeareth to keep the passover, that soul shall be cut off from his people; because he offered not the oblation of Jehovah in its appointed season, that man shall bear his sin. Contemporary English Version But if any of you are fit to worship me, and yet refuse to celebrate Passover when you are not away on a journey, you will no longer belong to my people. You will be punished because you did not offer sacrifices to me at the proper time. English Revised Version But the man that is clean, and is not in a journey, and forbeareth to keep the passover, that soul shall be cut off from his people: because he offered not the oblation of the LORD in its appointed season, that man shall bear his sin. GOD'S WORD® Translation But if you are clean and not on a trip and yet don't bother to celebrate the Passover, you must be excluded from the people. You didn't bring your offering to the LORD at the right time. You must suffer the consequences for your sin. Good News Translation But if any of you are ritually clean and not away on a journey and do not observe the Passover, you shall no longer be considered my people, because you did not present the offering to me at the appointed time. You must suffer the consequences of your sin. International Standard Version Now as to the person who is clean and isn't traveling, but fails to observe the Passover, that person is to be eliminated from his people, because he didn't bring an offering to the LORD at its appointed time. That person is to bear his sin. NET Bible But the man who is ceremonially clean, and was not on a journey, and fails to keep the Passover, that person must be cut off from his people. Because he did not bring the LORD's offering at its appointed time, that man must bear his sin. New Heart English Bible But the man who is clean, and is not on a journey, and fails to keep the Passover, that soul shall be cut off from his people. Because he did not offer the offering of the LORD in its appointed season, that man shall bear his sin. Webster's Bible Translation But the man that is clean, and is not in a journey, and forbeareth to keep the passover, even the same soul shall be cut off from among his people: because he brought not the offering of the LORD in its appointed season, that man shall bear his sin. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut if a man who is ceremonially clean and is not on a journey still fails to observe the Passover, he must be cut off from his people, because he did not present the LORD’s offering at its appointed time. That man will bear the consequences of his sin. World English Bible But the man who is clean, and is not on a journey, and fails to keep the Passover, that soul shall be cut off from his people. Because he didn’t offer the offering of Yahweh in its appointed season, that man shall bear his sin. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the man who is clean, and has not been on a journey, and has ceased to prepare the Passover, indeed, that person has been cut off from his people; because he has not brought the offering of YHWH near in its appointed time, that man bears his sin. Berean Literal Bible And the man who is clean, and not on a journey, and ceases to keep the Passover, that person shall be cut off from among his people, because he did not bring the offering of YHWH at its appointed time. That man, he shall bear His sin. Young's Literal Translation 'And the man who is clean, and hath not been on a journey, and hath ceased to prepare the passover, even that person hath been cut off from his people; because the offering of Jehovah he hath not brought near, in its appointed season, that man doth bear his sin. Smith's Literal Translation And the man who is clean, and was not in the way, and failed to do the passover, that soul was cut off from its people; for he brought not the offering of Jehovah at his appointment, that man shall bear his sin. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if any man is clean, and was not on a journey, and did not make the phase, that soul shall be cut off from among his people, because he offered not sacrifice to the Lord in due season: he shall bear his sin. Catholic Public Domain Version But if any man was both clean, and not on a journey, and yet he did not observe the Passover, that soul shall be exterminated from among his people, because he did not offer the sacrifice to the Lord in its time. He shall bear his sin. New American Bible However, anyone who is clean and not away on a journey, who yet fails to celebrate the Passover, shall be cut off from the people, for not presenting the LORD’s offering at the prescribed time. That person shall bear the consequences of this sin. New Revised Standard Version But anyone who is clean and is not on a journey, and yet refrains from keeping the passover, shall be cut off from the people for not presenting the LORD’s offering at its appointed time; such a one shall bear the consequences for the sin. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the man who is clean, and is not on a journey, and yet fails to keep the passover, at its appointed time, that person shall be cut off from among his people; because he brought not the offering of the LORD at its appointed time, that man shall suffer for his sin. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a man that is pure and was not in the way and did not observe Passover in its time, that soul shall be cut off from his people, because he did not bring the offering of LORD JEHOVAH in its time; that man shall bear sin. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But the man that is clean, and is not on a journey, and forbeareth to keep the passover, that soul shall be cut off from his people; because he brought not the offering of the LORD in its appointed season, that man shall bear his sin. Brenton Septuagint Translation And whatsoever man shall be clean, and is not far off on a journey, and shall fail to keep the passover, that soul shall be cut off from his people, because he has not offered the gift to the Lord in its season: that man shall bear his iniquity. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Second Passover…12they may not leave any of it until morning or break any of its bones. They must observe the Passover according to all its statutes. 13But if a man who is ceremonially clean and is not on a journey still fails to observe the Passover, he must be cut off from his people, because he did not present the LORD’s offering at its appointed time. That man will bear the consequences of his sin. 14If a foreigner dwelling among you wants to observe the Passover to the LORD, he is to do so according to the Passover statute and its ordinances. You are to apply the same statute to both the foreigner and the native of the land.’ ”… Cross References But if a man who is ceremonially clean Exodus 12:43-49 And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “This is the statute of the Passover: No foreigner is to eat of it. / But any slave who has been purchased may eat of it, after you have circumcised him. / A temporary resident or hired hand shall not eat the Passover. … Leviticus 22:3-7 Tell them that for the generations to come, if any of their descendants in a state of uncleanness approaches the sacred offerings that the Israelites consecrate to the LORD, that person must be cut off from My presence. I am the LORD. / If a descendant of Aaron has a skin disease or a discharge, he may not eat the sacred offerings until he is clean. Whoever touches anything defiled by a corpse or by a man who has an emission of semen, / or whoever touches a crawling creature or a person that makes him unclean, whatever the uncleanness may be— … 2 Chronicles 30:17-20 Since there were many in the assembly who had not consecrated themselves, the Levites were in charge of slaughtering the Passover lambs for every unclean person to consecrate the lambs to the LORD. / A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone / who sets his heart on seeking God—the LORD, the God of his fathers—even if he is not cleansed according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.” … and is not on a journey Deuteronomy 14:24-26 But if the distance is too great for you to carry that with which the LORD your God has blessed you, because the place where the LORD your God will choose to put His Name is too far away, / then exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place the LORD your God will choose. / Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household. Deuteronomy 16:16-17 Three times a year all your men are to appear before the LORD your God in the place He will choose: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. No one should appear before the LORD empty-handed. / Everyone must appear with a gift as he is able, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you. Deuteronomy 12:5-7 Instead, you must seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish as a dwelling for His Name, and there you must go. / To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. / There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. still fails to observe the Passover, Exodus 12:14 And this day will be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD, as a permanent statute for the generations to come. Deuteronomy 16:1-2 Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. / You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. 2 Chronicles 30:5-6 So they established a decree to circulate a proclamation throughout Israel, from Beersheba to Dan, that the people should come to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel, in Jerusalem. For they had not observed it in great numbers as prescribed. / At the command of the king, the couriers went throughout Israel and Judah with letters from the king and his officials, which read: “Children of Israel, return to the LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, so that He may return to those of you who remain, who have escaped the grasp of the kings of Assyria. he must be cut off from his people, Genesis 17:14 But if any male is not circumcised, he will be cut off from his people; he has broken My covenant.” Exodus 12:15 For seven days you must eat unleavened bread. On the first day you are to remove the leaven from your houses. Whoever eats anything leavened from the first day through the seventh must be cut off from Israel. Leviticus 7:20-21 But if anyone who is unclean eats meat from the peace offering that belongs to the LORD, that person must be cut off from his people. / If one touches anything unclean, whether human uncleanness, an unclean animal, or any unclean, detestable thing, and then eats any of the meat of the peace offering that belongs to the LORD, that person must be cut off from his people.” because he did not present the LORD’s offering at its appointed time. Leviticus 23:5 The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. 2 Chronicles 35:1-6 Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. / He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. … Exodus 34:18 You are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread. For seven days at the appointed time in the month of Abib, you are to eat unleavened bread as I commanded you. For in the month of Abib you came out of Egypt. That man will bear the consequences of his sin. Leviticus 5:17 If someone sins and violates any of the LORD’s commandments even though he was unaware, he is guilty and shall bear his punishment. Treasury of Scripture But the man that is clean, and is not in a journey, and declines to keep the passover, even the same soul shall be cut off from among his people: because he brought not the offering of the LORD in his appointed season, that man shall bear his sin. forbeareth Numbers 15:30,31 But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people… Numbers 19:13 Whosoever toucheth the dead body of any man that is dead, and purifieth not himself, defileth the tabernacle of the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from Israel: because the water of separation was not sprinkled upon him, he shall be unclean; his uncleanness is yet upon him. Genesis 17:14 And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant. because Numbers 9:2,3,7 Let the children of Israel also keep the passover at his appointed season… bear his sin Numbers 5:31 Then shall the man be guiltless from iniquity, and this woman shall bear her iniquity. Leviticus 20:20 And if a man shall lie with his uncle's wife, he hath uncovered his uncle's nakedness: they shall bear their sin; they shall die childless. Leviticus 22:9 They shall therefore keep mine ordinance, lest they bear sin for it, and die therefore, if they profane it: I the LORD do sanctify them. Jump to Previous Appointed Bear Clean Cut Fails Forbeareth Journey Neglects Offer Offering Passover Present Refrains Season Sin Soul TimeJump to Next Appointed Bear Clean Cut Fails Forbeareth Journey Neglects Offer Offering Passover Present Refrains Season Sin Soul TimeNumbers 9 1. The Passover is again commanded6. A second Passover for the unclean or absent 15. The cloud directs the removals and encampments of the Israelites But if a man who is ceremonially clean This phrase indicates that the individual in question is ritually pure, having followed the necessary purification laws outlined in Leviticus. Being ceremonially clean was essential for participating in religious activities, including the Passover. This requirement underscores the importance of holiness and purity in worship, reflecting God's nature and His expectations for His people. and is not on a journey still fails to observe the Passover he must be cut off from his people because he did not present the LORD’s offering at its appointed time That man will bear the consequences of his sin Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe covenant people of God, called to obedience and holiness as they journeyed through the wilderness. 2. The Passover An essential observance commanded by God, commemorating the deliverance of Israel from Egypt and pointing to the ultimate redemption in Christ. 3. The LORD’s Offering Refers to the lamb or substitute offered during the Passover as a reminder of God’s provision and protection. 4. The Wilderness Journey The Israelites’ period of wandering, representing a time of testing and spiritual formation. 5. Being Cut Off A term denoting separation from the covenant community and divine blessings, symbolizing the severity of disobedience. Teaching Points The Priority of ObedienceDisobedience to God's clear commands—such as keeping the Passover—was considered rebellion against His authority. Today, obedience is equally important in following Christ’s teachings. The Call to Holiness The requirement for ceremonial cleanliness underscores the call for believers to live pure and holy lives before God. Corporate and Personal Responsibility The Passover was a communal event, but individual participation was necessary. This teaches us that while we belong to the body of Christ, we are each accountable for our faith. Christ as the Fulfillment The Passover points to Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice. Observing spiritual disciplines helps us remember and proclaim His redemption. The Weight of Sin The penalty of being "cut off" reminds us that sin has serious consequences. Through Christ, we are offered reconciliation, but we must take His grace seriously. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 9:13?2. What consequence is mentioned for neglecting Passover in Numbers 9:13? 3. How does Numbers 9:13 emphasize the importance of observing God's commands? 4. Connect Numbers 9:13 with New Testament teachings on obedience to God. 5. How can we prioritize God's commands in our daily lives today? 6. What lessons from Numbers 9:13 apply to maintaining spiritual discipline? 7. Why does Numbers 9:13 emphasize the importance of observing Passover? 8. What are the consequences mentioned in Numbers 9:13 for not observing Passover? 9. How does Numbers 9:13 reflect God's expectations for obedience? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 9? 11. Why did Saul sacrifice without waiting for Samuel? 12. How should a church service be structured? 13. In Matthew 26:26-29, how can the supernatural implications of the bread and wine be reconciled with scientific understanding of physical substances? 14. How did Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt? What Does Numbers 9:13 Mean But if a man who is ceremonially clean and is not on a journey still fails to observe the Passover• The verse begins with an exception clause, signaling personal responsibility. • “Ceremonially clean” means he has full covenant access (cf. Leviticus 15:31; Psalm 24:3–4). • “Not on a journey” removes legitimate excuses (cf. Deuteronomy 16:2). • Passover is non-negotiable for the covenant community (Exodus 12:24–27). God provided earlier in Numbers 9:10–12 for those unclean or traveling; this clause addresses deliberate neglect. he must be cut off from his people • “Cut off” denotes exclusion from Israel’s worship and community life (Leviticus 17:9; 23:29). • The sanction underscores the seriousness of choosing autonomy over obedience (Genesis 17:14). • Spiritual implications: forfeiture of covenant blessings and protection (Deuteronomy 28:15). because he did not present the LORD’s offering at its appointed time • Passover involves presenting the lamb and remembrance of redemption (Exodus 12:5–13). • God sets the “appointed time” (Leviticus 23:4), so ignoring it challenges His authority (Isaiah 1:13–14). • Faithfulness to God’s calendar demonstrates trust in His salvation plan (John 13:1; 1 Corinthians 5:7). That man will bear the consequences of his sin • Personal accountability: sin’s burden rests on the offender (Ezekiel 18:20; Galatians 6:7). • No substitute sacrifice covers intentional refusal (Hebrews 10:26–27). • The principle foreshadows final judgment for unrepentant hearts (Revelation 20:12–15) while pointing to Christ, whose obedience secures grace for those who believe (Romans 5:19). summary Numbers 9:13 highlights the gravity of willful disobedience in a redeemed community. Accessibility (clean and present) removes excuses; deliberate neglect of God’s provided means of salvation invites covenant exclusion and personal judgment. The passage calls every believer to wholehearted, timely obedience that honors the Lord’s redemption, ultimately fulfilled in Christ our Passover Lamb. (13) Shall bear his sin--i.e., shall be put to death. (Comp. Leviticus 24:15; Numbers 18:22.)Verse 13. - But the man that is clean, and is not in a journey. This threat was added no doubt in order to prevent men from taking advantage of the permission to keep a supplemental passover in order to suit their own convenience or interest. Only two reasons could absolve a man from the absolute necessity of keeping the passover at the due season, and these reasons must be bona fide, and not pretended. Because he brought not the offering of the Lord. In the original institution the paschal lamb did not appear distinctly in the character of an offering made to God, although undoubtedly it was such. It was rather the eating of the lamb that was insisted upon, as placing the partaker in communion with the God and Church of Israel, and so in a state of salvation. But after the law of sacrifices had been elaborated, then the paschal lamb, though prior to them all, naturally took its place amongst them as the greatest of them all, and as uniting in itself the special beauties of all.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But the manוְהָאִישׁ֩ (wə·hā·’îš) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that is ceremonially clean, טָה֜וֹר (ṭā·hō·wr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2889: Clean, pure is הָיָ֗ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no on a journey, וּבְדֶ֣רֶךְ (ū·ḇə·ḏe·reḵ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action and still fails וְחָדַל֙ (wə·ḥā·ḏal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2308: To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle to observe לַעֲשׂ֣וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make the Passover, הַפֶּ֔סַח (hap·pe·saḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6453: A pretermission, exemption, Passover is to be cut off וְנִכְרְתָ֛ה (wə·niḵ·rə·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant from his people, מֵֽעַמֶּ֑יהָ (mê·‘am·me·hā) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock because כִּ֣י ׀ (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he did not לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no present הִקְרִיב֙ (hiq·rîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach the LORD’s יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel offering קָרְבַּ֣ן (qā·rə·ban) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present at its appointed time. בְּמֹ֣עֲד֔וֹ (bə·mō·‘ă·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting That ה֨וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are man הָאִ֥ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person will bear יִשָּׂ֖א (yiś·śā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take the consequences of his sin. חֶטְא֥וֹ (ḥeṭ·’ōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2399: A crime, its penalty Links Numbers 9:13 NIVNumbers 9:13 NLT Numbers 9:13 ESV Numbers 9:13 NASB Numbers 9:13 KJV Numbers 9:13 BibleApps.com Numbers 9:13 Biblia Paralela Numbers 9:13 Chinese Bible Numbers 9:13 French Bible Numbers 9:13 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 9:13 But the man who is clean (Nu Num.) |
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