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Barnes' Notes on Numbers 19:2

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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A red heifer - Red, in order to shadow forth man’s earthly body, even as the name Adam bears allusion to the red earth of which man’s body was fashioned. Without spot, wherein is no blemish - As with sin-offerings generally Leviticus 4:3. Upon which never came yoke - So here and elsewhere (see the marginal references), in the case of female victims. return to 'Top of Page'
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