Num 5:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9-10 : God made a rule about gifts and offerings given to the priests. Once something was given to a priest, it belonged to him and could not be taken back ( v. 9, 10 ). Each priest kept what was given to him for his service. This rule made sure that priests were supported for their work and that gifts given to God’s service were not taken back. Application : Removing the unclean from the camp points to how leaders must keep God’s people pure, separating those who openly continue in sin (1 Corinthians 5:8,13; Hebrews 12:15 ). In heaven, nothing unclean will enter (Revelation 21:27 ). Also, if we have wronged someone, we must confess, make full restitution, and seek God’s forgiveness. And when we give something to God, we should not regret it or try to take it back.

‏ Numbers 5:9

v. 9-10: God made a rule about gifts and offerings given to the priests. Once something was given to a priest, it belonged to him and could not be taken back (v. 9, 10 ^a). Each priest kept what was given to him for his service. This rule made sure that priests were supported for their work and that gifts given to God’s service were not taken back.

Application: Removing the unclean from the camp points to how leaders must keep God’s people pure, separating those who openly continue in sin (1 Corinthians 5:8,13; Hebrews 12:15 ^b). In heaven, nothing unclean will enter (Revelation 21:27 ^c). Also, if we have wronged someone, we must confess, make full restitution, and seek God’s forgiveness. And when we give something to God, we should not regret it or try to take it back.