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NASB | Numbers 4:15 "When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all the furnishings of the sanctuary, when the camp is to set out, after that the sons of Kohath shall come to carry them, so that they will not touch the holy objects and die. These are the things in the tent of meeting which the sons of Kohath are to carry. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Numbers 4:15 "When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary and all its furniture, as the camp sets out, after all that [is done, but not before], the sons of Kohath shall come to carry them [using the poles], so that they do not touch the holy things, and die. These are the things in the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle) which the sons of Kohath are to carry. |
Bible Question:
I have simple querry with the verse below In 2Sa 6:6 ¶ And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it. 2Sa 6:7 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God. If we analyze what happened I think the motive of Uzzah really is to protect the ark of covenant to fall or break, or as a human instinct it could be a reaction if you saw something falling down. Why God killed him right away? In 1Jo 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. It was written there that if we confess our sins, He will cleanse us from all unrighteousness, did Uzzah has the chance to confess and ask forgiveness? How could he ask forgiveness if God killed him right away? God bless, |
Bible Answer: I would guess that English is not the easiest language for you. From the way you ask the question, it is not clear what you are wondering. Are you asking if Uzzah had a chance to repent, before he touched the ark? If so, the answer is Yes. Please read Acts 17:30. It says God allows ever person to repent. In fact, he requires it. "All men every where" includes Uzzah. If Uzzah had repented before he was killed then his spirit was saved. Please read 1 Corinthians 5:5. It says he body may be destroyed, but the spirit can still be saved. Are you asking if Uzzah had a chance to repent after he touched the ark? If so, the answer is No. In fact "Repent" is not the right word for that situation. When God speaks about repenting he never applies the word "repent" to single acts of sin. It always refers to a general attitude of rebellion. Please read Luke 13:1-5 and note verses 3 and 5. Concerning confession and getting forgiveness for single acts of sin, please read 1 John 1:8,9. Even the apostles sinned and needed to ask for forgiveness. But some people do not confess. Please read Acts 5:1-11 and note verses 5 and 10. Ananias and Sapphira also died without a chance to confess their sin and receive forgiveness. Many other examples could be given. God does not always give another chance. He is very patient, but he has to do justice at some point. He says, "My spirit shall not always strive with man" (Genesis 6:3). I wonder, my friend, whether you have repented. Are you hoping to gain salvation or to remain saved by confessing every sin? God says you can do one repentance today, that will last forever. Jesus will forgive all your sin and change your heart if you believe in him and trust him. |