Overview
The Bible addresses dead, the across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Leviticus and 2 Kings. Closely related themes include Defilement, High Priest, the, Priests and Sanctification. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses, Aaron and Gehazi.
Key Bible verses about dead, the
Old Testament
Leviticus
And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto the priests the sons of Aaron, and say unto them, There shall none be defiled for the dead among his people:
But for his kin, that is near unto him, that is, for his mother, and for his father, and for his son, and for his daughter, and for his brother,
And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled.
2 Kings
And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands: and he stretched himself upon the child; and the flesh of the child waxed warm.
Then he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes. to and fro: Heb. once hither and once thither
And he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunammite. So he called her. And when she was come in unto him, he said, Take up thy son.
People in the Bible and dead, the
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying dead, the for yourself
- Begin with Leviticus 21:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Leviticus and 2 Kings each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Moses, Aaron and Gehazi and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Defilement, High Priest, the, Priests and Sanctification.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about dead, the?
The Bible addresses dead, the across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Leviticus and 2 Kings. Closely related themes include Defilement, High Priest, the, Priests and Sanctification. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses, Aaron and Gehazi.
How many Bible verses are about dead, the?
The Bible references dead, the in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention dead, the?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Leviticus 21:1: “And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto the priests the sons of Aaron, and say unto them, There shall none be defiled for the dead among his people:”
Which people in the Bible are associated with dead, the?
Moses, Aaron and Gehazi.
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