Leviticus 15:7

Verse

Whoever touches the body of the man with a discharge must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

Bible in Basic English

And anyone touching the flesh of the unclean man is to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He that toucheth his flesh, shall wash his clothes: and being himself washed with water shall be unclean until the evening.

Free Bible Version

Anyone who touches the man's body has to wash their clothes, and wash themselves with water, and they will be unclean until the evening.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue, shall wash his clothes, and wash himselfe in water, and shalbe vncleane vntil the euen.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

One Unity Resource Bible

“‘He who touches the body of him who has the discharge shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening.

Translation for Translators

“Anyone who touches such a man must wash his clothes and bathe, and no one should touch him until that evening.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Anyone who touches the body of the one who has a flow of infected fluid must wash his clothes and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until evening.

Noah Webster Bible

And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue, shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening.

World English Bible

“‘He who touches the body of him who has the discharge shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening.

Young's Literal Translation

'And he who is coming against the flesh of him who hath the issue, doth wash his garments, and hath bathed with water, and hath been unclean till the evening.

Context

The Uncleanness of Men

⁶Whoever sits on furniture on which the man with the discharge was sitting must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.⁷Whoever touches the body of the man with a discharge must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.⁸If the man with the discharge spits on one who is clean, that person must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.

Summary

This verse outlines the ceremonial laws regarding uncleanness caused by bodily discharges, specifically addressing a man who touches the bed or anything the unclean person sat on. It emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and purity in the sight of God, highlighting the need for separation from anything that defiles. The detailed instructions in Leviticus serve as a reminder of the Israelites' need to maintain holiness and follow God's commandments to remain in a right relationship with Him. These laws also point to the spiritual cleanliness required for approaching a holy God, foreshadowing the ultimate purification through Jesus Christ in the New Testament.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue,.... Shall also be unclean, even any part of his flesh, or member of his body: the Jewish canon is (y), he that toucheth one that has an issue, or he that has an issue touches him, or anyone moves him that has an issue, or he moves him, defiles food, and drink, and washing vessels by touching, but not by bearing; and particularly touching the issue itself is instanced in, and such a man's spittle, &c. are defiled: shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even; as before. See Gill on Lev 15:5. (y) Zabim, c. 5. sect. 1, 7.

Leviticus 15:7

The Uncleanness of Men

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Berean Standard Bible

Whoever touches the body of the man with a discharge must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

Bible in Basic English

And anyone touching the flesh of the unclean man is to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He that toucheth his flesh, shall wash his clothes: and being himself washed with water shall be unclean until the evening.

Free Bible Version

Anyone who touches the man's body has to wash their clothes, and wash themselves with water, and they will be unclean until the evening.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue, shall wash his clothes, and wash himselfe in water, and shalbe vncleane vntil the euen.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

One Unity Resource Bible

“‘He who touches the body of him who has the discharge shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening.

Translation for Translators

“Anyone who touches such a man must wash his clothes and bathe, and no one should touch him until that evening.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Anyone who touches the body of the one who has a flow of infected fluid must wash his clothes and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until evening.

Noah Webster Bible

And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue, shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening.

World English Bible

“‘He who touches the body of him who has the discharge shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening.

Young's Literal Translation

'And he who is coming against the flesh of him who hath the issue, doth wash his garments, and hath bathed with water, and hath been unclean till the evening.