Leviticus 17:16

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But if he does not wash his clothes and bathe himself, then he shall bear his iniquity.”

American Standard Version (1901)

But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh, then he shall bear his iniquity.

Bible in Basic English

But if his clothing is not washed and his body bathed, his sin will be on him.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But if he do not wash his clothes, and his body, he shall bear his iniquity.

Free Bible Version

But if they don't wash their clothes and wash themselves with water, then they bear responsibility for their guilt.”

Geneva Bible 1599

But if he wash them not, nor wash his flesh, then he shall beare his iniquitie.

King James (Authorized) Version

But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity.

One Unity Resource Bible

But if he does not wash them, or bathe his flesh, then he shall bear his iniquity.’”

Translation for Translators

If he does not do those things, he will be punished for what he did.’”

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if he does not wash his clothes or bathe his body, then he must carry his guilt.'”

Noah Webster Bible

But if he doth not wash them , nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity.

World English Bible

But if he doesn’t wash them, or bathe his flesh, then he shall bear his iniquity.’”

Young's Literal Translation

and if he wash not, and his flesh bathe not — then he hath borne his iniquity.'

Context

Laws against Eating Blood

¹⁵And any person, whether native or foreigner, who eats anything found dead or mauled by wild beasts must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening; then he will be clean.¹⁶But if he does not wash his clothes and bathe himself, then he shall bear his iniquity.”

Summary

This verse in Leviticus emphasizes the importance of following God's laws regarding the consumption of blood. The Israelites were instructed not to eat blood as it symbolized the life force that belonged to God. By obeying this commandment, the people demonstrated their reverence for God and acknowledged His authority over all life. This practice also set them apart from other nations and served as a reminder of their covenant relationship with the Lord. Ultimately, this prohibition on consuming blood pointed to the sanctity of life and the need for obedience to God's instructions.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But if he wash them not,.... Neither wash his clothes: nor bathe his flesh; if he is negligent, and does not take care to make use of these ablutions: then he shall bear his iniquity; his guilt shall remain on him, and he shall suffer the punishment the law exposes him to, either by the hand of God, or the civil magistrate, which is due to persons that enter into the sanctuary in their uncleanness, or eat of holy things. For not washing his body the punishment was cutting off, and for not washing his garments, beating, as Jarchi says. Next: Leviticus Chapter 18