Leviticus 14:46
New International Version
“Anyone who goes into the house while it is closed up will be unclean till evening.

New Living Translation
Those who enter the house during the period of quarantine will be ceremonially unclean until evening,

English Standard Version
Moreover, whoever enters the house while it is shut up shall be unclean until the evening,

Berean Standard Bible
Anyone who enters the house during any of the days that it is closed up will be unclean until evening.

King James Bible
Moreover he that goeth into the house all the while that it is shut up shall be unclean until the even.

New King James Version
Moreover he who goes into the house at all while it is shut up shall be unclean until evening.

New American Standard Bible
Moreover, whoever goes into the house during the time that he has quarantined it, becomes unclean until evening.

NASB 1995
“Moreover, whoever goes into the house during the time that he has quarantined it, becomes unclean until evening.

NASB 1977
“Moreover, whoever goes into the house during the time that he has quarantined it, becomes unclean until evening.

Legacy Standard Bible
Moreover, whoever goes into the house during the time that he has put it under isolation becomes unclean until evening.

Amplified Bible
Moreover, whoever goes into the house during the time that it is quarantined becomes unclean until evening.

Christian Standard Bible
Whoever enters the house during any of the days the priest quarantines it will be unclean until evening.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Whoever enters the house during any of the days the priest quarantines it will be unclean until evening.

American Standard Version
Moreover he that goeth into the house all the while that it is shut up shall be unclean until the even.

Contemporary English Version
Meanwhile, if any of you entered the house while it was closed, you will be unclean until evening.

English Revised Version
Moreover he that goeth into the house all the while that it is shut up shall be unclean until the even.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Whoever goes into the house any time it is closed up will be unclean until evening.

Good News Translation
Any who enter the house while it is locked up will be unclean until evening.

International Standard Version
Moreover, whoever enters the house during the time it was isolated is to be considered unclean until the evening.

Majority Standard Bible
Anyone who enters the house during any of the days that it is closed up will be unclean until evening.

NET Bible
Anyone who enters the house all the days the priest has quarantined it will be unclean until evening.

New Heart English Bible
"Moreover he who goes into the house while it is shut up shall be unclean until the evening.

Webster's Bible Translation
Moreover, he that goeth into the house all the while that it is shut up, shall be unclean until the evening.

World English Bible
“Moreover he who goes into the house while it is shut up shall be unclean until the evening.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he who is going into the house all the days he has shut it up, is unclean until the evening;

Young's Literal Translation
'And he who is going in unto the house all the days he hath shut it up, is unclean till the evening;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he coming in to the house all the days it is shut up, shall be unclean till the evening.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He that entereth into the house when it is shut, shall be unclean until evening,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Whoever enters into the house when it is closed up shall be unclean until evening.

New American Bible
Whoever enters a house while it is quarantined shall be unclean until evening.

New Revised Standard Version
All who enter the house while it is shut up shall be unclean until the evening;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Moreover, he who enters the house while it is shut up shall be unclean until the evening.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he who enters the house any day that it is secluded shall be defiled until evening.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Moreover he that goeth into the house all the while that it is shut up shall be unclean until the even.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he that goes into the house at any time, during its separation, shall be unclean until evening.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Signs of Home Contamination
45It must be torn down with its stones, its timbers, and all its plaster, and taken outside the city to an unclean place. 46Anyone who enters the house during any of the days that it is closed up will be unclean until evening. 47And anyone who sleeps in the house or eats in it must wash his clothes.…

Cross References
Numbers 19:22
Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it will be unclean until evening.”

Numbers 19:14-16
This is the law when a person dies in a tent: Everyone who enters the tent and everyone already in the tent will be unclean for seven days, / and any open container without a lid fastened on it is unclean. / Anyone in the open field who touches someone who has been killed by the sword or has died of natural causes, or anyone who touches a human bone or a grave, will be unclean for seven days.

Haggai 2:13
So Haggai asked, “If one who is defiled by contact with a corpse touches any of these, does it become defiled?” “Yes, it becomes defiled,” the priests answered.

Leviticus 15:4-5
Any bed on which the man with the discharge lies will be unclean, and any furniture on which he sits will be unclean. / Anyone who touches his bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.

Leviticus 11:24-25
These creatures will make you unclean. Whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening, / and whoever picks up one of their carcasses must wash his clothes, and he will be unclean until evening.

Leviticus 13:45-46
A diseased person must wear torn clothes and let his hair hang loose, and he must cover his mouth and cry out, ‘Unclean, unclean!’ / As long as he has the infection, he remains unclean. He must live alone in a place outside the camp.

Deuteronomy 24:8
In cases of infectious skin diseases, be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you. Be careful to do as I have commanded them.

2 Kings 5:10
Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.”

2 Kings 5:14
So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean.

Isaiah 52:11
Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD.

Ezekiel 44:23
They are to teach My people the difference between the holy and the common and show them how to discern between the clean and the unclean.

Matthew 8:2-4
Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”

Mark 1:40-44
Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. ...

Luke 5:12-14
While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. / “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

Luke 17:12-14
As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance / and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” / When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed.


Treasury of Scripture

Moreover he that goes into the house all the while that it is shut up shall be unclean until the even.

shall be unclean

Leviticus 11:24,25,28
And for these ye shall be unclean: whosoever toucheth the carcase of them shall be unclean until the even…

Leviticus 15:5-8,10
And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even…

Leviticus 17:15
And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean.

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Leviticus 14
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Anyone who enters the house
This phrase emphasizes the inclusivity of the law, applying to any person who might enter the house. The Hebrew word for "enters" is "בּוֹא" (bo), which implies not just a physical entry but also an engagement with the space. In the ancient context, entering a house was more than a mere act; it was a participation in the life and environment of that household. This reflects the seriousness with which God views the purity of His people, as even unintentional contact with impurity requires attention and action.

during any of the days
The phrase "during any of the days" indicates a specific period when the house is under observation for potential impurity. The Hebrew word "יָמִים" (yamim) for "days" suggests a divinely appointed time frame, echoing the creation narrative where God’s work was structured in days. This structured time period for observation underscores the orderliness of God’s laws and His desire for His people to live in a state of readiness and awareness of His holiness.

that it is closed up
The term "closed up" comes from the Hebrew "סָגַר" (sagar), meaning to shut or enclose. This action of closing up the house signifies a period of quarantine or separation, a common practice in ancient times to prevent the spread of disease or impurity. Archaeological findings have shown that such practices were not unique to Israel but were part of broader ancient Near Eastern customs. This reflects God’s wisdom in providing practical measures for health and holiness, setting His people apart through both spiritual and physical cleanliness.

will be unclean until evening
The declaration "will be unclean until evening" uses the Hebrew "טָמֵא" (tamei) for "unclean," which denotes a state of ritual impurity. The evening marks the transition to a new day in the Hebrew calendar, symbolizing renewal and the opportunity for purification. This temporal boundary for uncleanness highlights God’s provision for restoration and the hope of returning to a state of purity. It serves as a reminder of the grace available to believers, pointing forward to the ultimate cleansing through Christ, who purifies us from all unrighteousness.

(46) Moreover he that goeth into the house.--If any one only momentarily entered the house whilst it was under quarantine, he contracted defilement, which lasted till sundown of the same day. After the priest declared it unclean, it defiled by simply touching it outside.

Verses 46, 47. - The leprous house conveys uncleanness to those that enter it, but of so slight a nature that it ceases with the evening, and requires only that the clothes of the wearer be washed. Such a regulation would have been ineffectual for preventing the spread of infection, if that had been its purpose.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Anyone who enters
וְהַבָּא֙ (wə·hab·bā)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

the house
הַבַּ֔יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

during any
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

of the days
יְמֵ֖י (yə·mê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3117: A day

that it is closed up
הִסְגִּ֣יר (his·gîr)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5462: To shut up, to surrender

will be unclean
יִטְמָ֖א (yiṭ·mā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2930: To be or become unclean

until
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

evening.
הָעָֽרֶב׃ (hā·‘ā·reḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6153: Evening


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