Leviticus 15:21
New International Version
Anyone who touches her bed will be unclean; they must wash their clothes and bathe with water, and they will be unclean till evening.

New Living Translation
If any of you touch her bed, you must wash your clothes and bathe yourself in water, and you will remain unclean until evening.

English Standard Version
And whoever touches her bed shall wash his clothes and bathe himself in water and be unclean until the evening.

Berean Standard Bible
and anyone who touches her bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.

King James Bible
And whosoever toucheth her bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

New King James Version
Whoever touches her bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water, and be unclean until evening.

New American Standard Bible
Anyone who touches her bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening.

NASB 1995
‘Anyone who touches her bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening.

NASB 1977
‘And anyone who touches her bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening.

Legacy Standard Bible
And anyone who touches her bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening.

Amplified Bible
Anyone who touches her bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water, and be unclean until evening.

Christian Standard Bible
Everyone who touches her bed is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Everyone who touches her bed is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening.

American Standard Version
And whosoever toucheth her bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

English Revised Version
And whosoever toucheth her bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Those who touch her bed must wash their clothes and their bodies. They will be unclean until evening.

International Standard Version
Anyone who touches her bed is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening.

Majority Standard Bible
and anyone who touches her bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.

NET Bible
Anyone who touches her bed must wash his clothes, bathe in water, and be unclean until evening.

New Heart English Bible
Whoever touches her bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening.

Webster's Bible Translation
And whoever toucheth her bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening.

World English Bible
Whoever touches her bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and anyone who is coming against her bed washes his garments, and has bathed with water, and been unclean until the evening.

Young's Literal Translation
and any one who is coming against her bed doth wash his garments, and hath bathed with water, and been unclean till the evening.

Smith's Literal Translation
And every one touching upon her bed shall wash his garments; and he washed in water and was unclean till the evening.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
21And every thing that she sleepeth on, or that she sitteth on in the days of her separation, shall be defiled.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And everything on which she sleeps or sits, in the days of her separation, shall be polluted.

New American Bible
Anyone who touches her bed shall wash his garments, bathe in water, and be unclean until evening.

New Revised Standard Version
Whoever touches her bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And whosoever touches her bed shall wash his clothes and bathe himself in water and be unclean until the evening.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And everyone who will touch her bed shall wash his garments and shall bathe in water and shall be defiled until evening.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And whosoever toucheth her bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And whosoever shall touch her bed shall wash his garments, and bathe his body in water, and shall be unclean until evening.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Uncleanness of Women
20Anything on which she lies or sits during her menstruation will be unclean, 21and anyone who touches her bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. 22Whoever touches any furniture on which she was sitting must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.…

Cross References
Numbers 19:22
Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it 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 7:21
If one touches anything unclean, whether human uncleanness, an unclean animal, or any unclean, detestable thing, and then eats any of the meat of the peace offering that belongs to the LORD, that person must be cut off from his people.”

Leviticus 22:4-6
If a descendant of Aaron has a skin disease or a discharge, he may not eat the sacred offerings until he is clean. Whoever touches anything defiled by a corpse or by a man who has an emission of semen, / or whoever touches a crawling creature or a person that makes him unclean, whatever the uncleanness may be— / the man who touches any of these will remain unclean until evening. He must not eat from the sacred offerings unless he has bathed himself with water.

Leviticus 12:2
“Say to the Israelites, ‘A woman who becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son will be unclean for seven days, as she is during the days of her menstruation.

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.

Leviticus 14:46-47
Anyone who enters the house during any of the days that it is closed up will be unclean until evening. / And anyone who sleeps in the house or eats in it must wash his clothes.

Numbers 5:2
“Command the Israelites to send away from the camp anyone with a skin disease, anyone who has a bodily discharge, and anyone who is defiled by a dead body.

Deuteronomy 23:10-11
If any man among you becomes unclean because of a nocturnal emission, he must leave the camp and stay outside. / When evening approaches, he must wash with water, and when the sun sets he may return to the camp.

2 Samuel 11:4
Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home.

Ezekiel 36:17
“Son of man, when the people of Israel lived in their land, they defiled it by their own ways and deeds. Their behavior before Me was like the uncleanness of a woman’s impurity.

Matthew 9:20-22
Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak. / She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.” / Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.

Mark 5:25-34
And a woman was there who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. / She had borne much agony under the care of many physicians and had spent all she had, but to no avail. Instead, her condition had only grown worse. / When the woman heard about Jesus, she came up through the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak. ...

Luke 8:43-48
including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, but no one was able to heal her. / She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. / “Who touched Me?” Jesus asked. But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, “the people are crowding and pressing against You.” ...

Matthew 23:25-28
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. / Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well. / Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And whoever touches her bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

Leviticus 15:5,6
And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even…

Isaiah 22:14
And it was revealed in mine ears by the LORD of hosts, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.

2 Corinthians 7:1
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

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Leviticus 15
1. The uncleanness of men in their issues
13. The cleansing of them
19. The uncleanness of women in their issues
28. Their cleansing














and anyone who touches her bed
In the context of Leviticus 15, this phrase refers to the laws concerning ritual purity related to bodily discharges. The bed symbolizes a place of rest and personal space, and touching it implies a close association with the person experiencing the discharge. This law emphasizes the importance of maintaining ritual cleanliness in the community. The concept of impurity from contact is also seen in Numbers 19:22, where anything an unclean person touches becomes unclean. This reflects the broader biblical theme of holiness and separation from impurity.

must wash his clothes and bathe with water
Washing clothes and bathing with water were common purification rituals in ancient Israel. These actions symbolize a physical and spiritual cleansing, preparing individuals to re-enter the community and participate in worship. The use of water for purification is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in the practices of the priests (Exodus 30:18-21) and later in the New Testament with the baptism of John (Mark 1:4). This ritual cleansing foreshadows the ultimate cleansing from sin through Jesus Christ, as seen in Ephesians 5:26, where the church is sanctified by the washing of water with the word.

and he will be unclean until evening
The designation of being unclean until evening indicates a temporary state of impurity. Evening marks the beginning of a new day in the Hebrew calendar, symbolizing renewal and restoration. This temporary uncleanness underscores the distinction between ritual impurity and moral sin, as the former could be resolved through prescribed rituals. The concept of evening as a time of transition is also seen in Genesis 1, where each day is marked by "evening and morning." This reflects the hope of restoration and the cyclical nature of time in God's creation.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God to instruct the Israelites on holiness and cleanliness.

2. Israelites
The recipients of the Levitical laws, called to be a holy nation set apart for God.

3. Tabernacle
The central place of worship for the Israelites, where purity laws were especially significant.

4. Uncleanliness
A state that required purification rituals to restore ceremonial cleanliness.

5. Evening
The time by which the unclean person would be considered clean again after following the purification process.
Teaching Points
Understanding Holiness
The laws in Leviticus emphasize God's holiness and the need for His people to be set apart. Reflect on how we can pursue holiness in our daily lives.

The Importance of Purity
While the specific laws of cleanliness may not apply today, the principle of maintaining spiritual purity remains relevant. Consider how we can keep our hearts and minds pure in a world filled with distractions.

Symbolism of Cleansing
The physical act of washing symbolizes the spiritual cleansing we receive through Christ. Embrace the forgiveness and renewal offered through Jesus.

Community and Accountability
The communal aspect of these laws reminds us of our responsibility to support one another in our spiritual journeys. Engage in accountability relationships within your faith community.

Evening as a New Beginning
The concept of being clean by evening can symbolize the fresh start we receive each day through God's grace. Start each day with a renewed commitment to live for Him.(21-22) And whosoever toucheth her bed.--The regulations in these three verses are the same as those laid down in Leviticus 15:4-6.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and anyone
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

who touches
הַנֹּגֵ֖עַ (han·nō·ḡê·a‘)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike

her bed
בְּמִשְׁכָּבָ֑הּ (bə·miš·kā·ḇāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4904: Place of lying, a couch, act of lying

must wash
יְכַבֵּ֧ס (yə·ḵab·bês)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3526: To trample, to wash

his clothes
בְּגָדָ֛יו (bə·ḡā·ḏāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

and bathe
וְרָחַ֥ץ (wə·rā·ḥaṣ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7364: To wash, wash off or away, bathe

with water,
בַּמַּ֖יִם (bam·ma·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen

and he will be unclean
וְטָמֵ֥א (wə·ṭā·mê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - 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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