Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The one who touches any such thing will be unclean till evening. He must not eat any of the sacred offerings unless he has bathed himself with water. New Living Translation The man who is defiled in any of these ways will remain unclean until evening. He may not eat from the sacred offerings until he has bathed himself in water. English Standard Version the person who touches such a thing shall be unclean until the evening and shall not eat of the holy things unless he has bathed his body in water. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible The soul which hath touched any such shall be unclean until even, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he wash his flesh with water. New King James Version the person who has touched any such thing shall be unclean until evening, and shall not eat the holy offerings unless he washes his body with water. New American Standard Bible a person who touches any such thing shall be unclean until evening, and shall not eat of the holy gifts unless he has bathed his body in water. NASB 1995 a person who touches any such shall be unclean until evening, and shall not eat of the holy gifts unless he has bathed his body in water. NASB 1977 a person who touches any such shall be unclean until evening, and shall not eat of the holy gifts, unless he has bathed his body in water. Legacy Standard Bible a person who touches any such thing shall be unclean until evening and shall not eat of the holy gifts unless he has bathed his body in water. Amplified Bible the person who touches any such thing shall be unclean until evening and shall not eat the holy things unless he has bathed his body in water. Christian Standard Bible the man who touches any of these will remain unclean until evening and is not to eat from the holy offerings unless he has bathed his body with water. Holman Christian Standard Bible the man who touches any of these will remain unclean until evening and is not to eat from the holy offerings unless he has bathed his body with water. American Standard Version the soul that toucheth any such shall be unclean until the even, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he bathe his flesh in water. English Revised Version the soul which toucheth any such shall be unclean until the even, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he bathe his flesh in water. GOD'S WORD® Translation will be unclean until evening. He must not eat any of the holy offerings unless he has washed himself. Good News Translation Any priest who becomes unclean remains unclean until evening, and even then he may not eat any of the sacred offerings until he has taken a bath. International Standard Version such a person who comes in contact with anything like this will become unclean until evening. As a result, he is not to eat the sacred things unless he has bathed himself with water. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible the person who touches any of these will be unclean until evening and must not eat from the holy offerings unless he has bathed his body in water. New Heart English Bible the person that touches any such shall be unclean until the evening, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he bathe his body in water. Webster's Bible Translation The soul which hath touched any such shall be unclean until evening, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he shall wash his flesh with water. World English Bible the person that touches any such shall be unclean until the evening, and shall not eat of the holy things unless he bathes his body in water. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe person who comes against it has even been unclean until the evening, and does not eat of the holy things, but has bathed his flesh with water, Young's Literal Translation the person who cometh against it -- hath even been unclean till the evening, and doth not eat of the holy things, but hath bathed his flesh with water, Smith's Literal Translation The soul which shall touch upon it, and it shall be unclean till the evening, and he shall not eat from the holies, except he washed his flesh in water. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleShall be unclean until the evening, and shall not eat those things that are sanctified: but when he hath washed his flesh with water, Catholic Public Domain Version shall be unclean until evening, and shall not eat those things which have been sanctified. But when he has washed his flesh with water, New American Bible the one who touches such as these shall be unclean until evening and may not eat of the sacred portions until he has first bathed his body in water. New Revised Standard Version the person who touches any such shall be unclean until evening and shall not eat of the sacred donations unless he has washed his body in water. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAny person who touches him shall be unclean until evening and shall not eat of the holy things unless he has bathed his body in water. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The soul that will touch him will be defiled until evening; he will not eat from the holy unless he washes his flesh in water. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the soul that toucheth any such shall be unclean until the even, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he bathe his flesh in water. Brenton Septuagint Translation whatsoever soul shall touch them shall be unclean until evening; he shall not eat of the holy things, unless he bathe his body in water, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Restrictions Against the Unclean…5or whoever touches a crawling creature or a person that makes him unclean, whatever the uncleanness may be— 6the 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. 7When the sun has set, he will become clean, and then he may eat from the sacred offerings, for they are his food.… Cross References Numbers 19:22 Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it will be unclean until evening.” Numbers 19:11-13 Whoever touches any dead body will be unclean for seven days. / He must purify himself with the water on the third day and on the seventh day; then he will be clean. But if he does not purify himself on the third and seventh days, he will not be clean. / Anyone who touches a human corpse and fails to purify himself defiles the tabernacle of the LORD. That person must be cut off from Israel. He remains unclean, because the water of purification has not been sprinkled on him, and his uncleanness is still on him. Leviticus 15:5-11 Anyone who touches his bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. / Whoever 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. / 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. ... Leviticus 11:24-28 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. / Every animal with hooves not completely divided or that does not chew the cud is unclean for you. Whoever touches any of them will be unclean. ... Leviticus 7:20-21 But if anyone who is unclean eats meat from the peace offering that belongs to the LORD, that person must be cut off from his people. / 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 15:16-18 When a man has an emission of semen, he must bathe his whole body with water, and he will be unclean until evening. / Any clothing or leather on which there is an emission of semen must be washed with water, and it will remain unclean until evening. / If a man lies with a woman and there is an emission of semen, both must bathe with water, and they will remain unclean until evening. Leviticus 17:15 And 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. 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 Corinthians 6:17 “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” 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 44:26-27 and after he is cleansed, he must count off seven days for himself. / And on the day he goes into the sanctuary, into the inner court, to minister in the sanctuary, he must present his sin offering, declares the Lord GOD. Haggai 2:13-14 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. / Then Haggai replied, “So it is with this people and this nation before Me, declares the LORD, and so it is with every work of their hands; whatever they offer there is defiled. 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. ... Treasury of Scripture The soul which has touched any such shall be unclean until even, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he wash his flesh with water. Leviticus 11:24,25 And for these ye shall be unclean: whosoever toucheth the carcase of them shall be unclean until the even… Leviticus 15:5 And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. Leviticus 16:24-28 And he shall wash his flesh with water in the holy place, and put on his garments, and come forth, and offer his burnt offering, and the burnt offering of the people, and make an atonement for himself, and for the people… Jump to Previous Bathe Bathed Body Eat Evening Flesh Food Gifts Holy Offerings Sacred Soul Touched Touches Toucheth Unclean Unless Wash WaterJump to Next Bathe Bathed Body Eat Evening Flesh Food Gifts Holy Offerings Sacred Soul Touched Touches Toucheth Unclean Unless Wash WaterLeviticus 22 1. The priests in their uncleanness must abstain from the holy things6. How they shall be cleansed 10. Who of the priest's house may eat of the holy things 17. The sacrifices must be without blemish 26. The age of the sacrifice 29. The law of eating the sacrifice of thanksgiving the man who touches any of these This phrase refers to the regulations concerning ceremonial cleanliness. In the context of Leviticus, "these" refers to things that render a person unclean, such as contact with a dead body or certain bodily discharges. The concept of cleanliness is central to the Levitical law, emphasizing the holiness required to approach God. This reflects the broader biblical theme of separation from sin and impurity, as seen in passages like Isaiah 52:11, which calls for purity among God's people. will remain unclean until evening He must not eat from the sacred offerings unless he has bathed himself with water Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestsThe primary audience of Leviticus 22, the priests were responsible for maintaining ritual purity to serve in the tabernacle and later the temple. 2. Tabernacle/Temple The central place of worship for the Israelites, where the sacred offerings were made. 3. Sacred Offerings These were offerings dedicated to God, which the priests were allowed to eat under conditions of ritual purity. 4. Uncleanliness A state that prevented individuals from participating in religious activities, often due to contact with certain objects or situations. 5. Evening The time by which ritual uncleanliness would end, symbolizing a new day and a return to purity. Teaching Points Ritual Purity and HolinessThe laws of cleanliness in Leviticus highlight the importance of approaching God with reverence and purity. As believers, we are called to live holy lives, set apart for God's purposes. Symbolism of Water Bathing with water symbolizes spiritual cleansing. In the New Testament, baptism represents the washing away of sin and the beginning of a new life in Christ. Temporary vs. Permanent Cleansing The temporary nature of ritual cleansing in the Old Testament points to the need for a permanent solution, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who offers eternal purification from sin. Obedience to God's Commands The priests' adherence to these laws demonstrates the importance of obedience to God's commands. As Christians, we are called to obey God's Word and live according to His standards. Community and Worship Maintaining purity was essential for communal worship. Similarly, our personal holiness impacts our ability to worship and serve within the body of Christ.(6) The soul which hath touched.--Better, the man who hath, that is, the priest for whom these laws are here enacted. Hence the ancient Chaldee version renders it "the man a priest." Shall be unclean until even.--When the day ends and another begins (see Leviticus 11:24-32), and when he had to immerse his body in water. Hebrew the manנֶ֚פֶשׁ (ne·p̄eš) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that touches תִּגַּע־ (tig·ga‘-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike any of these will remain unclean וְטָמְאָ֖ה (wə·ṭā·mə·’āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine 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. הָעָ֑רֶב (hā·‘ā·reḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6153: Evening He must not וְלֹ֤א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no eat יֹאכַל֙ (yō·ḵal) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the sacred offerings הַקֳּדָשִׁ֔ים (haq·qo·ḏā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity unless כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he has bathed רָחַ֥ץ (rā·ḥaṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7364: To wash, wash off or away, bathe himself בְּשָׂר֖וֹ (bə·śā·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man with water. בַּמָּֽיִם׃ (bam·mā·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen Links Leviticus 22:6 NIVLeviticus 22:6 NLT Leviticus 22:6 ESV Leviticus 22:6 NASB Leviticus 22:6 KJV Leviticus 22:6 BibleApps.com Leviticus 22:6 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 22:6 Chinese Bible Leviticus 22:6 French Bible Leviticus 22:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 22:6 The person that touches any such shall (Le Lv Lev.) |
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