Leviticus 6:28
New International Version
The clay pot the meat is cooked in must be broken; but if it is cooked in a bronze pot, the pot is to be scoured and rinsed with water.

New Living Translation
If a clay pot is used to boil the sacrificial meat, it must then be broken. If a bronze pot is used, it must be scoured and thoroughly rinsed with water.

English Standard Version
And the earthenware vessel in which it is boiled shall be broken. But if it is boiled in a bronze vessel, that shall be scoured and rinsed in water.

Berean Standard Bible
The clay pot in which the sin offering is boiled must be broken; if it is boiled in a bronze pot, the pot must be scoured and rinsed with water.

King James Bible
But the earthen vessel wherein it is sodden shall be broken: and if it be sodden in a brasen pot, it shall be both scoured, and rinsed in water.

New King James Version
But the earthen vessel in which it is boiled shall be broken. And if it is boiled in a bronze pot, it shall be both scoured and rinsed in water.

New American Standard Bible
Also the earthenware vessel in which it was boiled shall be broken; and if it was boiled in a bronze vessel, then it shall be scoured and rinsed in water.

NASB 1995
‘Also the earthenware vessel in which it was boiled shall be broken; and if it was boiled in a bronze vessel, then it shall be scoured and rinsed in water.

NASB 1977
‘Also the earthenware vessel in which it was boiled shall be broken; and if it was boiled in a bronze vessel, then it shall be scoured and rinsed in water.

Legacy Standard Bible
Also the earthenware vessel in which it was boiled shall be broken; and if it was boiled in a bronze vessel, then it shall be scoured and rinsed in water.

Amplified Bible
Also the earthenware vessel in which it was boiled shall be broken; and if it was boiled in a bronze vessel, then that vessel shall be scoured and rinsed in water.

Christian Standard Bible
A clay pot in which the sin offering is boiled is to be broken; if it is boiled in a bronze vessel, it is to be scoured and rinsed with water.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A clay pot in which the sin offering is boiled must be broken; if it is boiled in a bronze vessel, it must be scoured and rinsed with water.

American Standard Version
But the earthen vessel wherein it is boiled shall be broken; and if it be boiled in a brazen vessel, it shall be scoured, and rinsed in water.

Contemporary English Version
If the meat was cooked in a clay pot, the pot must be destroyed, but if it was cooked in a bronze pot, the pot must be scrubbed and rinsed with water.

English Revised Version
But the earthen vessel wherein it is sodden shall be broken: and if it be sodden in a brasen vessel, it shall be scoured, and rinsed in water.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Any piece of pottery in which the offering for sin is cooked must be broken into pieces. Any copper kettle in which the offering for sin is cooked must be scoured and rinsed with water.

Good News Translation
Any clay pot in which the meat is boiled must be broken, and if a metal pot is used, it must be scrubbed and rinsed with water.

International Standard Version
The earthen vessel in which it was boiled is to be broken, unless it was boiled in a bronze vessel, in which case it is to be polished very well and rinsed in water.

Majority Standard Bible
The clay pot in which the sin offering is boiled must be broken; if it is boiled in a bronze pot, the pot must be scoured and rinsed with water.

NET Bible
Any clay vessel it is boiled in must be broken, and if it was boiled in a bronze vessel, then that vessel must be rubbed out and rinsed in water.

New Heart English Bible
But the earthen vessel in which it is boiled shall be broken; and if it is boiled in a bronze vessel, it shall be scoured, and rinsed in water.

Webster's Bible Translation
But the earthen vessel in which it is boiled shall be broken: and if it shall be boiled in a brazen pot, it shall be both scoured, and rinsed in water.

World English Bible
But the earthen vessel in which it is boiled shall be broken; and if it is boiled in a bronze vessel, it shall be scoured, and rinsed in water.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and an earthen vessel in which it is boiled is broken, and if it is boiled in a bronze vessel, then it is scoured and rinsed with water.

Young's Literal Translation
and an earthen vessel in which it is boiled is broken, and if in a brass vessel it is boiled, then it is scoured and rinsed with water.

Smith's Literal Translation
The original Julia E. Smith Bible records the following as a verse reference for Lev 6:21And the earthen vessel in which it shall be boiled, shall be broken: and if it was boiled in a brass vessel, it was scoured and washed in water.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the earthen vessel, wherein it was sodden, shall be broken, but if the vessel be of brass, it shall be scoured, and washed with water.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the earthen vessel, in which it was soaked, shall be broken. But if the vessel will be of brass, it shall be scoured and washed with water.

New American Bible
A clay vessel in which it has been boiled shall be broken; if it is boiled in a copper vessel, this shall be scoured afterward and rinsed with water.

New Revised Standard Version
An earthen vessel in which it was boiled shall be broken; but if it is boiled in a bronze vessel, that shall be scoured and rinsed in water.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But the earthen vessel in which it was cooked shall be broken; and if it is cooked in a bronze vessel, it shall be both scoured, and rinsed in water.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the earthenware vessel in which it is cooked shall be broken, and if it is cooked in a vessel of brass it shall be scoured and it shall be washed in water.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But the earthen vessel wherein it is sodden shall be broken; and if it be sodden in a brazen vessel, it shall be scoured, and rinsed in water.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the earthen vessel, in whichsoever it shall have been sodden, shall be broken; and if it shall have been sodden in a brazen vessel, he shall scour it and wash it with water.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sin Offering
27Anything that touches its flesh will become holy, and if any of the blood is spattered on a garment, you must wash it in a holy place. 28The clay pot in which the sin offering is boiled must be broken; if it is boiled in a bronze pot, the pot must be scoured and rinsed with water. 29Any male among the priests may eat it; it is most holy.…

Cross References
Exodus 29:37
For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy.

Numbers 19:9
Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to gather up the ashes of the heifer and store them in a ceremonially clean place outside the camp. They must be kept by the congregation of Israel for preparing the water of purification; this is for purification from sin.

Numbers 19:15
and any open container without a lid fastened on it is unclean.

Numbers 31:20-23
And purify every garment and leather good, everything made of goat’s hair, and every article of wood.” / Then Eleazar the priest said to the soldiers who had gone into battle, “This is the statute of the law which the LORD has commanded Moses: / Only the gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead— ...

1 Samuel 21:5
David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!”

Ezekiel 44:19
When they go out to the outer court, to the people, they are to take off the garments in which they have ministered, leave them in the holy chambers, and dress in other clothes so that they do not transmit holiness to the people with their garments.

Haggai 2:11-13
“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Ask the priests for a ruling. / If a man carries consecrated meat in the fold of his garment, and it touches bread, stew, wine, oil, or any other food, does that item become holy?’” “No,” replied the priests. / 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.

Matthew 23:19
You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred?

Mark 7:18-19
“Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him, / because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.)

Luke 11:41
But give as alms the things that are within you, and behold, everything will be clean for you.

Acts 10:15
The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”

Romans 14:14
I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.

1 Corinthians 6:11
And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.


Treasury of Scripture

But the earthen vessel wherein it is sodden shall be broken: and if it be sodden in a brazen pot, it shall be both scoured, and rinsed in water.

Leviticus 11:33
And every earthen vessel, whereinto any of them falleth, whatsoever is in it shall be unclean; and ye shall break it.

Leviticus 15:12
And the vessel of earth, that he toucheth which hath the issue, shall be broken: and every vessel of wood shall be rinsed in water.

Hebrews 9:9,10
Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; …

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Leviticus 6
1. The trespass offering for sins done wittingly
8. The law of the burnt offering
14. and of the meat offering
19. The offering at the consecration of a priest
24. The law of the sin offering














The clay pot
In ancient Israel, clay pots were common household items used for cooking and storage. The Hebrew word for "clay" is "ḥeres," which signifies something fragile and easily broken. This reflects the transient nature of earthly vessels, symbolizing human frailty and the need for purity in worship. The breaking of the clay pot signifies the complete consumption of the offering, ensuring that nothing unholy remains. This act underscores the holiness required in handling sacred offerings, reminding believers of the need for purity and dedication in their service to God.

in which it was boiled
The boiling process was a method of preparing sacrificial meat, ensuring it was fully cooked and suitable for consumption by the priests. The Hebrew verb "bashal" means to boil or cook, indicating a transformation process. This transformation can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual refinement believers undergo through trials and obedience to God's commands. Just as the meat is prepared for a holy purpose, so are believers prepared for service in God's kingdom.

must be broken
The requirement to break the clay pot after use signifies the complete dedication of the offering to God. The Hebrew word "shabar" means to break or shatter, symbolizing the finality and totality of the offering's consecration. This act prevents the pot from being used for common purposes, maintaining the sanctity of what has been dedicated to God. It serves as a reminder of the need for separation from the profane and a life wholly devoted to God's service.

if it was boiled in a bronze pot
Bronze, or "neḥosheth" in Hebrew, was a durable and valuable metal in ancient times, often used for tools and weapons. Unlike clay, bronze could withstand repeated use and cleansing. The use of a bronze pot for boiling signifies strength and resilience, qualities that are desirable in the life of a believer. The distinction between clay and bronze pots highlights the varying degrees of sanctification and the different roles within the community of faith.

it must be scoured and rinsed with water
The process of scouring and rinsing the bronze pot emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and purification. The Hebrew word "marat" means to scour or polish, while "shataph" means to rinse or wash. This cleansing ritual ensures that the pot is free from any residue of the offering, maintaining its readiness for future sacred use. Water, often a symbol of purification and the Holy Spirit, plays a crucial role in this cleansing process. This act serves as a metaphor for the spiritual cleansing believers undergo through repentance and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, preparing them for continued service in God's kingdom.

(28) But the earthen vessel.--The earthen vessels need by the Hebrews were unglazed. The ordinary domestic vessels throughout the East are so to this day. From their porous character, therefore, they would absorb some of the fat juices of the flesh which was boiled in them for the priests to eat. And as the absorbed juices could not be washed out, the inexpensive earthenware was to be broken up. (See Leviticus 11:33; Leviticus 11:35). During the second Temple the fragments were carefully buried in the ground when there was a large accumulation of them.

And if it be sodden in a brasen pot.--Being a solid metal, no juices could sink into it, and any of the most holy flesh that might adhere to it could easily be removed by washing. During the second Temple the scouring was done with hot water, and the rinsing with cold.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The clay
חֶ֛רֶשׂ (ḥe·reś)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2789: Earthenware, earthen vessel, sherd, potsherd

pot
וּכְלִי־ (ū·ḵə·lî-)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

in which
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

[the sin offering] is boiled
תְּבֻשַּׁל־ (tə·ḇuš·šal-)
Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1310: To boil up, cooking, to ripen

must be broken;
יִשָּׁבֵ֑ר (yiš·šā·ḇêr)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces

if
וְאִם־ (wə·’im-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

it is boiled
בֻּשָּׁ֔לָה (buš·šā·lāh)
Verb - Pual - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1310: To boil up, cooking, to ripen

in a bronze
נְחֹ֙שֶׁת֙ (nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base

pot,
בִּכְלִ֤י (biḵ·lî)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

it must be scoured
וּמֹרַ֥ק (ū·mō·raq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4838: To polish, to sharpen, to rinse

and rinsed
וְשֻׁטַּ֖ף (wə·šuṭ·ṭap̄)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7857: To gush, to inundate, cleanse, to gallop, conquer

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


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