Leviticus 11:39

And if any beast, of which ye may eat, die; he that toucheth the carcase thereof shall be unclean until the even.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 11:39

BSB
If an animal that you may eat dies, anyone who touches the carcass will be unclean until evening.
AKJV
And if any beast, of which you may eat, die; he that touches the carcass thereof shall be unclean until the even.
CPDV
If any animals will have died, from which it is lawful for you to eat, whoever will have touched its carcass shall be unclean until evening.
ERV
And if any beast, of which ye may eat, die; he that toucheth the carcase thereof shall be unclean until the even.
NHEB
"'If any animal, of which you may eat, dies; he who touches its carcass shall be unclean until the evening.
SMT
And when there shall die from the cattle which is to you for eating, he touching upon its carcass shall be unclean till the evening.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 11:39

AndifanybeastH929Noun FeminineofwhichyemayeatH402Noun FemininedieH4191VerbhethattouchethH5060VerbthecarcaseH5038Noun FemininethereofshallbeuncleanH2930VerbuntiltheevenH6153Noun Masculine

Commentary for Leviticus 11:39

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 11:39
Summary
Touching dead permitted animal causes ritual impurity
Event
Purity law declaration
Estimated Time Period
c. 1250 BC
Category
Law