Leviticus 11:40

And he that eateth of the carcase of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: he also that beareth the carcase of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 11:40

BSB
Whoever eats from the carcass must wash his clothes and will be unclean until evening, and anyone who picks up the carcass must wash his clothes and will be unclean until evening.
AKJV
And he that eats of the carcass of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: he also that bears the carcass of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even.
CPDV
And whoever will have eaten or carried anything of these shall wash his clothes, and he shall be unclean until evening.
ERV
And he that eateth of the carcase of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: he also that beareth the carcase of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even.
NHEB
He who eats of its carcass shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening. He also who carries its carcass shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening.
SMT
And he eating from its carcass shall cleanse his garments, and be unclean till the evening; and he lifting up its carcass shall wash his garments and be unclean till the evening.

Commentary for Leviticus 11:40

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Overview of Leviticus 11:40
Summary
Handling dead animals requires washing and purification
Event
Purity law declaration
Estimated Time Period
c. 1250 BC
Category
Law