Leviticus 14:47

And he that lieth in the house shall wash his clothes; and he that eateth in the house shall wash his clothes.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 14:47

BSB
And anyone who sleeps in the house or eats in it must wash his clothes.
AKJV
And he that lies in the house shall wash his clothes; and he that eats in the house shall wash his clothes.
CPDV
And whoever will have slept in it, or eaten anything, shall wash his clothes.
ERV
And he that lieth in the house shall wash his clothes; and he that eateth in the house shall wash his clothes.
NHEB
He who lies down in the house shall wash his clothes; and he who eats in the house shall wash his clothes.
SMT
And he lying in the house shall wash his garments: and he eating in the house shall wash his garments.

Commentary for Leviticus 14:47

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 14:47
Summary
Residents must wash after house contact.
Place
House
Event
Cleansing required after dwelling exposure
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual