Leviticus 22:6

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.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 22:6

BSB
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.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
shall be unclean until evening, and shall not eat those things which have been sanctified. But when he has washed his flesh with water,
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
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.

Commentary for Leviticus 22:6

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Overview of Leviticus 22:6
Summary
Contaminated priest must bathe before eating holy food
Event
Washing requirement established
Estimated Time Period
c. 1450 BC
Category
Ritual