Leviticus 11:28

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And he that beareth the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: they [are] unclean unto you.

Complete Jewish Bible:

and whoever picks up its carcass is to wash his clothes and be unclean until evening -these are unclean for you.

Berean Standard Bible:

and anyone who picks up a carcass must wash his clothes, and he will be unclean until evening. They are unclean for you.

American Standard Version:

And he that beareth the carcass of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: they are unclean unto you.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And he that beareth^{H5375} the carcase^{H5038} of them shall wash^{H3526} his clothes^{H899}, and be unclean^{H2930} until the even^{H6153}: they are unclean^{H2931} unto you.

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Commentary for Leviticus 11:28

Leviticus 11:28 is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus that deals with the laws of cleanliness and uncleanliness, particularly in relation to dietary restrictions and contact with various animals. In the context of ancient Israel, these laws served both hygienic and symbolic purposes. Hygienically, they helped prevent the spread of disease in a time when the understanding of germs and contagion was limited. Symbolically, they reinforced the distinctiveness of the Israelite community, setting them apart from neighboring peoples and their practices.

The verse specifically addresses the handling of carcasses of certain animals deemed unclean. It prescribes that anyone who touches the carcass must wash their clothes and remain ritually impure until the evening. This act of washing signifies a physical attempt to remove the impurity, while the state of uncleanness until evening follows a pattern seen throughout Leviticus, indicating a period of time necessary for purification. The broader context of Leviticus 11 outlines various creatures, including certain insects, birds, and sea creatures, that are considered clean or unclean, with the unclean animals often being those associated with death or decay.

In summary, Leviticus 11:28 reflects the detailed ritual and purity laws given to the ancient Israelites, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a state of ritual purity within the community. It illustrates a holistic approach to religious practice, where physical actions and moral-religious states are deeply intertwined, and it underscores the significance of adherence to divine commandments in the daily life of the Israelites.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5375
   There are 611 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָשָׂא
   Transliteration: nâsâʼ
   Pronunciation: naw-saw'
   Description: or נָסָה; (Psalm 4:6 (אֲבַד)), a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative; accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5038
   There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נְבֵלָה
   Transliteration: nᵉbêlâh
   Pronunciation: neb-ay-law'
   Description: from נָבֵל; a flabby thing, i.e. a carcase or carrion (human or bestial, often collectively); figuratively, an idol; (dead) body, (dead) carcase, dead of itself, which died, (beast) that (which) dieth of itself.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3526
   There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כָּבַס
   Transliteration: kâbaç
   Pronunciation: kaw-bas'
   Description: a primitive root; to trample; hence, to wash (properly, by stamping with the feet), whether literal (including the fulling process) or figurative; fuller, wash(-ing).
   
4. Strong's Number: H899
   There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֶּגֶד
   Transliteration: beged
   Pronunciation: behg'-ed
   Description: from בָּגַד; a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage; apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe.
   
5. Strong's Number: H2930
   There are 142 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: טָמֵא
   Transliteration: ṭâmêʼ
   Pronunciation: taw-may'
   Description: a primitive root; to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense (contaminated); defile (self), pollute (self), be (make, make self, pronounce) unclean, [idiom] utterly.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6153
   There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֶרֶב
   Transliteration: ʻereb
   Pronunciation: eh'-reb
   Description: from עָרַב; dusk; [phrase] day, even(-ing, tide), night.
   
7. Strong's Number: H2931
   There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: טָמֵא
   Transliteration: ṭâmêʼ
   Pronunciation: taw-may'
   Description: from טָמֵא; foul in a religious sense; defiled, [phrase] infamous, polluted(-tion), unclean.