King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And every earthen vessel, whereinto [any] of them falleth, whatsoever [is] in it shall be unclean; and ye shall break it.
Complete Jewish Bible:
If one of them falls into a clay pot, whatever is in it will become unclean, and you are to break the pot.
Berean Standard Bible:
If any of them falls into a clay pot, everything in it will be unclean; you must break the pot.
American Standard Version:
And every earthen vessel, whereinto any of them falleth, whatsoever is in it shall be unclean, and it ye shall break.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And every earthen{H2789} vessel{H3627}, whereinto any of them falleth{H5307}{H8432}, whatsoever is in it shall be unclean{H2930}; and ye shall break{H7665} it.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 6:28
- But the earthen vessel wherein it is sodden shall be broken: and if it be sodden in a brasen pot, it shall be both scoured, and rinsed in water.
Leviticus 15:12
- And the vessel of earth, that he toucheth which hath the issue, shall be broken: and every vessel of wood shall be rinsed in water.
Jeremiah 48:38
- [There shall be] lamentation generally upon all the housetops of Moab, and in the streets thereof: for I have broken Moab like a vessel wherein [is] no pleasure, saith the LORD.
2 Corinthians 5:1
- ¶ For we know that if our earthly house of [this] tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
2 Corinthians 5:8
- We are confident, [I say], and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
Leviticus 14:45
- And he shall break down the house, the stones of it, and the timber thereof, and all the morter of the house; and he shall carry [them] forth out of the city into an unclean place.
Philippians 3:21
- Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
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Commentary for Leviticus 11:33
1. **Themes:**
- **Ritual Purity and Uncleanness:** Leviticus 11:33 emphasizes the importance of ritual purity in the Israelite community. The verse is part of a larger section detailing the laws of clean and unclean foods and the associated rituals to maintain purity.
- **Contamination and Separation:** The theme of contamination through contact is evident here. Any vessel that comes into contact with an unclean animal or its carcass becomes defiled, illustrating the need to separate clean from unclean to preserve holiness.
- **Holiness Code:** This verse is part of the Holiness Code (Leviticus 17-26), which outlines various laws and practices to help the Israelites live holy lives distinct from other nations.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Israelite Priesthood and Cult:** The book of Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses and is directed primarily at the priests of Israel. It contains instructions for worship and ritual practices, reflecting the religious life and priestly concerns of the time.
- **Post-Exodus Period:** The laws in Leviticus are given in the context of the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt. They are part of the covenant between God and Israel, designed to shape the nation's identity and religious practice.
- **Distinction from Surrounding Cultures:** The dietary laws and purity regulations served to distinguish the Israelites from their pagan neighbors. By adhering to these laws, the Israelites affirmed their unique relationship with God and their commitment to His covenant.
In summary, Leviticus 11:33 reflects the theme of maintaining ritual purity within the Israelite community, a key aspect of their covenant with God. The historical context is the post-Exodus period, where such laws were instrumental in shaping the religious identity and practices of the Israelites, setting them apart from surrounding cultures.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2789
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶרֶשׂ
Transliteration: cheres
Pronunciation: kheh'-res
Description: a collateral form mediating between חֶרֶס and חֶרֶשׁ; a piece of pottery; earth(-en), (pot-) sherd, [phrase] stone. - Strong's Number: H3627
There are 276 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּלִי
Transliteration: kᵉlîy
Pronunciation: kel-ee'
Description: from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. - Strong's Number: H5307
There are 403 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָפַל
Transliteration: nâphal
Pronunciation: naw-fal'
Description: a primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative); be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for פָּלַל), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. - Strong's Number: H8432
There are 390 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תָּוֶךְ
Transliteration: tâvek
Pronunciation: taw'-vek
Description: from an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre; among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). - 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. - Strong's Number: H7665
There are 145 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁבַר
Transliteration: shâbar
Pronunciation: shaw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; to burst (literally or figuratively); break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for שָׂבַר).