King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The clay pot in which it is cooked must be broken; if it is cooked in a bronze pot, it must be scoured and rinsed in water.
Berean Standard Bible:
The clay pot in which the sin offering is boiled must be broken; if it is boiled in a bronze pot, the pot must be scoured and rinsed with water.
American Standard Version:
But the earthen vessel wherein it is boiled shall be broken; and if it be boiled in a brazen vessel, it shall be scoured, and rinsed in water.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
But the earthen{H2789} vessel{H3627} wherein it is sodden{H1310} shall be broken{H7665}: and if it be sodden{H1310} in a brasen{H5178} pot{H3627}, it shall be both scoured{H4838}, and rinsed{H7857} in water{H4325}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 11:33
- And every earthen vessel, whereinto [any] of them falleth, whatsoever [is] in it shall be unclean; and ye shall break it.
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.
Hebrews 9:9
- Which [was] a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
Hebrews 9:10
- [Which stood] only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed [on them] until the time of reformation.
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Commentary for Leviticus 6:28
Leviticus 6:28 is part of the regulations for the grain offering in the book of Leviticus, which provides instructions for the sacrificial system of the ancient Israelites. The verse specifically addresses the handling of the vessels used in the preparation of a particular type of offering—the grain offering, which was a non-bloody sacrifice consisting of grain and oil.
In the context of this verse, "sodden" means boiled or cooked. The verse distinguishes between two types of cookware: earthen vessels and brass pots. If the grain offering is cooked in an earthen vessel, the vessel is to be broken afterward, likely because the porous material could retain some of the offering, making it impractical to clean thoroughly. In contrast, if the offering is prepared in a brass pot, which is made of a more durable and non-porous material, it must be scoured (thoroughly cleaned) and rinsed in water to ensure it is free from any remnants of the offering before it can be used again.
The broader theme here is ritual purity and the meticulous attention to detail required in the sacrificial system. The instructions served to maintain the sanctity of the offerings and the vessels used in worship. This attention to detail also symbolized the Israelites' commitment to holiness in their relationship with God. The sacrificial system, including the care for the utensils, was a central part of Israel's religious life, reflecting the belief that God is holy and that approaching Him required ceremonial cleanliness and appropriate reverence.
Historically, these regulations would have been crucial for the priests of Israel, who were responsible for carrying out the sacrificial rituals in the Tabernacle (and later the Temple). They would have needed to understand and follow these instructions precisely to ensure that worship was conducted according to God's commands as mediated through Moses.
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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: H1310
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּשַׁל
Transliteration: bâshal
Pronunciation: baw-shal'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to boil up; hence, to be done in cooking; figuratively to ripen; bake, boil, bring forth, roast, seethe, sod (be sodden). - 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). - Strong's Number: H5178
There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְחֹשֶׁת
Transliteration: nᵉchôsheth
Pronunciation: nekh-o'-sheth
Description: for נְחוּשָׁה; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver); brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. - Strong's Number: H4838
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָרַק
Transliteration: mâraq
Pronunciation: maw-rak'
Description: a primitive root; to polish; by implication, to sharpen; also to rinse; bright, furbish, scour. - Strong's Number: H7857
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁטַף
Transliteration: shâṭaph
Pronunciation: shaw-taf'
Description: a primitive root; to gush; by implication, to inundate, cleanse; by analogy, to gallop, conquer; drown, (over-) flow(-whelm, rinse, run, rush, (throughly) wash (away). - Strong's Number: H4325
There are 525 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַיִם
Transliteration: mayim
Pronunciation: mah'-yim
Description: dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen; [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)).