New International VersionWhether it is the bed or anything she was sitting on, when anyone touches it, they will be unclean till evening.
New Living TranslationThis includes her bed or any other object she has sat on; you will be unclean until evening if you touch it.
English Standard VersionWhether it is the bed or anything on which she sits, when he touches it he shall be unclean until the evening.
Berean Standard BibleAnd whether it is a bed or furniture on which she was sitting, whoever touches it will be unclean until evening.
King James BibleAnd if it be on her bed, or on any thing whereon she sitteth, when he toucheth it, he shall be unclean until the even.
New King James VersionIf anything is on her bed or on anything on which she sits, when he touches it, he shall be unclean until evening.
New American Standard BibleWhether it be on the bed or on the thing on which she is sitting, when he touches it, he shall be unclean until evening.
NASB 1995‘Whether it be on the bed or on the thing on which she is sitting, when he touches it, he shall be unclean until evening.
NASB 1977‘Whether it be on the bed or on the thing on which she is sitting, when he touches it, he shall be unclean until evening.
Legacy Standard BibleWhether it be on the bed or on the thing on which she is sitting, when he touches it, he shall be unclean until evening.
Amplified BibleAnd if it is on her bed or on the thing on which she is sitting, when he touches it, he shall be unclean until evening.
Christian Standard BibleIf discharge is on the bed or the furniture she was sitting on, when he touches it he will be unclean until evening.
Holman Christian Standard BibleIf discharge is on the bed or the furniture she was sitting on, when he touches it he will be unclean until evening.
American Standard VersionAnd if it be on the bed, or on anything whereon she sitteth, when he toucheth it, he shall be unclean until the even.
English Revised VersionAnd if it be on the bed, or on any thing whereon she sitteth, when he toucheth it, he shall be unclean until the even.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationIf her blood touches anything on the bed or anything she sits on, it will be unclean until evening.
International Standard VersionAny bed or other object on which she sat that he touches will make him unclean until evening.
NET BibleIf there is something on the bed or on the furniture she sits on, when he touches it he will be unclean until evening,
New Heart English BibleIf it is on the bed, or on anything whereon she sits, when he touches it, he shall be unclean until the evening.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd if it be on her bed, or on any thing on which she sitteth, when he toucheth it, he shall be unclean until the evening. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd whether it is a bed or furniture on which she was sitting, whoever touches it will be unclean until evening.
World English BibleIf it is on the bed, or on anything she sits on, when he touches it, he shall be unclean until the evening. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd if it [is] on the bed, or on the vessel on which she is sitting, in his coming against it, he is unclean until the evening.
Young's Literal Translation And if it is on the bed, or on the vessel on which she is sitting, in his coming against it, he is unclean till the evening.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd if it is upon the bed or upon the vessel which she sat upon it, in his touching upon it he shall be unclean till the evening. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhosoever shall touch any vessel on which she sitteth, shall wash his clothes: and himself being washed with water, shall be defiled until the evening.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnyone who will have touched any item on which she has sat shall wash his clothes, and having washed himself with water, he shall be polluted until evening.
New American BibleWhether an object is on the bed or on something she sat upon, when the person touches it, that person shall be unclean until evening.
New Revised Standard Versionwhether it is the bed or anything upon which she sits, when he touches it he shall be unclean until the evening. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if it be on the bed or on anything on which she sits, when he touches it, he shall be unclean until the evening.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd if he has touched the bed or garment where she sat, he shall be defiled until evening. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if he be on the bed, or on any thing whereon she sitteth, when he toucheth it, he shall be unclean until the even.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd whether it be while she is on her bed, or on a seat which she may happen to sit upon when he touches her, he shall be unclean till evening.
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Context The Uncleanness of Women… 22Whoever touches any furniture on which she was sitting must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. 23And whetherit isa bedorfurnitureonwhichshewas sitting,whoever touchesitwill be uncleanuntilevening.24If a man lies with her and her menstrual flow touches him, he will be unclean for seven days, and any bed on which he lies will become unclean.…
Cross References Numbers 19:22Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it will be unclean until evening.”
Leviticus 11:24-25These creatures will make you unclean. Whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening, / and whoever picks up one of their carcasses must wash his clothes, and he will be unclean until evening.
Leviticus 12:2“Say to the Israelites, ‘A woman who becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son will be unclean for seven days, as she is during the days of her menstruation.
Leviticus 13:45-46A diseased person must wear torn clothes and let his hair hang loose, and he must cover his mouth and cry out, ‘Unclean, unclean!’ / As long as he has the infection, he remains unclean. He must live alone in a place outside the camp.
Leviticus 14:46-47Anyone who enters the house during any of the days that it is closed up will be unclean until evening. / And anyone who sleeps in the house or eats in it must wash his clothes.
Leviticus 18:19You must not approach a woman to have sexual relations with her during her menstrual period.
Leviticus 20:18If a man lies with a menstruating woman and has sexual relations with her, he has exposed the source of her flow, and she has uncovered the source of her blood. Both of them must be cut off from among their people.
Deuteronomy 23:10-11If any man among you becomes unclean because of a nocturnal emission, he must leave the camp and stay outside. / When evening approaches, he must wash with water, and when the sun sets he may return to the camp.
2 Samuel 11:4Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home.
Ezekiel 18:6He does not eat at the mountain or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor’s wife or approach a woman during her period.
Ezekiel 22:10In you they have uncovered the nakedness of their fathers; in you they violate women during their menstrual impurity.
Matthew 9:20-22Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak. / She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.” / Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.
Mark 5:25-34And a woman was there who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. / She had borne much agony under the care of many physicians and had spent all she had, but to no avail. Instead, her condition had only grown worse. / When the woman heard about Jesus, she came up through the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak. ...
Luke 8:43-48including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, but no one was able to heal her. / She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. / “Who touched Me?” Jesus asked. But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, “the people are crowding and pressing against You.” ...
Acts 10:14-15“No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” / The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”
Treasury of Scripture And if it be on her bed, or on any thing where on she sits, when he touches it, he shall be unclean until the even. Jump to Previous EveningSeatedSitsSittethSittingTouchesTouchethTouchingUncleanVesselWhereonWhetherJump to Next EveningSeatedSitsSittethSittingTouchesTouchethTouchingUncleanVesselWhereonWhetherLeviticus 15 1.The uncleanness of men in their issues13.The cleansing of them19.The uncleanness of women in their issues28.Their cleansingAnd whether it is a bed or furniture on which she was sittingThis phrase refers to the objects that come into contact with a woman during her menstrual impurity, as outlined in Leviticus 15. In ancient Israel, the bed and furniture were common household items, and their mention here underscores the pervasive nature of ritual impurity. The cultural context of the time placed significant emphasis on purity laws, which were integral to maintaining holiness within the community. These laws served as a constant reminder of the need for spiritual cleanliness and separation from sin. The focus on everyday items like beds and furniture highlights the comprehensive nature of the purity laws, affecting all aspects of daily life. whoever touches it will be unclean until evening
This part of the verse emphasizes the transmission of ritual impurity through contact. The concept of becoming unclean until evening reflects the temporary nature of this impurity, which could be resolved with the passage of time and appropriate purification rituals. The evening marked the beginning of a new day in the Hebrew calendar, symbolizing renewal and the opportunity for restoration. This temporary uncleanness can be seen as a type of the separation caused by sin, which requires cleansing and atonement. The idea of impurity being resolved by evening points to the hope of redemption and the ultimate cleansing from sin through Jesus Christ, who fulfills the law and offers eternal purification. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God to instruct the Israelites. 2. IsraelitesThe recipients of the Levitical laws, including the laws of purity and cleanliness. 3. TabernacleThe central place of worship for the Israelites, where purity laws were especially significant. 4. Unclean PersonAn individual who becomes ceremonially unclean through contact with certain objects or people, as described in Leviticus 15. 5. EveningThe time by which the unclean person would be considered clean again, marking the end of the day in Jewish tradition. Teaching Points Understanding Ceremonial CleanlinessThe laws of cleanliness in Leviticus were given to teach the Israelites about holiness and the separation from sin. They served as a constant reminder of the need for purity in approaching God. Symbolism of CleanlinessThe physical act of becoming clean by evening symbolizes spiritual renewal and the importance of maintaining a pure heart before God. Practical Implications for TodayWhile the specific laws of Leviticus are not binding on Christians today, the principles of purity, holiness, and separation from sin remain relevant. Believers are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness. Christ's Fulfillment of the LawJesus Christ fulfilled the ceremonial laws, offering a once-for-all sacrifice that cleanses us from sin. This understanding should lead to gratitude and a desire to live a life pleasing to God. Community and PurityThe laws also emphasize the importance of community and the impact of individual actions on the collective body. Christians are encouraged to consider how their actions affect the body of Christ. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 15
Why did Aaron offer a sin offering for his sons?
Leviticus 15:19-24 - Why does a woman's normal menstrual cycle incur such extended impurity and social restrictions?
If Job 23:8-9 insists God is nowhere to be found, does this conflict with the broader biblical teaching that God is always present?
Jeremiah 7:22-23: How does God denying He commanded sacrifices align with earlier laws in Leviticus that clearly mandate offerings?(23) And if it be on her bed.--Better, and if any object be on her bed,that is, if anything happen to lie on her bed. When he toucheth it.--Rather,if he toucheth it.Whilst the former two verses declare that if any one touches the bed itself, or the thing on which she sat, he contracts such a degree of defilement that he must wash his clothes, bathe his whole body, and remain in a state of pollution till sundown, the verse before us enacts that if he happens to touch any vessel, garment, or any other objects which are lying on the defiling bed or seat in question, he has only to remain unclean till sundown, without having to wash his garments. The defilement in this case is not primary, but secondary. It is no more the bed or seat which defiled by direct contact, but an object which the defiled bed or seat had defiled, the pollution in this case being indirect.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew and whetherוְאִ֨ם(wə·’im)Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518:Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, notit isה֗וּא(hū)Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, area bedהַמִּשְׁכָּ֜ב(ham·miš·kāḇ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4904:Place of lying, a couch, act of lyingorא֧וֹ(’ōw)Conjunction
Strong's 176:Desire, iffurnitureהַכְּלִ֛י(hak·kə·lî)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3627:Something prepared, any apparatusonעַֽל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstwhichאֲשֶׁר־(’ă·šer-)Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thatsheהִ֥וא(hî)Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, arewas sitting,יֹשֶֽׁבֶת־(yō·še·ḇeṯ-)Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 3427:To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marrywhoever touchesבְּנָגְעוֹ־(bə·nā·ḡə·‘ōw-)Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5060:To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strikeitב֑וֹ(ḇōw)Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrewwill be uncleanיִטְמָ֖א(yiṭ·mā)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2930:To be or become uncleanuntilעַד־(‘aḏ-)Preposition
Strong's 5704:As far as, even to, up to, until, whileevening.הָעָֽרֶב׃(hā·‘ā·reḇ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6153:Evening
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OT Law: Leviticus 15:23 If it is on the bed (Le Lv Lev.) |
