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Leviticus 11:8,27,28,31,38-40
Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye not touch; theyare unclean to you…

Leviticus 17:15,16
And every soul that eateth that which diedof itself, or that which was tornwith beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathehimself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean…

Isaiah 22:14
And it was revealed in mine ears by the LORD of hosts, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.

Whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening,
This phrase highlights the temporary nature of uncleanness resulting from contact with the carcasses of unclean animals. The requirement to be unclean "until evening" indicates a period of separation and reflection, allowing the individual to consider the holiness of God and the seriousness of impurity. This temporary state of uncleanness required washing and waiting until evening, symbolizing a return to purity and readiness to participate in communal worship. The evening marks the beginning of a new day in the Jewish calendar, symbolizing renewal and restoration. This practice underscores the importance of maintaining purity and the need for atonement, which is ultimately fulfilled in Christ, who cleanses believers from all sin (1John 1:7).

Leviticus 11 lists specific animals—land, sea, winged, swarming—that God Himself designates as “unclean.” By calling them “these creatures,” verse 24 ties directly back to that catalog. •Genesis 7:2 shows God making a clean/unclean distinction even before the Mosaic Law, underscoring that this category springs from His own holy character, not cultural preference. •Acts 10:12–15 recalls the same creature list to highlight later shifts in redemptive history, but the foundation remains: God alone defines what is acceptable.

The phrase stresses transmission: contact with what God labels unclean changes the worshiper’s status. •Numbers 19:11–13 demonstrates this principle with corpse contamination, emphasizing that impurity is contagious. •Isaiah 6:5 pictures the prophet recognizing his uncleanness when confronted by God’s holiness, showing that impurity is primarily a relational breach with the Holy One.

This extends the rule beyond priests to “whoever,” making holiness a community responsibility. •Leviticus 5:2 widens accountability: touching any unclean thing, even unknowingly, still brings guilt. •2 Corinthians 6:17 echoes the call—“touch no unclean thing”—urging believers to personal vigilance in every age.

Death intensifies defilement because it is the antithesis of God’s life-giving nature. •Numbers 19:16 links any dead body to uncleanness, situating carcasses as a vivid reminder of sin’s wages (Romans 6:23). •Haggai 2:13 shows that holiness is not transferred by contact, but uncleanness is—carcasses communicate death’s defilement.

The state is real, not symbolic only. Worship, fellowship, and even daily life are impacted until cleansing occurs. •Leviticus 15:31 warns that uncleanness in the camp risks God’s presence departing. •Psalm 24:3-4 asks, “Who may ascend the hill of the LORD?”—only the clean, underscoring that purity is prerequisite for communion.

Mercy shines here: the impurity is temporary when God’s instructions are followed. •Leviticus 22:6-7 shows the same day-long defilement for priests, ending at sunset with bathing. •Mark 1:32 references sunset as the moment crowds brought the sick, hinting that evening marked the close of ritual impurity and the welcome of restoration.

Leviticus 11:24 teaches that God alone defines purity, that impurity spreads by simple contact, and that even everyday encounters with death call for humble cleansing before re-entering worship. While the ceremonial specifics pointed Israel to their need for constant holiness, the underlying principle still calls believers to guard fellowship with God, avoid defilement, and rejoice that in Christ cleansing is faithfully provided (1 John 1:7-9).

Shall be unclean until the even.--For coming in contact with the dead body of the animals contracts defilement for the rest of the day, and till the beginning of a new day, which took place after sunset (comp.Leviticus 23:32). During these hours of legal uncleanness he was not allowed to enter the sanctuary, touch any sacred thing, or have intercourse with those who were legally clean, since contact with one who has contracted legal defilement imparted defilement to both persons and things.