New International Version “’Anything she lies on during her period will be unclean, and anything she sits on will be unclean. New Living Translation Anything on which the woman lies or sits during the time of her period will be unclean. English Standard Version And everything on which she lies during her menstrual impurity shall be unclean. Everything also on which she sits shall be unclean. Berean Standard Bible Anything on which she lies or sits during her menstruation will be unclean, Berean Literal Bible And everything on which she lies in her menstruation shall be unclean, and everything on which she sits shall be unclean. King James Bible And every thing that she lieth upon in her separation shall be unclean: every thing also that she sitteth upon shall be unclean. New King James Version Everything that she lies on during her impurity shall be unclean; also everything that she sits on shall be unclean. New American Standard Bible Everything also on which she lies during her menstrual impurity shall be unclean, and everything on which she sits shall be unclean. NASB 1995 ‘Everything also on which she lies during her menstrual impurity shall be unclean, and everything on which she sits shall be unclean. NASB 1977 ‘Everything also on which she lies during her menstrual impurity shall be unclean, and everything on which she sits shall be unclean. Legacy Standard Bible Everything also on which she lies during her menstrual impurity shall be unclean, and everything on which she sits shall be unclean. Amplified Bible Everything on which she lies during her menstrual impurity shall be unclean; and everything on which she sits shall be unclean. Berean Annotated Bible Anything on which she lies or sits during her menstruation will be unclean, Christian Standard Bible Anything she lies on during her menstruation will become unclean, and anything she sits on will become unclean. Holman Christian Standard Bible Anything she lies on during her menstruation will become unclean, and anything she sits on will become unclean. American Standard Version And everything that she lieth upon in her impurity shall be unclean: everything also that she sitteth upon shall be unclean. English Revised Version And every thing that she lieth upon in her impurity shall be unclean: every thing also that she sitteth upon shall be unclean. GOD'S WORD® Translation Everything she lies on or sits on during her period will be unclean. Good News Translation Anything on which she sits or lies during her monthly period is unclean. International Standard Version Everything that she sleeps on during her uncleanness will be unclean. Moreover, everything that she sits on will become unclean. NET Bible Anything she lies on during her menstruation will be unclean, and anything she sits on will be unclean. New Heart English Bible "'Everything that she lies on in her impurity shall be unclean. Everything also that she sits on shall be unclean. Webster's Bible Translation And every thing that she lieth upon in her separation shall be unclean: every thing also that she sitteth upon shall be unclean. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnything on which she lies or sits during her menstruation will be unclean, World English Bible “‘Everything that she lies on in her impurity shall be unclean. Everything also that she sits on shall be unclean. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd anything on which she lies in her separation is unclean, and anything on which she sits is unclean; Berean Literal Bible And everything on which she lies in her menstruation shall be unclean, and everything on which she sits shall be unclean. Young's Literal Translation 'And anything on which she lieth in her separation is unclean, and anything on which she sitteth is unclean; Smith's Literal Translation And every thing which she shall lie upon it in her uncleanness, shall be unclean: and every thing which she shall sit upon it shall be unclean. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEvery one that toucheth her, shall be unclean until the evening. Catholic Public Domain Version All who will touch her shall be unclean until evening. New American Bible Anything on which she lies or sits during her menstrual period shall be unclean. New Revised Standard Version Everything upon which she lies during her impurity shall be unclean; everything also upon which she sits shall be unclean. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd everything upon which she lies during her menstruous discharge shall be unclean; and everything also that she sits upon shall be unclean. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And everything on which she lies in her menstruation shall be defiled and everything on which she will sit shall be defiled. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And every thing that she lieth upon in her impurity shall be unclean; every thing also that she sitteth upon shall be unclean. Brenton Septuagint Translation And every thing whereon she shall lie in her separation, shall be unclean; and whatever she shall sit upon, shall be unclean. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Uncleanness of Women19When a woman has a discharge consisting of blood from her body, she will be unclean due to her menstruation for seven days, and anyone who touches her will be unclean until evening. 20Anything on which she lies or sits during her menstruation will be unclean, 21and anyone who touches her bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.… Cross References Anything on which she lies or sits Leviticus 11:32 When one of them dies and falls on something, that article becomes unclean; any article of wood, clothing, leather, sackcloth, or any implement used for work must be rinsed with water and will remain unclean until evening; then it will be clean. Leviticus 14:47 And anyone who sleeps in the house or eats in it must wash his clothes. Genesis 31:34 Now Rachel had taken Laban’s household idols, put them in the saddlebag of her camel, and was sitting on them. And Laban searched everything in the tent but found nothing. during her menstruation 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 18:19 You must not approach a woman to have sexual relations with her during her menstrual period. Leviticus 20:18 If 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. will be unclean, Numbers 19:22 Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it will be unclean until evening.” Haggai 2:13 So Haggai asked, “If one who is defiled by contact with a corpse touches any of these, does it become defiled?” “Yes, it becomes defiled,” the priests answered. Leviticus 11:35 Anything upon which one of their carcasses falls will be unclean. If it is an oven or cooking pot, it must be smashed; it is unclean and will remain unclean for you. Leviticus 11:24-25 These 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 13:47-59 If any fabric is contaminated with mildew—any wool or linen garment, / any weave or knit of linen or wool, or any article of leather— / and if the mark in the fabric, leather, weave, knit, or leather article is green or red, then it is contaminated with mildew and must be shown to the priest. … Leviticus 22:4-6 If a descendant of Aaron has a skin disease or a discharge, he may not eat the sacred offerings until he is clean. Whoever touches anything defiled by a corpse or by a man who has an emission of semen, / or whoever touches a crawling creature or a person that makes him unclean, whatever the uncleanness may be— / the man who touches any of these will remain unclean until evening. He must not eat from the sacred offerings unless he has bathed himself with water. Ezekiel 44:19 When they go out to the outer court, to the people, they are to take off the garments in which they have ministered, leave them in the holy chambers, and dress in other clothes so that they do not transmit holiness to the people with their garments. 2 Kings 23:4-6 Then the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the priests second in rank, and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. And he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel. / Josiah also did away with the idolatrous priests ordained by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and in the places all around Jerusalem—those who had burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven. / He brought the Asherah pole from the house of the LORD to the Kidron Valley outside Jerusalem, and there he burned it, ground it to powder, and threw its dust on the graves of the common people. Isaiah 64:6 Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. Lamentations 1:17 Zion stretches out her hands, but there is no one to comfort her. The LORD has decreed against Jacob that his neighbors become his foes. Jerusalem has become an unclean thing among them. Treasury of Scripture And every thing that she lies on in her separation shall be unclean: every thing also that she sits on shall be unclean. Leviticus 15:4-9 Every bed, whereon he lieth that hath the issue, is unclean: and every thing, whereon he sitteth, shall be unclean… Proverbs 2:16-19 To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words; … Proverbs 5:3-13 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: … Jump to Previous Impurity Kept Lies Menstrual Period Resting Seated Separate Separation Sits Sitteth UncleanJump to Next Impurity Kept Lies Menstrual Period Resting Seated Separate Separation Sits Sitteth UncleanLeviticus 15 1. The uncleanness of men in their issues13. The cleansing of them 19. The uncleanness of women in their issues 28. Their cleansing Anything on which she lies or sits During her monthly period, items she used for lying or sitting became ceremonially unclean. Anyone who later touched them also became unclean until evening and was required to wash. These regulations governed access to Israel’s worshiping community and distinguished ordinary bodily conditions from the holy things of the sanctuary. Lev 11:32 When one of them dies and falls on something,… during her menstruation Menstruation was a normal part of life, yet the loss of blood placed a woman in a temporary state of ritual uncleanness under the Law. It was not a judgment on her character or moral standing, but part of Israel’s purity system, which guarded the holiness associated with God’s dwelling among His people. Lev 12:2 “Say to the Israelites, ‘A woman who becomes pregnant… will be unclean, The uncleanness was temporary and required washing and the passing of time before normal participation in community worship could resume. Such laws taught Israel to recognize the difference between common life and the holiness required in approaching God. Num 19:22 Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean… Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God to instruct the Israelites. 2. Israelites The people to whom the laws in Leviticus were given, forming the community of God's chosen people. 3. Tabernacle The central place of worship for the Israelites, where purity laws were especially significant. 4. Menstruation A natural biological process for women, which in the context of Leviticus, rendered them ceremonially unclean. 5. Priests The mediators between God and the Israelites, responsible for teaching and enforcing the laws of purity. Teaching Points Understanding Ritual PurityThe laws in Leviticus highlight the importance of holiness and separation from impurity, teaching us about God's nature and the need for spiritual cleanliness. Symbolism of Uncleanliness The concept of being unclean points to the deeper spiritual truth of sin's defilement and our need for redemption through Christ. Respect for God's Commands The detailed laws remind us of the importance of obedience and reverence for God's instructions, even when they seem culturally distant. Compassion and Inclusion Jesus' interaction with the woman with the issue of blood teaches us to approach those considered "unclean" with compassion and inclusion, reflecting God's love. New Covenant Understanding In Christ, we find the fulfillment of the law, where ceremonial cleanliness is replaced by spiritual purity through His sacrifice. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 15:20?2. How does Leviticus 15:20 emphasize the importance of ritual cleanliness in daily life? 3. What does Leviticus 15:20 teach about holiness and separation from impurity? 4. How can we apply the principles of Leviticus 15:20 in modern Christian living? 5. How does Leviticus 15:20 connect to New Testament teachings on purity? 6. What steps can we take to maintain spiritual cleanliness in our lives today? 7. How does Leviticus 15:20 reflect the cultural context of ancient Israelite purity laws? 8. Why does Leviticus 15:20 emphasize ritual cleanliness over moral or ethical behavior? 9. What theological purpose does Leviticus 15:20 serve in the broader narrative of Leviticus? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 15? Leviticus 15:20 teaches that even commonplace items become ceremonially unclean when touched by menstrual blood, underscoring God’s absolute holiness and the pervasiveness of impurity in a fallen world. By mandating separation and washing, the Lord protected Israel’s worship life and pointed forward to the complete cleansing later accomplished by Jesus Christ, who transforms uncleanness into purity for all who come to Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Anythingוְכֹל֩ (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every on עָלָ֛יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against which אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that she lies תִּשְׁכַּ֥ב (tiš·kaḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down or sits תֵּשֵׁ֥ב (tê·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry during her menstruation בְּנִדָּתָ֖הּ (bə·nid·dā·ṯāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5079: Rejection, impurity, personal, moral will be unclean, יִטְמָ֑א (yiṭ·mā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2930: To be or become unclean Additonal Resources Leviticus 15:20 Blue Letter BibleLeviticus 15:20 Bible Gateway Leviticus 15:20 Bible.com Leviticus 15:20 NIV |
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