Leviticus 15:23
New International Version
Whether it is the bed or anything she was sitting on, when anyone touches it, they will be unclean till evening.

New Living Translation
This includes her bed or any other object she has sat on; you will be unclean until evening if you touch it.

English Standard Version
Whether it is the bed or anything on which she sits, when he touches it he shall be unclean until the evening.

Berean Standard Bible
And whether it is a bed or furniture on which she was sitting, whoever touches it will be unclean until evening.

King James Bible
And 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 Version
If 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 Bible
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 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 Bible
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.

Amplified Bible
And 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 Bible
If 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 Bible
If discharge is on the bed or the furniture she was sitting on, when he touches it he will be unclean until evening.

American Standard Version
And 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 Version
And 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® Translation
If her blood touches anything on the bed or anything she sits on, it will be unclean until evening.

International Standard Version
Any bed or other object on which she sat that he touches will make him unclean until evening.

Majority Standard Bible
And whether it is a bed or furniture on which she was sitting, whoever touches it will be unclean until evening.

NET Bible
If 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 Bible
If 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 Translation
And 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.

World English Bible
If 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 Version
And 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 Translation
And 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 Bible
Whosoever 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 Version
Anyone 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 Bible
Whether 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 Version
whether 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 Bible
And 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 Translated
And if he has touched the bed or garment where she sat, he shall be defiled until evening.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And 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 Translation
And 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.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



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 whether it is a bed or furniture on which she was sitting, whoever touches it will be unclean until evening. 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 19:22
Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it will be unclean until evening.”

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 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 13:45-46
A 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 14:46-47
Anyone 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 18:19
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.

Deuteronomy 23:10-11
If 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 11:4
Then 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 18:6
He 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 22:10
In you they have uncovered the nakedness of their fathers; in you they violate women during their menstrual impurity.

Matthew 9:20-22
Suddenly 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 5:25-34
And 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 8:43-48
including 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.

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Leviticus 15
1. The uncleanness of men in their issues
13. The cleansing of them
19. The uncleanness of women in their issues
28. Their cleansing














And whether it is
This phrase introduces a conditional situation, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of the law. The Hebrew word used here, "וְאִם" (ve'im), is a conjunction that sets the stage for the specific conditions that follow. It underscores the thoroughness of God's instructions to His people, ensuring that no aspect of daily life is left unaddressed. This reflects God's desire for holiness in every detail of life, reminding believers of the importance of purity and obedience.

on the bed
The bed, in ancient Israelite culture, was not just a place for rest but also a symbol of personal space and intimacy. The Hebrew word "מִשְׁכָּב" (mishkav) refers to a place of lying down. This highlights the personal and private nature of the impurity laws, indicating that even the most intimate aspects of life are subject to God's standards. It serves as a reminder that holiness permeates all areas of life, including those that are private and personal.

or on the furniture
The term "furniture" here, translated from the Hebrew "כְּלִי" (keli), refers to any article or vessel. This broad term encompasses all household items, indicating that the laws of purity extend beyond personal items to include communal and shared spaces. It reflects the communal nature of Israelite society, where the actions of one individual could impact the entire community. This teaches the importance of considering how personal actions affect others and the community's spiritual health.

on which she sits
Sitting, in this context, involves the act of resting or dwelling upon something. The Hebrew root "יָשַׁב" (yashav) means to sit, dwell, or remain. This phrase emphasizes the everyday nature of the activities that could lead to impurity, reminding believers that even routine actions are significant in the eyes of God. It calls for mindfulness in daily life, encouraging believers to be aware of their actions and their spiritual implications.

when he touches it
Touching, from the Hebrew "נָגַע" (naga), implies contact or reaching out. This action signifies the transfer of impurity through physical contact, highlighting the tangible nature of holiness and impurity. It serves as a metaphor for the influence of sin and the need for vigilance in maintaining spiritual purity. This teaches believers to be cautious about what they come into contact with, both physically and spiritually.

he will be unclean
The state of being unclean, "טָמֵא" (tamei) in Hebrew, signifies a temporary condition of ritual impurity. This condition required purification before one could participate in communal worship. It underscores the seriousness with which God views purity and the need for cleansing before approaching Him. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the need for atonement and purification, pointing ultimately to the cleansing work of Christ.

until evening
The phrase "until evening" indicates the temporary nature of the impurity, as evening marked the beginning of a new day in the Hebrew calendar. This reflects the hope and renewal that comes with each new day, symbolizing God's mercy and the opportunity for restoration. It serves as a reminder of the grace available to believers, encouraging them to seek cleansing and renewal regularly. This points to the ultimate cleansing available through Christ, who offers a new beginning to all who come to Him.

(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 whether
וְאִ֨ם (wə·’im)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

it is
ה֗וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

a bed
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֜ב (ham·miš·kāḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4904: Place of lying, a couch, act of lying

or
א֧וֹ (’ōw)
Conjunction
Strong's 176: Desire, if

furniture
הַכְּלִ֛י (hak·kə·lî)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

on
עַֽל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

which
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

she
הִ֥וא (hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

was sitting,
יֹשֶֽׁבֶת־ (yō·še·ḇeṯ-)
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

whoever touches
בְּנָגְעוֹ־ (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 strike

it
ב֑וֹ (ḇōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

will be unclean
יִטְמָ֖א (yiṭ·mā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2930: To be or become unclean

until
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

evening.
הָעָֽרֶב׃ (hā·‘ā·reḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6153: Evening


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