Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Anyone who touches them will be unclean; they must wash their clothes and bathe with water, and they will be unclean till evening. New Living Translation If any of you touch these things, you will be ceremonially unclean. You must wash your clothes and bathe yourself in water, and you will remain unclean until evening. English Standard Version And whoever touches these things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes and bathe himself in water and be unclean until the evening. Berean Standard Bible Anyone who touches these things will be unclean; he must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. King James Bible And whosoever toucheth those things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. New King James Version Whoever touches those things shall be unclean; he shall wash his clothes and bathe in water, and be unclean until evening. New American Standard Bible Likewise, whoever touches them shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening. NASB 1995 ‘Likewise, whoever touches them shall be unclean and shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening. NASB 1977 ‘Likewise, whoever touches them shall be unclean and shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening. Legacy Standard Bible Likewise, whoever touches them shall be unclean and shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening. Amplified Bible And whoever touches those things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes and bathe in water, and be unclean until evening. Christian Standard Bible Everyone who touches them will be unclean; he must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening. Holman Christian Standard Bible Everyone who touches them will be unclean; he must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening. American Standard Version And whosoever toucheth those things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. Contemporary English Version If you touch either of these, you must wash your clothes and take a bath, but you still remain unclean until evening. English Revised Version And whosoever toucheth those things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who touch these things are unclean and must wash their clothes and their bodies. They will be unclean until evening. Good News Translation Any who touch them are unclean and must wash their clothes and take a bath; they remain unclean until evening. International Standard Version Whoever touches them will become unclean. He is to wash his clothes and bathe with water and he will remain unclean until evening. NET Bible and anyone who touches them will be unclean, and he must wash his clothes, bathe in water, and be unclean until evening. New Heart English Bible Whoever touches these things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening. Webster's Bible Translation And whoever toucheth those things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnyone who touches these things will be unclean; he must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. World English Bible Whoever touches these things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand anyone who is coming against them is unclean, and has washed his garments, and has bathed with water, and been unclean until the evening. Young's Literal Translation and any one who is coming against them is unclean, and hath washed his garments, and hath bathed with water, and been unclean till the evening. Smith's Literal Translation And every one touching upon them shall be unclean, and he washed his garments, and washed in water, and was unclean till the evening. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhosoever toucheth them shall wash his clothes: and himself being washed with water, shall be unclean until the evening. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever will have touched these shall wash his clothes, and having washed himself with water, he shall be unclean until evening. New American Bible Anyone who touches them becomes unclean; that person shall wash his garments, bathe in water, and be unclean until evening. New Revised Standard Version Whoever touches these things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd whosoever touches those things shall be unclean and shall wash his clothes and bathe himself in water and be unclean until the evening. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And everyone who will touch them shall be defiled and he shall wash his garments and shall bathe in water and shall be defiled until evening. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And whosoever toucheth those things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. Brenton Septuagint Translation Every one that touches it shall be unclean; and he shall wash his garments, and bathe his body in water, and shall be unclean till evening. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Uncleanness of Women…26Any bed on which she lies or any furniture on which she sits during the days of her discharge will be unclean, like her bed during her menstrual period. 27Anyone who touches these things will be unclean; he must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. Cross References Numbers 19:22 Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it will be unclean until evening.” Leviticus 5:2-3 Or if a person touches anything unclean—whether the carcass of any unclean wild animal or livestock or crawling creature—even if he is unaware of it, he is unclean and guilty. / Or if he touches human uncleanness—anything by which one becomes unclean—even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty. Leviticus 7:21 If one touches anything unclean, whether human uncleanness, an unclean animal, or any unclean, detestable thing, and then eats any of the meat of the peace offering that belongs to the LORD, that person must be cut off from his people.” 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 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. 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. 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. Ezekiel 44:26 and after he is cleansed, he must count off seven days for himself. 2 Kings 23:19 Just as Josiah had done at Bethel, so also in the cities of Samaria he removed all the shrines of the high places set up by the kings of Israel who had provoked the LORD to anger. 2 Chronicles 30:19 who sets his heart on seeking God—the LORD, the God of his fathers—even if he is not cleansed according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.” 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.” ... Matthew 23:25-28 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. / Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well. / Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. ... Mark 7:1-4 Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus, / and they saw some of His disciples eating with hands that were defiled—that is, unwashed. / Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially. ... Treasury of Scripture And whoever touches those things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. Leviticus 15:5-8,13,21 And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even… Leviticus 17:15,16 And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean… Ezekiel 36:25,29 Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you… Jump to Previous Bathe Bathed Body Clothes Clothing Evening Garments Likewise Touches Toucheth Touching Unclean Wash Washed WaterJump to Next Bathe Bathed Body Clothes Clothing Evening Garments Likewise Touches Toucheth Touching Unclean Wash Washed WaterLeviticus 15 1. The uncleanness of men in their issues13. The cleansing of them 19. The uncleanness of women in their issues 28. Their cleansing Anyone who touches these things will be unclean; This phrase emphasizes the concept of ritual impurity in the Mosaic Law. In the ancient Israelite context, uncleanness was not necessarily a moral failing but a state that required purification. The idea of touch leading to uncleanness highlights the pervasive nature of impurity and the need for vigilance in maintaining ritual purity. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus often challenges the traditional views of purity, emphasizing internal purity over external rituals (Mark 7:14-23). he must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God to instruct the Israelites on holiness and cleanliness. 2. Israelites The recipients of the Levitical laws, called to be a holy nation set apart for God. 3. Unclean Person Refers to individuals who are ceremonially unclean due to contact with certain impurities, requiring purification rituals. 4. Tabernacle The central place of worship for the Israelites, where purity laws were especially significant. 5. Evening The time by which ceremonial uncleanness would end after following the purification process. Teaching Points Understanding HolinessThe laws in Leviticus emphasize the importance of holiness and separation from impurity. As believers, we are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness. The Role of Rituals While the specific rituals of the Old Testament are not required for Christians today, they point to the need for spiritual cleansing and the seriousness of sin. Symbolism of Water Water is a symbol of purification and renewal. In the New Testament, baptism represents the washing away of sin and the beginning of a new life in Christ. Community and Purity The laws of cleanliness affected not just individuals but the entire community. Our actions and spiritual state can impact those around us. Christ's Fulfillment Jesus fulfills the law, providing a way for us to be cleansed from sin permanently. Our faith in Him is the ultimate purification. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 15:27?2. How does Leviticus 15:27 emphasize the importance of ritual cleanliness in daily life? 3. What spiritual lessons can we learn from Leviticus 15:27 about purity? 4. How does Leviticus 15:27 connect to New Testament teachings on holiness? 5. In what ways can we apply Leviticus 15:27 to modern Christian living? 6. How does Leviticus 15:27 reflect God's desire for order and sanctity among His people? 7. Why does Leviticus 15:27 emphasize ritual impurity for touching someone with a discharge? 8. How does Leviticus 15:27 reflect ancient views on cleanliness and health? 9. What is the theological significance of impurity in Leviticus 15:27? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 15? 11. What does 'unclean until evening' mean? 12. Is a woman unclean during her period? 13. Leviticus 15:19-24 - Why does a woman's normal menstrual cycle incur such extended impurity and social restrictions? 14. What are the purification rules for bodily discharges? What Does Leviticus 15:27 Mean Anyone who touches these things• “These things” refers to whatever has been sat on, lain on, or otherwise contacted by a person with a bodily discharge (cf. Leviticus 15:4-12, 19). • The law makes no exceptions—anyone who so much as brushes against these articles becomes ceremonially unclean. • This teaches personal responsibility: holiness in Israel was safeguarded by everyone staying alert to what they handled (Numbers 19:22; Haggai 2:12-13; 2 Corinthians 6:17). • The clause underscores that impurity is transferable; contact alone defiles. will be unclean • “Unclean” here is not moral guilt but ritual defilement—yet it vividly pictures how sin spreads and separates from God’s presence (Isaiah 64:6; James 1:27). • Uncleanness barred a person from corporate worship (Leviticus 7:20-21), reminding Israel that God is perfectly pure and demands the same from His people (1 Peter 1:15-16). • The verse stresses certainty—touch means defilement every time. he must wash his clothes and bathe with water • God provides a clear path back: washing garments and body (Leviticus 14:8-9; Numbers 19:19). • Water symbolizes cleansing that only the Lord ultimately supplies (Psalm 51:2; John 13:10; Ephesians 5:26). • The requirement of both personal bathing and laundering teaches that holiness covers every sphere—person and possessions alike. • Obedience to this procedure demonstrated faith in God’s provision and maintained communal health. and he will be unclean until evening • Even after washing, the person remained unclean until sunset, when a new day began in Israel’s reckoning (Genesis 1:5). • This waiting period communicated that cleansing is God-determined, not self-achieved (Leviticus 22:6-7). • Sunset pointed forward to Christ, whose atoning work would bring full, immediate cleansing (Hebrews 9:13-14; 1 John 1:7). summary Leviticus 15:27 teaches that touching anything affected by another’s discharge transmitted ceremonial defilement, requiring washing of clothes and body and a wait until evening. The verse highlights the contagious nature of impurity, God’s provision for cleansing, and the necessity of obedience. Ultimately it foreshadows the perfect, once-for-all purification found in Jesus Christ, who makes His people truly clean and restores fellowship with God. Hebrew Anyoneוְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who touches הַנּוֹגֵ֥עַ (han·nō·w·ḡê·a‘) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike these things בָּ֖ם (bām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew will be unclean; יִטְמָ֑א (yiṭ·mā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2930: To be or become unclean he must wash וְכִבֶּ֧ס (wə·ḵib·bes) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3526: To trample, to wash his clothes בְּגָדָ֛יו (bə·ḡā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage and bathe וְרָחַ֥ץ (wə·rā·ḥaṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7364: To wash, wash off or away, bathe with water, בַּמַּ֖יִם (bam·ma·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen and he will be unclean וְטָמֵ֥א (wə·ṭā·mê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - 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 Links Leviticus 15:27 NIVLeviticus 15:27 NLT Leviticus 15:27 ESV Leviticus 15:27 NASB Leviticus 15:27 KJV Leviticus 15:27 BibleApps.com Leviticus 15:27 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 15:27 Chinese Bible Leviticus 15:27 French Bible Leviticus 15:27 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 15:27 Whoever touches these things shall be unclean (Le Lv Lev.) |
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