Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Anyone who touches his bed must wash their clothes and bathe with water, and they will be unclean till evening. New Living Translation So if you touch the man’s bed, you must wash your clothes and bathe yourself in water, and you will remain unclean until evening. English Standard Version And anyone who touches his bed shall wash his clothes and bathe himself in water and be unclean until the evening. Berean Standard Bible Anyone who touches his bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. Berean Literal Bible And a man that touches his bed shall wash his clothes, and he shall bathe in the water, and he shall be unclean until the evening. King James Bible And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. New King James Version And whoever touches his bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water, and be unclean until evening. New American Standard Bible Anyone, moreover, who touches his bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening; NASB 1995 ‘Anyone, moreover, who touches his bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening; NASB 1977 ‘Anyone, moreover, who touches his bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening; Legacy Standard Bible Anyone, moreover, who touches his bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening; Amplified Bible Whoever touches his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until evening; Berean Annotated Bible Anyone who touches his bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. Christian Standard Bible Anyone who touches his bed is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening. Holman Christian Standard Bible Anyone who touches his bed is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening. American Standard Version And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. English Revised Version And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who touch his bed must wash their clothes and their bodies. They will be unclean until evening. Good News Translation Anyone who touches his bed International Standard Version Any person who touches his bed is to wash his garments and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening. NET Bible Anyone who touches his bed must wash his clothes, bathe in water, and be unclean until evening. New Heart English Bible Whoever touches his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening. Webster's Bible Translation And whoever toucheth his bed, shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnyone who touches his bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. World English Bible Whoever touches his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand anyone who comes against his bed washes his garments, and has bathed with water, and been unclean until the evening. Berean Literal Bible And a man that touches his bed shall wash his clothes, and he shall bathe in the water, and he shall be unclean until the evening. Young's Literal Translation and any one who cometh against his bed doth wash his garments, and hath bathed with water, and been unclean till the evening. Smith's Literal Translation And a man who shall touch upon his bed, shall cleanse his garments and shall wash in water, and be unclean till evening. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf ally man touch his bed, he shall wash his clothes: and being washed with water, he shall be unclean until the evening. Catholic Public Domain Version If any man has touched his couch, he shall wash his clothes, and having washed with water, he shall be unclean until evening. New American Bible Anyone who touches his bed shall wash his garments, bathe in water, and be unclean until evening. New Revised Standard Version Anyone who touches his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd any man who touches his bed shall wash his clothes and bathe himself in water and be unclean until the evening. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a man who will touch his couch shall wash his garments and he shall bathe in water and he shall be defiled until evening. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the man who shall touch his bed, shall wash his garments, and bathe himself in water, and shall be unclean till evening. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Uncleanness of Men…4Any bed on which the man with the discharge lies will be unclean, and any furniture on which he sits will be unclean. 5Anyone who touches his bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. 6Whoever sits on furniture on which the man with the discharge was sitting must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.… Cross References Anyone who touches his bed 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. Numbers 19:11 Whoever touches any dead body will be unclean for seven days. 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. must wash his clothes Numbers 19:7-8 Then the priest must wash his clothes and bathe his body in water; after that he may enter the camp, but he will be ceremonially unclean until evening. / The one who burned the heifer must also wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and he too will be ceremonially unclean until evening. Leviticus 14:8 The one being cleansed must wash his clothes, shave off all his hair, and bathe with water; then he will be ceremonially clean. Afterward, he may enter the camp, but he must remain outside his tent for seven days. Exodus 19:10 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow. They must wash their clothes and bathe with water, Leviticus 16:4 He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them. Numbers 19:19 The man who is ceremonially clean is to sprinkle the unclean person on the third day and on the seventh day. After he purifies the unclean person on the seventh day, the one being cleansed must wash his clothes and bathe in water, and that evening he will be clean. Deuteronomy 23:11 When evening approaches, he must wash with water, and when the sun sets he may return to the camp. and he will be unclean until evening. Leviticus 17:15 And any person, whether native or foreigner, who eats anything found dead or mauled by wild beasts must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening; then he will be clean. Leviticus 11:24 These creatures will make you unclean. Whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening, Numbers 19:10 The man who has gathered up the ashes of the heifer must also wash his clothes, and he will be ceremonially unclean until evening. This is a permanent statute for the Israelites and for the foreigner residing among them. Numbers 19:22 Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it 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. 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 Kings 5:10 Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” Treasury of Scripture And whoever touches his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. Leviticus 11:25,28,32 And whosoever beareth ought of the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even… Leviticus 13:6,34 And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day: and, behold, if the plague be somewhat dark, and the plague spread not in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is but a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean… Leviticus 14:8,9,27,46,47 And he that is to be cleansed shall wash his clothes, and shave off all his hair, and wash himself in water, that he may be clean: and after that he shall come into the camp, and shall tarry abroad out of his tent seven days… Jump to Previous Bathe Bathed Bed Body Clothes Clothing Evening Garments Moreover Touches Toucheth Touching Unclean Wash Washed WaterJump to Next Bathe Bathed Bed Body Clothes Clothing Evening Garments Moreover 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 his bed In the context of Leviticus 15, this phrase refers to the laws concerning ritual purity, specifically regarding bodily discharges. The bed represents a place of rest and personal space, which becomes a source of impurity when associated with a discharge. This reflects the broader biblical theme of holiness and separation from impurity. The concept of touching is significant in the Hebrew culture, as it often implies a transfer of impurity or holiness, as seen in other scriptures like Haggai 2:11-13. 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. The Tabernacle The central place of worship for the Israelites, where purity laws were especially significant. 4. Uncleanness A state of ritual impurity that required specific actions to restore cleanliness. 5. Evening The time by which the person who was unclean would be considered clean again after following the purification process. Teaching Points Holiness and SeparationThe laws in Leviticus emphasize the need for God's people to be distinct and holy. This separation is not just physical but spiritual, calling believers to live lives that reflect God's holiness. Ritual and Spiritual Purity While the Old Testament laws focused on external cleanliness, they point to a deeper need for spiritual purity. Believers are called to examine their hearts and seek purity through Christ. The Role of Obedience Obedience to God's commands, even in seemingly small matters, is crucial. It reflects a heart that honors God and desires to live according to His will. Community and Contamination The laws about cleanliness also served to protect the community from physical and spiritual contamination. Believers today are called to be mindful of how their actions affect the body of Christ. The Fulfillment in Christ Jesus fulfills the law, providing a way for believers to be cleansed from sin. This points to the ultimate purification that comes through faith in Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 15:5?2. How does Leviticus 15:5 emphasize the importance of ritual cleanliness in daily life? 3. What spiritual lessons can we learn from washing after touching the unclean? 4. How does Leviticus 15:5 connect to New Testament teachings on purity? 5. In what ways can we apply the principle of cleanliness to our spiritual walk? 6. Why is obedience to God's commands in Leviticus crucial for holiness today? 7. Why does Leviticus 15:5 emphasize ritual cleanliness over moral or ethical behavior? 8. How does Leviticus 15:5 relate to modern hygiene practices and their spiritual significance? 9. What historical context influenced the cleanliness laws in Leviticus 15:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 15? 11. What are the purification rules for bodily discharges? 12. What does "unclean until evening" mean? 13. What was the laver's purpose in the tabernacle? 14. Leviticus 15:19-24 - Why does a woman's normal menstrual cycle incur such extended impurity and social restrictions? What Does Leviticus 15:5 Mean Anyone who touches his bed• The verse speaks of someone coming into physical contact with the bed of a man who has a bodily discharge (see the context in Leviticus 15:1-4). • Physical contact with objects used by an unclean person transfers ceremonial impurity (Leviticus 15:19; Leviticus 11:24-25). • The principle highlights how easily impurity spreads, underscoring God’s call to vigilance in matters of holiness (Haggai 2:11-14; 1 Corinthians 15:33). • In the New Testament, Jesus willingly touches the unclean (Mark 1:40-42), demonstrating His power to cleanse what the Law only diagnosed. must wash his clothes • Garments had to be laundered to remove any trace of defilement (Exodus 19:10; Numbers 19:7-8). • Washing serves as an outward symbol of inward purity—an illustration later echoed in passages such as Revelation 7:14, where believers “washed their robes…in the blood of the Lamb.” • By commanding this step, the Lord teaches personal responsibility: the one who came in contact must deal with the defilement, not ignore it. and bathe with water • Full bodily washing follows the laundering of clothes (Leviticus 16:4; Acts 22:16). • Water rites in the Law repeatedly point to God’s desire for a cleansed people (Ezekiel 36:25). • Christian baptism pictures the same reality: cleansing from sin by identification with Christ’s death and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4), although the physical act itself does not save—faith in Christ does (Ephesians 2:8-9). and he will be unclean until evening • Even after washing, ceremonial impurity lasted until sunset (Leviticus 11:24-25; Leviticus 22:6-7). • The waiting period reinforced the seriousness of uncleanness and the need for divine declaration to restore full fellowship. • Evening marked a new day in Hebrew reckoning (Genesis 1:5); thus, the individual starts the next day purified. • This temporary uncleanness contrasts with the permanent cleansing offered through Christ, who removes sin “once for all” (Hebrews 10:10-14). summary Leviticus 15:5 teaches that touching an unclean person’s bed imparts ceremonial impurity, requiring laundering, bathing, and waiting until evening. These steps underscore God’s holiness, humanity’s susceptibility to defilement, and the necessity of cleansing. While the Law dealt with external impurity, it anticipates the deeper, lasting purification fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who cleanses believers completely and welcomes them into continuous fellowship with God. (5, 6) And whosoever toucheth his bed.--The defiling power of the patient was so great that the bed, seat, or saddle which he rendered unclean by any of the above-named five acts polluted again any one who came in contact with these articles in seven different ways: by standing, sitting, lying, hanging, leaning, touching, or bearing them. The person thus polluted had to remain in this condition, debarred from the privileges of the sanctuary, till sundown, when he had to wash his garments, and immerse his whole body in water.Hebrew Anyoneוְאִ֕ישׁ (wə·’îš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that touches יִגַּ֖ע (yig·ga‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike his bed בְּמִשְׁכָּב֑וֹ (bə·miš·kā·ḇōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4904: Place of lying, a couch, act of lying must wash יְכַבֵּ֧ס (yə·ḵab·bês) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - 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 15:5 NIVLeviticus 15:5 NLT Leviticus 15:5 ESV Leviticus 15:5 NASB Leviticus 15:5 KJV Leviticus 15:5 BibleApps.com Leviticus 15:5 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 15:5 Chinese Bible Leviticus 15:5 French Bible Leviticus 15:5 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 15:5 Whoever touches his bed shall wash his (Le Lv Lev.) |
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