Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Anyone who picks up their carcasses must wash their clothes, and they will be unclean till evening. These animals are unclean for you. New Living Translation If you pick up its carcass, you must wash your clothes, and you will remain defiled until evening. These animals are unclean for you. English Standard Version and he who carries their carcass shall wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening; they are unclean to you. Berean Standard Bible and anyone who picks up a carcass must wash his clothes, and he will be unclean until evening. They are unclean for you. Berean Literal Bible And the one lifting their carcass shall wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening—they are unclean to you⁺. King James Bible And he that beareth the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: they are unclean unto you. New King James Version Whoever carries any such carcass shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening. It is unclean to you. New American Standard Bible and the one who picks up their carcasses shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening; they are unclean to you. NASB 1995 and the one who picks up their carcasses shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening; they are unclean to you. NASB 1977 and the one who picks up their carcasses shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening; they are unclean to you. Legacy Standard Bible and the one who picks up their carcasses shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening; they are unclean to you. Amplified Bible and the one who picks up their carcasses shall wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening; they are unclean to you. Berean Annotated Bible and anyone who picks up a carcass must wash his clothes, and he will be unclean until evening. They are unclean for you⁺. Christian Standard Bible and anyone who carries their carcasses is to wash his clothes and will be unclean until evening. They are unclean for you. Holman Christian Standard Bible and anyone who carries their carcasses must wash his clothes and will be unclean until evening. They are unclean for you.” American Standard Version And he that beareth the carcass of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: they are unclean unto you. English Revised Version And he that beareth the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: they are unclean unto you. GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who carry the dead body of any of these animals must wash their clothes and will be unclean until evening. These animals are unclean for you. International Standard Version Whoever carries their carcass is to wash their clothes, because they've become unclean until evening. They're unclean for you. NET Bible and the one who carries their carcass must wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening; they are unclean to you. New Heart English Bible He who carries their carcass shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening. They are unclean to you. Webster's Bible Translation And he that beareth the carcass of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening: they are unclean to you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand anyone who picks up a carcass must wash his clothes, and he will be unclean until evening. They are unclean for you. World English Bible He who carries their carcass shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening. They are unclean to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he who is lifting up their carcass washes his garments, and has been unclean until the evening—they [are] unclean to you. Berean Literal Bible And the one lifting their carcass shall wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening—they are unclean to you⁺. Young's Literal Translation and he who is lifting up their carcase doth wash his garments, and hath been unclean until the evening -- unclean they are to you. Smith's Literal Translation And be lifting up their carcass shall cleanse his garments, and be unclean till evening: they are unclean to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he that shall carry such carcasses, shall wash his clothes, and shall be unclean until evening: because all these things are unclean to you. Catholic Public Domain Version And whoever will have carried this kind of carcass shall wash his clothes, and he shall be unclean until evening. For all these are unclean to you. New American Bible and anyone who carries their carcasses shall wash his garments and be unclean until evening. They are unclean for you. New Revised Standard Version and the one who carries the carcass shall wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening; they are unclean for you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he who carries their carcasses shall wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening, because they are unclean to you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And whoever takes up their bodies shall wash his garments and he will be defiled until evening because they are unclean to you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he that beareth the carcass of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even; they are unclean unto you. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he that takes of their dead bodies shall wash his garments, and shall be unclean till evening: these are unclean to you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Clean and Unclean Animals…27All the four-footed animals that walk on their paws are unclean for you; whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening, 28and anyone who picks up a carcass must wash his clothes, and he will be unclean until evening. They are unclean for you. 29The following creatures that move along the ground are unclean for you: the mole, the mouse, any kind of great lizard,… Cross References Anyone who picks up a carcass Leviticus 5:2 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. Deuteronomy 14:8 as well as the pig; though it has a divided hoof, it does not chew the cud. It is unclean for you. You must not eat its meat or touch its carcass. Numbers 19:11 Whoever touches any dead body will be unclean for seven days. 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 15:5 Anyone who touches his bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. Leviticus 14:8-9 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. / On the seventh day he must shave off all his hair—his head, his beard, his eyebrows, and the rest of his hair. He must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water, and he will be clean. and he will be unclean until evening. 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. 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 22:6-7 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. / When the sun has set, he will become clean, and then he may eat from the sacred offerings, for they are his food. They are unclean for you. Deuteronomy 14:7 But of those that chew the cud or have a completely divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: the camel, the rabbit, or the rock badger. Although they chew the cud, they do not have a divided hoof. They are unclean for you, Deuteronomy 14:10 but you may not eat anything that does not have fins and scales; it is unclean for you. Leviticus 20:25 You are therefore to distinguish between clean and unclean animals and birds. Do not become contaminated by any animal or bird, or by anything that crawls on the ground; I have set these apart as unclean for 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.” Mark 7:18-19 “Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him, / because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.) Acts 11:8-9 ‘No, Lord,’ I said, ‘for nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ / But the voice spoke from heaven a second time, ‘Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.’ Romans 14:14 I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. Treasury of Scripture And he that bears the carcass of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: they are unclean to you. beareth Leviticus 11:24,25 And for these ye shall be unclean: whosoever toucheth the carcase of them shall be unclean until the even… shall wash Leviticus 11:14 And the vulture, and the kite after his kind; Jump to Previous Beareth Body Carcass Carcasses Carries Carrieth Clothes Clothing Dead Evening Lifting Picks Unclean Wash WashedJump to Next Beareth Body Carcass Carcasses Carries Carrieth Clothes Clothing Dead Evening Lifting Picks Unclean Wash WashedLeviticus 11 1. What animals may be eaten4. and what may not be eaten 9. What fishes 13. What fowls 29. The creeping things which are unclean and anyone who picks up a carcass In the context of Leviticus, touching a carcass refers to coming into contact with the dead body of an animal that is considered unclean. This law is part of the broader Levitical code, which outlines various purity laws for the Israelites. The emphasis on avoiding contact with dead animals underscores the importance of ritual purity and separation from death, which is seen as a result of sin. This reflects the holiness required by God and the need for the Israelites to be distinct from surrounding nations. The act of picking up a carcass could be necessary for practical reasons, such as removing it from a living area, but it still required purification. must wash his clothes and he will be unclean until evening They are unclean for you. Persons / Places / Events 1. Moses- The primary human author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God to instruct the Israelites. 2. Israelites - The chosen people of God, to whom the laws of cleanliness and uncleanliness were given. 3. The Wilderness - The setting where the Israelites received the law, emphasizing their journey and dependence on God. 4. Clean and Unclean Animals - The focus of Leviticus 11, detailing which animals are permissible to eat and which are not. 5. Evening - The time by which a person who has become unclean is considered clean again, symbolizing a new beginning. Teaching Points Understanding Ritual PurityThe laws of cleanliness in Leviticus highlight the holiness of God and the need for His people to be set apart. Symbolism of Washing Washing clothes symbolizes the need for spiritual cleansing, pointing to the deeper need for purification from sin. Temporary vs. Permanent Cleansing The temporary nature of being unclean until evening foreshadows the permanent cleansing available through Christ. Holiness in Daily Life The call to avoid uncleanliness reminds believers to pursue holiness in all aspects of life, reflecting God's character. Transformation through Christ The fulfillment of the law in Christ invites believers to live in the freedom of grace, while still honoring the principles of holiness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 11:28?2. How does Leviticus 11:28 guide us in distinguishing clean and unclean practices? 3. What spiritual significance does touching carcasses have according to Leviticus 11:28? 4. How does Leviticus 11:28 connect to New Testament teachings on purity? 5. In what ways can we apply Leviticus 11:28 to modern-day living? 6. How does Leviticus 11:28 reflect God's call for holiness among His people? 7. Why does Leviticus 11:28 prohibit touching carcasses of unclean animals? 8. How does Leviticus 11:28 relate to modern dietary laws? 9. What is the historical context of Leviticus 11:28? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 11? 11. What does 'ceremonially unclean' mean? 12. What does 'unclean until evening' mean? 13. What does "ceremonially unclean" mean? 14. If Leviticus 5:2 considers touching an unclean creature as sin, even unknowingly, how can ignorance be morally blameworthy? What Does Leviticus 11:28 Mean and anyone who picks up their carcassesWhen God lists unclean animals in Leviticus 11, He includes a warning for the person who even handles the dead body of such creatures. Touching the carcass creates ceremonial impurity (see Leviticus 11:24 – 25; also compare Numbers 19:11 for a similar principle with human remains). The focus is not on physical dirtiness alone but on maintaining a clear boundary between what the Lord declares clean and unclean (Leviticus 20:25). By highlighting the act of merely picking up the carcass, God underscores that uncleanliness can spread through contact, reminding Israel of His holiness and their need for constant vigilance. must wash his clothes Cleansing was immediate and practical: wash the garments that had touched the carcass (Leviticus 11:40 mirrors this requirement). Washing symbolized the removal of defilement, a visible step of obedience. It reinforced that holiness affected every part of life—even laundry. Other situations requiring the same action include bodily discharges (Leviticus 15:5) and contact with a plague-house (Leviticus 14:47). The repeated pattern shows that God expected prompt responses to impurity, teaching Israel to value inner purity as much as outward cleanliness. and he will be unclean until evening God set a specific, limited duration for the impurity: until the next sunset. This timeframe appears many times (e.g., Leviticus 15:7; Deuteronomy 23:11). The period allowed for reflection and reset, driving home that sin and defilement have consequences yet also pointing to God’s mercy—uncleanness was not permanent when handled His way. The evening marker placed the rhythm of cleansing into the daily cycle, weaving holiness into ordinary life. They are unclean for you By saying “for you,” God distinguishes Israel from surrounding nations (Exodus 19:5–6). He chose certain animals to symbolize moral and spiritual truths, teaching His people to discern (Leviticus 11:47). The statement also hints at a broader narrative fulfilled later: in Acts 10:14 Peter initially calls unclean what God later declares clean, showing that these laws pointed forward to Christ’s ultimate purification (Hebrews 9:13-14). Still, at the time of Leviticus, Israel’s obedience to these dietary boundaries demonstrated their covenant loyalty and testified to God’s holiness among the nations (Deuteronomy 4:6-8). summary Leviticus 11:28 instructs Israel that even indirect contact with an unclean animal’s carcass spreads ceremonial impurity. The person must (1) acknowledge defilement by handling, (2) wash his clothes as an outward sign of cleansing, and (3) recognize a temporary state of uncleanness lasting until evening. All of this underscores God’s call for His people to be separate, holy, and attentive to His precise commands, anticipating the deeper cleansing later provided through Christ. (28) And he that beareth.--This is simply a resumption of Leviticus 11:25.Hebrew and anyone who picks upוְהַנֹּשֵׂא֙ (wə·han·nō·śê) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take a carcass נִבְלָתָ֔ם (niḇ·lā·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5038: A flabby thing, a carcase, carrion, an idol must wash יְכַבֵּ֥ס (yə·ḵab·bês) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3526: To trample, to wash his clothes, בְּגָדָ֖יו (bə·ḡā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage and he will be unclean וְטָמֵ֣א (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. הָעָ֑רֶב (hā·‘ā·reḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6153: Evening They הֵ֖מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They are unclean for you. טְמֵאִ֥ים (ṭə·mê·’îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2931: Unclean Links Leviticus 11:28 NIVLeviticus 11:28 NLT Leviticus 11:28 ESV Leviticus 11:28 NASB Leviticus 11:28 KJV Leviticus 11:28 BibleApps.com Leviticus 11:28 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 11:28 Chinese Bible Leviticus 11:28 French Bible Leviticus 11:28 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 11:28 He who carries their carcass shall wash (Le Lv Lev.) |
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