Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But if they do not wash their clothes and bathe themselves, they will be held responsible.’” New Living Translation But if they do not wash their clothes and bathe themselves, they will be punished for their sin.” English Standard Version But if he does not wash them or bathe his flesh, he shall bear his iniquity.” Berean Standard Bible But if he does not wash his clothes and bathe himself, then he shall bear his iniquity.” King James Bible But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity. New King James Version But if he does not wash them or bathe his body, then he shall bear his guilt.” New American Standard Bible But if he does not wash his clothes and bathe his body, then he shall bear the responsibility for his guilt.” NASB 1995 “But if he does not wash them or bathe his body, then he shall bear his guilt.” NASB 1977 “But if he does not wash them or bathe his body, then he shall bear his guilt.” Legacy Standard Bible But if he does not wash them or bathe his body, then he shall bear his guilt.” Amplified Bible But if he does not wash his clothes or bathe his body, he shall bear his guilt [for it will not be borne by the sacrifice of atonement].” Christian Standard Bible But if he does not wash his clothes and bathe himself, he will bear his iniquity.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But if he does not wash his clothes and bathe himself, he will bear his punishment.” American Standard Version But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh, then he shall bear his iniquity. Contemporary English Version If you don't take a bath, you will suffer for what you did wrong. English Revised Version But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh, then he shall bear his iniquity. GOD'S WORD® Translation If they don't wash their clothes and their bodies, they will be guilty of sin." Good News Translation If they do not, they must suffer the consequences. International Standard Version But if he doesn't wash or bathe his body, then he is to bear the punishment of his iniquity." NET Bible But if he does not wash his clothes and does not bathe his body, he will bear his punishment for iniquity.'" New Heart English Bible But if he doesn't wash them, or bathe his flesh, then he shall bear his iniquity.'" Webster's Bible Translation But if he doth not wash them, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut if he does not wash his clothes and bathe himself, then he shall bear his iniquity.” World English Bible But if he doesn’t wash them, or bathe his flesh, then he shall bear his iniquity.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if he does not wash, and does not bathe his flesh—then he has borne his iniquity.” Young's Literal Translation and if he wash not, and his flesh bathe not -- then he hath borne his iniquity.' Smith's Literal Translation And if he shall not wash his garments, and bathe not his flesh, and he shall bear his iniquity. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if he do not wash his clothes, and his body, he shall bear his iniquity. Catholic Public Domain Version But if he will not wash his clothes and his body, he shall bear his iniquity. New American Bible If one does not wash his garments and bathe, that person shall bear the penalty. New Revised Standard Version But if they do not wash themselves or bathe their body, they shall bear their guilt. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut if he does not wash them nor bathe his body, then he shall suffer for his iniquity. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if he will not wash his garments and will not bathe his flesh, he will carry his sin.'" OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh, then he shall bear his iniquity. Brenton Septuagint Translation But if he do not wash his garments, and do not bathe his body in water, then shall he bear his iniquity. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eating of Blood Forbidden…15And 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. 16But if he does not wash his clothes and bathe himself, then he shall bear his iniquity.” Cross References Acts 15:20 Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood. Acts 15:29 You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell. Genesis 9:4 But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it. Deuteronomy 12:16 but you must not eat the blood; pour it on the ground like water. Deuteronomy 12:23-25 Only be sure not to eat the blood, because the blood is the life, and you must not eat the life with the meat. / You must not eat the blood; pour it on the ground like water. / Do not eat it, so that it may go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is right in the eyes of the LORD. 1 Samuel 14:32-34 So they rushed greedily to the plunder, taking sheep, cattle, and calves. They slaughtered them on the ground and ate meat with the blood still in it. / Then someone reported to Saul: “Look, the troops are sinning against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.” “You have broken faith,” said Saul. “Roll a large stone over here at once.” / Then he said, “Go among the troops and tell them, ‘Each man must bring me his ox or his sheep, slaughter them in this place, and then eat. Do not sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.’” So that night everyone brought his ox and slaughtered it there. Ezekiel 33:10-11 Now as for you, son of man, tell the house of Israel that this is what they have said: ‘Our transgressions and our sins are heavy upon us, and we are wasting away because of them! How can we live?’ / Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’ Isaiah 1:16-17 Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! / Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” Matthew 15:11 A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” Mark 7:15 Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him; but the things that come out of a man, these are what defile him.” 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. Romans 14:20-21 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block. / It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble. 1 Corinthians 8:7-13 But not everyone has this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that they eat such food as if it were sacrificed to an idol. And since their conscience is weak, it is defiled. / But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. / Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. ... 1 Corinthians 10:25-31 Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, / for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.” / If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat anything set before you without raising questions of conscience. ... Hebrews 9:22 According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Treasury of Scripture But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity. Leviticus 5:1 And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity. Leviticus 7:18 And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings be eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him that offereth it: it shall be an abomination, and the soul that eateth of it shall bear his iniquity. Leviticus 19:8 Therefore every one that eateth it shall bear his iniquity, because he hath profaned the hallowed thing of the LORD: and that soul shall be cut off from among his people. Jump to Previous Bathe Bear Body Clothes Clothing Flesh Guilt Held Iniquity Responsible Sin Wash WashedJump to Next Bathe Bear Body Clothes Clothing Flesh Guilt Held Iniquity Responsible Sin Wash WashedLeviticus 17 1. The blood of slain beasts must be offered to the Lord at the tabernacle door7. They must not offer to idols 10. All eating of blood is forbidden 15. and of all that dies by itself, or is torn But if he does not wash his clothes and bathe himself This phrase emphasizes the importance of ritual purity in the Israelite community. Washing clothes and bathing were symbolic acts of cleansing from impurity, often associated with sin or contact with unclean things. In the broader context of Leviticus, these acts were necessary to maintain holiness and separation from the surrounding pagan cultures. The requirement for washing and bathing can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament concept of baptism, which symbolizes spiritual cleansing and renewal (Acts 22:16). The emphasis on physical cleanliness reflects the deeper spiritual truth of needing to be cleansed from sin. then he shall bear his iniquity. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe prophet and leader of the Israelites, who received the laws from God and communicated them to the people. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who were given the laws in Leviticus to guide their worship and daily living. 3. Tabernacle The dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where sacrifices and rituals were performed. 4. Priests The descendants of Aaron, responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the holiness of the Tabernacle. 5. Wilderness The setting where the Israelites received the laws, representing a time of testing and reliance on God. Teaching Points Holiness and ObedienceThe command to wash and bathe signifies the importance of maintaining holiness through obedience to God's laws. It reminds us that neglecting God's commands results in bearing iniquity. Symbolism of Cleansing The physical act of washing represents spiritual cleansing. In the New Testament, this is fulfilled through the blood of Christ, which cleanses us from all sin. Consequences of Disobedience The warning of bearing iniquity underscores the seriousness of sin and the consequences of ignoring God's instructions. It calls believers to take sin seriously and seek God's forgiveness. Community Responsibility The laws in Leviticus were given to the community of Israel, highlighting the collective responsibility to uphold God's standards. As believers, we are called to encourage one another in holiness. Spiritual Discipline Regular spiritual cleansing through prayer, confession, and repentance is essential for maintaining a right relationship with God. This discipline helps us grow in holiness and avoid spiritual complacency. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 17What are the purification rules for bodily discharges? If Joshua's filthy garments symbolize sin, how does this literal exchange of clothes in Zechariah 3 align with other biblical texts about atonement practices? What does 'unclean until evening' mean? Leviticus 15:16-18 - Why consider a man's seminal emission defiling despite it being a regular, healthy process?(16) Then he shall bear his iniquity.--If he neglects these acts of purification, and enters the sanctuary in a defiled state, or partakes of the sacrificial meal, he is to incur the penalty of excision for the former act, and to be beaten with stripes for the latter, according to the interpretation given to this law in the time of Christ.
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