Leviticus 11:25 nasb — and whoever picks up any of their carcasses shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening.

NASB

"and whoever picks up any of their carcasses shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening."

— Leviticus 11:25, NASB

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Leviticus 11 — Context

22

'These of them you may eat: the locust in its kinds, and the devastating locust in its kinds, and the cricket in its kinds, and the grasshopper in its kinds.

23

'But all other winged insects which are four-footed are detestable to you.

24

'By these, moreover, you will be made unclean: whoever touches their carcasses becomes unclean until evening,

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and whoever picks up any of their carcasses shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening.

26

'Concerning all the animals which divide the hoof but do not make a split hoof, or which do not chew cud, they are unclean to you: whoever touches them becomes unclean.

27

'Also whatever walks on its paws, among all the creatures that walk on all fours, are unclean to you; whoever touches their carcasses becomes unclean until evening,

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and the one who picks up their carcasses shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening; they are unclean to you.

Leviticus 11:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:25 say?
Leviticus 11:25 in the NASB reads: “and whoever picks up any of their carcasses shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening.”
Where is Leviticus 11:25 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 25.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 11:25.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:25 in?
Leviticus 11:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 11:25?
Leviticus 11:25 reads (NASB): “and whoever picks up any of their carcasses shall wash his clothes and be unclean until evening.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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