Leviticus 11:31 kjva — These are unclean to you among all that creep: whosoever doth touch them, when they be dead, shall be unclean until the…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"These are unclean to you among all that creep: whosoever doth touch them, when they be dead, shall be unclean until the even."

— Leviticus 11:31, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 11 — Context

28

And he that beareth the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: they are unclean unto you.

29

These also shall be unclean unto you among the creeping things that creep upon the earth; the weasel, and the mouse, and the tortoise after his kind,

30

And the ferret, and the chameleon, and the lizard, and the snail, and the mole.

31

These are unclean to you among all that creep: whosoever doth touch them, when they be dead, shall be unclean until the even.

32

And upon whatsoever any of them, when they are dead, doth fall, it shall be unclean; whether it be any vessel of wood, or raiment, or skin, or sack, whatsoever vessel it be, wherein any work is done, it must be put into water, and it shall be unclean until the even; so it shall be cleansed.

33

And every earthen vessel, whereinto any of them falleth, whatsoever is in it shall be unclean; and ye shall break it.

34

Of all meat which may be eaten, that on which such water cometh shall be unclean: and all drink that may be drunk in every such vessel shall be unclean.

Leviticus 11:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:31 say?
Leviticus 11:31 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “These are unclean to you among all that creep: whosoever doth touch them, when they be dead, shall be unclean until the even.”
Where is Leviticus 11:31 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 31.
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 11:31.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:31 in?
Leviticus 11:31 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 11:31?
Leviticus 11:31 reads (KJVA): “These are unclean to you among all that creep: whosoever doth touch them, when they be dead, shall be unclean until the even.” 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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