Leviticus 11:31 nasb — 'These are to you the unclean among all the swarming things; whoever touches them when they are dead becomes unclean un…

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"'These are to you the unclean among all the swarming things; whoever touches them when they are dead becomes unclean until evening."

— Leviticus 11:31, NASB

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Leviticus 11 — Context

28

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

29

'Now these are to you the unclean among the swarming things which swarm on the earth: the mole, and the mouse, and the great lizard in its kinds,

30

and the gecko, and the crocodile, and the lizard, and the sand reptile, and the chameleon.

31

'These are to you the unclean among all the swarming things; whoever touches them when they are dead becomes unclean until evening.

32

'Also anything on which one of them may fall when they are dead becomes unclean, including any wooden article, or clothing, or a skin, or a sack--any article of which use is made--it shall be put in the water and be unclean until evening, then it becomes clean.

33

'As for any earthenware vessel into which one of them may fall, whatever is in it becomes unclean and you shall break the vessel.

34

'Any of the food which may be eaten, on which water comes, shall become unclean, and any liquid which may be drunk in every vessel shall become unclean.

Leviticus 11:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:31 say?
Leviticus 11:31 in the NASB reads: “'These are to you the unclean among all the swarming things; whoever touches them when they are dead becomes unclean until evening.”
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 (NASB): “'These are to you the unclean among all the swarming things; whoever touches them when they are dead becomes 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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