Leviticus 11:35 net — Anything their carcass may fall on will become unclean. An oven or small stove must be smashed to pieces; they are uncl…

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"Anything their carcass may fall on will become unclean. An oven or small stove must be smashed to pieces; they are unclean, and they will stay unclean to you."

— Leviticus 11:35, NET Bible

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Leviticus 11 — Context

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Also, anything they fall on when they die will become unclean– any wood vessel or garment or article of leather or sackcloth. Any such vessel with which work is done must be immersed in water and will be unclean until the evening. Then it will become clean.

33

As for any clay vessel they fall into, everything in it will become unclean and you must break it.

34

Any food that may be eaten which becomes soaked with water will become unclean. Anything drinkable in any such vessel will become unclean.

35

Anything their carcass may fall on will become unclean. An oven or small stove must be smashed to pieces; they are unclean, and they will stay unclean to you.

36

However, a spring or a cistern which collects water will be clean, but one who touches their carcass will be unclean.

37

Now, if such a carcass falls on any sowing seed which is to be sown, it is clean,

38

but if water is put on the seed and such a carcass falls on it, it is unclean to you.

Leviticus 11:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:35 say?
Leviticus 11:35 in the NET Bible reads: “Anything their carcass may fall on will become unclean. An oven or small stove must be smashed to pieces; they are unclean, and they will stay unclean to you.”
Where is Leviticus 11:35 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 35.
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 11:35.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:35 in?
Leviticus 11:35 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 11:35?
Leviticus 11:35 reads (NET): “Anything their carcass may fall on will become unclean. An oven or small stove must be smashed to pieces; they are unclean, and they will stay unclean to you.” 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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