Leviticus 11:36 bbe — But at the same time a fountain or a place where water is stored for use will be clean; but anyone touching their dead…

Bible in Basic English

"But at the same time a fountain or a place where water is stored for use will be clean; but anyone touching their dead bodies will be unclean."

— Leviticus 11:36, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 11 — Context

33

And if one of them gets into any vessel of earth, whatever is in the vessel will be unclean and the vessel will have to be broken.

34

Any food in it, and anything on which water from it comes, will be unclean: any drink taken from such a vessel will be unclean.

35

Any part of the dead body of one of these, falling on anything, will make it unclean; if it is an oven or a cooking-pot it will have to be broken: they are unclean and will be unclean to you.

36

But at the same time a fountain or a place where water is stored for use will be clean; but anyone touching their dead bodies will be unclean.

37

If any part of the dead body of one of these gets on to any seed for planting, it is clean;

38

But if water is put on the seed, and any part of the dead body gets on to it, it will be unclean to you.

39

And if any beast which may be used for food comes to a natural death, anyone touching its dead body will be unclean till evening.

Leviticus 11:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:36 say?
Leviticus 11:36 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But at the same time a fountain or a place where water is stored for use will be clean; but anyone touching their dead bodies will be unclean.”
Where is Leviticus 11:36 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 36.
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 11:36.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:36 in?
Leviticus 11:36 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 11:36?
Leviticus 11:36 reads (BBE): “But at the same time a fountain or a place where water is stored for use will be clean; but anyone touching their dead bodies will be unclean.” 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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