Leviticus 11:38 cpdv — But if anyone has poured water upon the seed grain, and afterwards it was touched by the carcasses, it shall be immedia…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But if anyone has poured water upon the seed grain, and afterwards it was touched by the carcasses, it shall be immediately defiled. "

— Leviticus 11:38, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 11 — Context

35

And if anything from among these kinds of dead things has fallen upon it, it shall be unclean, whether it be an oven, or a pot with feet, these shall be unclean and shall be destroyed.

36

Yet truly, fountains and cisterns, and all reservoirs of water shall be clean. Whoever will have touched their carcasses shall be defiled.

37

If it falls upon seed grain, it shall not defile it.

38

But if anyone has poured water upon the seed grain, and afterwards it was touched by the carcasses, it shall be immediately defiled.

39

If any animals will have died, from which it is lawful for you to eat, whoever will have touched its carcass shall be unclean until evening.

40

And whoever will have eaten or carried anything of these shall wash his clothes, and he shall be unclean until evening.

41

All that creeps across the earth shall be abominable, neither shall it be taken up as food.

Leviticus 11:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:38 say?
Leviticus 11:38 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But if anyone has poured water upon the seed grain, and afterwards it was touched by the carcasses, it shall be immediately defiled. ”
Where is Leviticus 11:38 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 38.
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 11:38.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:38 in?
Leviticus 11:38 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 11:38?
Leviticus 11:38 reads (CPDV): “But if anyone has poured water upon the seed grain, and afterwards it was touched by the carcasses, it shall be immediately defiled. ” 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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