Leviticus 11:40 akjv — And he that eats of the carcass of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: he also that bears the car…

American King James Version

"And he that eats of the carcass of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: he also that bears the carcass of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even. "

— Leviticus 11:40, American King James Version

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Leviticus 11 — Context

37

And if any part of their carcass fall on any sowing seed which is to be sown, it shall be clean.

38

But if any water be put on the seed, and any part of their carcass fall thereon, it shall be unclean to you.

39

And if any beast, of which you may eat, die; he that touches the carcass thereof shall be unclean until the even.

40

And he that eats of the carcass of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: he also that bears the carcass of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even.

41

And every creeping thing that creeps on the earth shall be an abomination; it shall not be eaten.

42

Whatever goes on the belly, and whatever goes on all four, or whatever has more feet among all creeping things that creep on the earth, them you shall not eat; for they are an abomination.

43

You shall not make yourselves abominable with any creeping thing that creeps, neither shall you make yourselves unclean with them, that you should be defiled thereby.

Leviticus 11:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:40 say?
Leviticus 11:40 in the American King James Version reads: “And he that eats of the carcass of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: he also that bears the carcass of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even. ”
Where is Leviticus 11:40 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 40.
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 11:40.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:40 in?
Leviticus 11:40 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 11:40?
Leviticus 11:40 reads (AKJV): “And he that eats of the carcass of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: he also that bears the carcass of it shall wash his clothes, and 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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