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"One who eats from its carcass must wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening, and whoever carries its carcass must wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening."

— Leviticus 11:40, NET Bible

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Leviticus 11 — Context

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.

39

Edible Land Quadrupeds“‘Now if an animal that you may eat dies, whoever touches its carcass will be unclean until the evening.

40

One who eats from its carcass must wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening, and whoever carries its carcass must wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening.

41

Every swarming thing that swarms on the land is detestable; it must not be eaten.

42

You must not eat anything that crawls on its belly or anything that walks on all fours or on any number of legs of all the swarming things that swarm on the land, because they are detestable.

43

Do not make yourselves detestable by any of the swarming things. You must not defile yourselves by them and become unclean by them,

Leviticus 11:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:40 say?
Leviticus 11:40 in the NET Bible reads: “One who eats from its carcass must wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening, and whoever carries its carcass must wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening.”
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 (NET): “One who eats from its carcass must wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening, and whoever carries its carcass must wash his clothes and be unclean until the 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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