Leviticus 15:16 cpdv — A man from whom the seed of sexual intercourse goes out shall wash his entire body with water, and he shall be unclean…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"A man from whom the seed of sexual intercourse goes out shall wash his entire body with water, and he shall be unclean until evening. "

— Leviticus 15:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 15 — Context

13

If he who suffers from this affliction will have been healed, he shall number seven days after his cleansing, and having washed his clothes and his entire body in living water, he shall be clean.

14

Then, on the eighth day, he shall take two turtledoves or two young pigeons, and he shall advance, in the sight of the Lord, toward the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, and he shall give these to the priest,

15

who shall offer one for sin, and the other as a holocaust. And he shall pray for him before the Lord, so that he may be cleansed from the flow of his seed.

16

A man from whom the seed of sexual intercourse goes out shall wash his entire body with water, and he shall be unclean until evening.

17

The garment or skin which he will have, he shall wash with water, and it shall be unclean until evening.

18

The woman with whom he has had sexual intercourse shall be washed with water, and she shall be unclean until evening.

19

The woman who, at the return of the month, undergoes the flow of blood shall be separated for seven days.

Leviticus 15:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 15:16 say?
Leviticus 15:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “A man from whom the seed of sexual intercourse goes out shall wash his entire body with water, and he shall be unclean until evening. ”
Where is Leviticus 15:16 in the Bible?
Leviticus 15:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 15, verse 16.
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 15:16.
What translation should I read Leviticus 15:16 in?
Leviticus 15:16 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 15:16?
Leviticus 15:16 reads (CPDV): “A man from whom the seed of sexual intercourse goes out shall wash his entire body with water, and he shall be unclean until 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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