Leviticus 15:18 bbe — And if a man has sex relations with a woman and his seed goes out from him, the two of them will have to be bathed in w…

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"And if a man has sex relations with a woman and his seed goes out from him, the two of them will have to be bathed in water and will be unclean till evening."

— Leviticus 15:18, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 15 — Context

15

And they are to be offered by the priest, one for a sin-offering and one for a burned offering, and the priest will take away his sin before the Lord on account of his flow.

16

And if a man's seed goes out from him, then all his body will have to be bathed in water and he will be unclean till evening.

17

And any clothing or skin on which the seed comes is to be washed with water and be unclean till evening.

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And if a man has sex relations with a woman and his seed goes out from him, the two of them will have to be bathed in water and will be unclean till evening.

19

And if a woman has a flow of blood from her body, she will have to be kept separate for seven days, and anyone touching her will be unclean till evening.

20

And everything on which she has been resting, while she is kept separate, will be unclean, and everything on which she has been seated will be unclean.

21

And anyone touching her bed will have to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening.

Leviticus 15:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 15:18 say?
Leviticus 15:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And if a man has sex relations with a woman and his seed goes out from him, the two of them will have to be bathed in water and will be unclean till evening.”
Where is Leviticus 15:18 in the Bible?
Leviticus 15:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 15, verse 18.
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 15:18.
What translation should I read Leviticus 15:18 in?
Leviticus 15:18 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 15:18?
Leviticus 15:18 reads (BBE): “And if a man has sex relations with a woman and his seed goes out from him, the two of them will have to be bathed in water and will be unclean till 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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