Leviticus 15:18 kjv — The woman also with whom man shall lie with seed of copulation, they shall both bathe themselves in water, and be uncle…

King James Version

"The woman also with whom man shall lie with seed of copulation, they shall both bathe themselves in water, and be unclean until the even."

— Leviticus 15:18, King James Version

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Leviticus 15 — Context

15

And the priest shall offer them, the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him before the Lord for his issue.

16

And if any man’s seed of copulation go out from him, then he shall wash all his flesh in water, and be unclean until the even.

17

And every garment, and every skin, whereon is the seed of copulation, shall be washed with water, and be unclean until the even.

18

The woman also with whom man shall lie with seed of copulation, they shall both bathe themselves in water, and be unclean until the even.

19

And if a woman have an issue, and her issue in her flesh be blood, she shall be put apart seven days: and whosoever toucheth her shall be unclean until the even.

20

And every thing that she lieth upon in her separation shall be unclean: every thing also that she sitteth upon shall be unclean.

21

And whosoever toucheth her bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

Leviticus 15:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 15:18 say?
Leviticus 15:18 in the King James Version reads: “The woman also with whom man shall lie with seed of copulation, they shall both bathe themselves in water, and be unclean until the even.”
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 (KJV): “The woman also with whom man shall lie with seed of copulation, they shall both bathe themselves in water, 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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