Leviticus 15:2 web — "Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, 'When any man has a discharge from his body, because of his discharge…

World English Bible

""Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, 'When any man has a discharge from his body, because of his discharge he is unclean."

— Leviticus 15:2, World English Bible

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Leviticus 15 — Context

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Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

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"Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, 'When any man has a discharge from his body, because of his discharge he is unclean.

3

This shall be his uncleanness in his discharge: whether his body runs with his discharge, or his body has stopped from his discharge, it is his uncleanness.

4

"'Every bed whereon he who has the discharge lies shall be unclean; and everything he sits on shall be unclean.

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Whoever touches his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening.

Leviticus 15:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 15:2 say?
Leviticus 15:2 in the World English Bible reads: “"Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, 'When any man has a discharge from his body, because of his discharge he is unclean.”
Where is Leviticus 15:2 in the Bible?
Leviticus 15:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 15, verse 2.
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 15:2.
What translation should I read Leviticus 15:2 in?
Leviticus 15:2 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 15:2?
Leviticus 15:2 reads (WEB): “"Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, 'When any man has a discharge from his body, because of his discharge he is unclean.” 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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