Leviticus 15:20 net — Anything she lies on during her menstruation will be unclean, and anything she sits on will be unclean.

NET Bible

"Anything she lies on during her menstruation will be unclean, and anything she sits on will be unclean."

— Leviticus 15:20, NET Bible

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Leviticus 15 — Context

17

and he must wash in water any clothing or leather that has semen on it, and it will be unclean until evening.

18

As for a woman whom a man goes to bed with, then has a seminal emission, they must bathe in water and be unclean until evening.

19

Female Bodily Discharges“‘When a woman has a discharge and her discharge is blood from her body, she is to be in her menstruation seven days, and anyone who touches her will be unclean until evening.

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Anything she lies on during her menstruation will be unclean, and anything she sits on will be unclean.

21

Anyone who touches her bed must wash his clothes, bathe in water, and be unclean until evening.

22

Anyone who touches any furniture she sits on must wash his clothes, bathe in water, and be unclean until evening.

23

If there is something on the bed or on the furniture she sits on, when he touches it he will be unclean until evening,

Leviticus 15:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Leviticus 15:20 say?
Leviticus 15:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Anything she lies on during her menstruation will be unclean, and anything she sits on will be unclean.”
Where is Leviticus 15:20 in the Bible?
Leviticus 15:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 15, verse 20.
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 15:20.
What translation should I read Leviticus 15:20 in?
Leviticus 15:20 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 15:20?
Leviticus 15:20 reads (NET): “Anything she lies on during her menstruation will be unclean, and anything she sits on will be 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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