Leviticus 15:8 akjv — And if he that has the issue spit on him that is clean; then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and…

American King James Version

"And if he that has the issue spit on him that is clean; then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. "

— Leviticus 15:8, American King James Version

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Leviticus 15 — Context

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And whoever touches his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

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And he that sits on any thing where on he sat that has the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

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And he that touches the flesh of him that has the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

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And if he that has the issue spit on him that is clean; then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

9

And what saddle soever he rides on that has the issue shall be unclean.

10

And whoever touches any thing that was under him shall be unclean until the even: and he that bears any of those things shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

11

And whomsoever he touches that has the issue, and has not rinsed his hands in water, he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

Leviticus 15:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 15:8 say?
Leviticus 15:8 in the American King James Version reads: “And if he that has the issue spit on him that is clean; then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. ”
Where is Leviticus 15:8 in the Bible?
Leviticus 15:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 15, verse 8.
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 15:8.
What translation should I read Leviticus 15:8 in?
Leviticus 15:8 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 15:8?
Leviticus 15:8 reads (AKJV): “And if he that has the issue spit on him that is clean; then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself 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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