Leviticus 15:8 bbe — And if liquid from the mouth of the unclean man comes on to him who is clean, then he is to have his clothing washed an…

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"And if liquid from the mouth of the unclean man comes on to him who is clean, then he is to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening."

— Leviticus 15:8, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 15 — Context

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

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And he who has been seated on anything on which the unclean man has been seated is to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening.

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And anyone touching the flesh of the unclean man is to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening.

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And if liquid from the mouth of the unclean man comes on to him who is clean, then he is to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening.

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And any leather seat on a horse on which the unclean man has been seated will be unclean.

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And anyone touching anything which was under him will be unclean till the evening; anyone taking up any of these things is to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening.

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And anyone on whom the unclean man puts his hands, without washing them in water, is to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening.

Leviticus 15:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 15:8 say?
Leviticus 15:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And if liquid from the mouth of the unclean man comes on to him who is clean, then he is to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening.”
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 (BBE): “And if liquid from the mouth of the unclean man comes on to him who is clean, then he is to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and 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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