Leviticus 17:15 bbe — And anyone who takes as food anything which has come to a natural end, or anything which has been put to death by beast…

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"And anyone who takes as food anything which has come to a natural end, or anything which has been put to death by beasts, if he is one of you by birth, or of another nation, will have to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening, and then he will be clean."

— Leviticus 17:15, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 17 — Context

For this reason I have said to the children of Israel, No man among you, or any others living with you, may take blood as food.

And any man of Israel, or any other living among them, who gets with his bow any beast or bird used for food, is to see that its blood is covered with earth.

For the blood is the life of all flesh: and so I have said to the children of Israel, You may not take any sort of blood as food, and any man who does so will be cut of.

And anyone who takes as food anything which has come to a natural end, or anything which has been put to death by beasts, if he is one of you by birth, or of another nation, will have to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening, and then he will be clean.

But if his clothing is not washed and his body bathed, his sin will be on him.

Leviticus 17:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 17:15 say?

Leviticus 17:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And anyone who takes as food anything which has come to a natural end, or anything which has been put to death by beasts, if he is one of you by birth, or of another nation, will have to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening, and then he will be clean.”

Where is Leviticus 17:15 in the Bible?

Leviticus 17:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 17, verse 15.

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 17:15.

What translation should I read Leviticus 17:15 in?

Leviticus 17:15 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 17:15?

Leviticus 17:15 reads (BBE): “And anyone who takes as food anything which has come to a natural end, or anything which has been put to death by beasts, if he is one of you by birth, or of another nation, will have to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening, and then he will be clean.” 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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