Leviticus 22:4 nasb — 'No man of the descendants of Aaron, who is a leper or who has a discharge, may eat of the holy gifts until he is clean…

NASB

"'No man of the descendants of Aaron, who is a leper or who has a discharge, may eat of the holy gifts until he is clean. And if one touches anything made unclean by a corpse or if a man has a seminal emission,"

— Leviticus 22:4, NASB

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  • KJV

    “What man soever of the seed of Aaron is a leper, or hath a running issue; he shall not eat of the holy things, until he be clean. And whoso toucheth any thing that is unclean by the dead, or a man whose seed goeth from him;”

Leviticus 22 — Context

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Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Tell Aaron and his sons to be careful with the holy gifts of the sons of Israel, which they dedicate to Me, so as not to profane My holy name; I am the LORD.

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"Say to them, 'If any man among all your descendants throughout your generations approaches the holy gifts which the sons of Israel dedicate to the LORD, while he has an uncleanness, that person shall be cut off from before Me; I am the LORD.

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'No man of the descendants of Aaron, who is a leper or who has a discharge, may eat of the holy gifts until he is clean. And if one touches anything made unclean by a corpse or if a man has a seminal emission,

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or if a man touches any teeming things by which he is made unclean, or any man by whom he is made unclean, whatever his uncleanness;

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a person who touches any such shall be unclean until evening, and shall not eat of the holy gifts unless he has bathed his body in water.

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'But when the sun sets, he will be clean, and afterward he shall eat of the holy gifts, for it is his food.

Leviticus 22:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 22:4 say?
Leviticus 22:4 in the NASB reads: “'No man of the descendants of Aaron, who is a leper or who has a discharge, may eat of the holy gifts until he is clean. And if one touches anything made unclean by a corpse or if a man has a seminal emission,”
Where is Leviticus 22:4 in the Bible?
Leviticus 22:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 22, verse 4.
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 22:4.
What translation should I read Leviticus 22:4 in?
Leviticus 22:4 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 22:4?
Leviticus 22:4 reads (NASB): “'No man of the descendants of Aaron, who is a leper or who has a discharge, may eat of the holy gifts until he is clean. And if one touches anything made unclean by a corpse or if a man has a seminal emission,” 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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