Leviticus 11:38

What does Leviticus 11:38 mean?

A plain-English look at Leviticus 11:38 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But if water be put upon the seed, and aught of their carcass fall thereon, it is unclean unto you.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But if any water be put upon the seed, and any part of their carcase fall thereon, it shall be unclean unto you.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But if water be put upon the seed, and aught of their carcass fall thereon, it is unclean unto you.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But if water is put on the seed, and any part of the dead body gets on to it, it will be unclean to you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and when water is put on the seed, and <FI>any<Fi> of its carcase hath fallen on it--unclean it <FI>is<Fi> to you.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But if any man pour water upon the seed, and afterwards it be touched by the carcasses, it shall be forthwith defiled.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

but if water have been put on the seed, and any part of their carcase fall thereon, it shall be unclean unto you.

Context

v.37And if aught of their carcass fall upon any sowing seed which is to be sown, it is clean.

v.38This passage

v.39And if any beast, of which ye may eat, die; he that toucheth the carcass thereof shall be unclean until the even.

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