Leviticus 11:32
Leviticus 11:32 Meaning and Explanation
“And upon whatsoever any of them, when they are dead, doth fall, it shall be unclean; whether it be any vessel of wood, or raiment, or skin, or sack, whatsoever vessel it be, wherein any work is done, it must be put into water, and it shall be unclean until the even; so it shall be cleansed.”
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Read Full Chapter →Objects touched by an unclean creature's carcass become unclean and must be put in water until evening to be cleansed.
The Context of Leviticus 11:32
Uncleanness transmits to objects; water cleanses them.
What Does Leviticus 11:32 Mean?
The law extends uncleanness to objects. Wooden vessels, clothing, leather, or sacks that contact a dead unclean creature must be immersed in water and left until sunset.
Water becomes the cleansing agent for objects, mirroring how washing restores people. The passage of time combined with water purifies inanimate things.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 11:32
What does Leviticus 11:32 mean?
Objects touched by an unclean creature's carcass become unclean and must be put in water until evening to be cleansed.
What is the context of Leviticus 11:32?
Uncleanness transmits to objects; water cleanses them.