Leviticus 11:36 Meaning and Explanation
“Nevertheless a fountain or pit, wherein there is plenty of water, shall be clean: but that which toucheth their carcase shall be unclean.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Living water in fountains or pits remains clean despite unclean contact; only the touched part becomes unclean.
The Context of Leviticus 11:36
Exception: abundant water sources resist full contamination.
What Does Leviticus 11:36 Mean?
Large flowing or collected water sources maintain cleanliness even if an unclean creature touches them. The abundance of water prevents complete contamination.
This exception shows that scale matters. Vast quantities of moving or fresh water resist uncleanness in ways that small static quantities cannot.
Leviticus 11:36 in the Original Language
מַיִם חַיִּים (mayim chayyim), 'living water' — flowing or fresh water.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 11:36
What does Leviticus 11:36 mean?
Living water in fountains or pits remains clean despite unclean contact; only the touched part becomes unclean.
What is the context of Leviticus 11:36?
Exception: abundant water sources resist full contamination.