Leviticus 15:17
Leviticus 15:17 Meaning and Explanation
“And every garment, and every skin, whereon is the seed of copulation, shall be washed with water, and be unclean until the even.”
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Read Full Chapter →Garments and skins bearing semen must be washed and are unclean until evening.
The Context of Leviticus 15:17
Contaminated fabrics and leather must be washed to restore cleanness.
What Does Leviticus 15:17 Mean?
Any garment or leather item on which semen falls becomes unclean and must be washed with water. This addresses practical management of contaminated items in daily life and communal settings.
The law permits the items to be cleansed and restored through washing, allowing their continued use while maintaining ritual boundaries and preventing transmission of uncleanness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 15:17
What does Leviticus 15:17 mean?
Garments and skins bearing semen must be washed and are unclean until evening.
What is the context of Leviticus 15:17?
Contaminated fabrics and leather must be washed to restore cleanness.