Leviticus 15:4 Meaning and Explanation
“Every bed, whereon he lieth that hath the issue, is unclean: and every thing, whereon he sitteth, shall be unclean.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Beds and seats of an afflicted person become ritually unclean.
The Context of Leviticus 15:4
Contact with the afflicted person's belongings spreads uncleanness.
What Does Leviticus 15:4 Mean?
Objects that receive the person's body weight—beds and seats—absorb the uncleanness and require washing before becoming clean again. This prevents the spread of uncleanness through shared objects and living spaces.
The law demonstrates care for community health by controlling contact with potentially contaminated surfaces, establishing practical boundaries that allow daily life to continue while managing ritual purity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 15:4
What does Leviticus 15:4 mean?
Beds and seats of an afflicted person become ritually unclean.
What is the context of Leviticus 15:4?
Contact with the afflicted person's belongings spreads uncleanness.