Leviticus 17:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 17:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 17:15 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 17:15 — KJV
“And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean. that which died...: Heb. a carcase”
— Leviticus 17:15 (KJV)
Leviticus 17:15 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 17:15
“And if he that hath the issue spit upon him that is clean; then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:15: wash, clothes, bathe
“Then the priest shall wash his clothes, and he shall bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp, and the priest shall be unclean until the even.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:15: wash, clothes, bathe
“And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:15: wash, clothes, bathe
“And he that sitteth on any thing whereon he sat that hath the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:15: wash, clothes, bathe
“And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:15: wash, clothes, bathe
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