Leviticus 11:36
Leviticus 11:36 in Multiple Translations
Nevertheless, a spring or cistern containing water will remain clean, but one who touches a carcass in it will be unclean.
Nevertheless a fountain or pit, wherein there is plenty of water, shall be clean: but that which toucheth their carcase shall be unclean.
Nevertheless a fountain or a pit wherein is a gathering of water shall be clean: but that which toucheth their carcass shall be unclean.
But at the same time a fountain or a place where water is stored for use will be clean; but anyone touching their dead bodies will be unclean.
On the other hand, if it's a spring or cistern containing water then it will remain clean, but if you touch one of these dead bodies in it you will be unclean.
Yet the fountaines and welles where there is plentie of water shalbe cleane: but that which toucheth their carkeises shalbe vncleane.
'Only — a fountain or pit, a collection of water, is clean, but that which is coming against their carcase is unclean;
Nevertheless a spring or a cistern in which water is gathered shall be clean, but that which touches their carcass shall be unclean.
Nevertheless, a fountain or pit, in which there is plenty of water, shall be clean: but that which toucheth their carcass shall be unclean.
But fountains and cisterns, and all gatherings together of waters shall be clean. He that toucheth their carcasses shall be defiled.
If one of their carcasses falls into a spring or a pit for storing water, the water may still be drunk, but anyone who touches one of those carcasses becomes unacceptable to me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 11:36
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Leviticus 11:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַ֣ךְ
מַעְיָ֥ן
וּ/ב֛וֹר
מִקְוֵה
מַ֖יִם
יִהְיֶ֣ה
טָה֑וֹר
וְ/נֹגֵ֥עַ
בְּ/נִבְלָתָ֖/ם
יִטְמָֽא
אַ֣ךְ
ʼak
H389
surely
DirObjM
מַעְיָ֥ן
maʻyân
H4599
spring
N-ms
וּ/ב֛וֹר
bôwr
H953
pit
Conj | N-ms
מִקְוֵה
miqveh
H4723
Kue
N-ms
מַ֖יִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp
יִהְיֶ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
טָה֑וֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
pure
Adj
וְ/נֹגֵ֥עַ
nâgaʻ
H5060
to touch
Conj | V-Qal
בְּ/נִבְלָתָ֖/ם
nᵉbêlâh
H5038
carcass
Prep | N-fs | Suff
יִטְמָֽא
ṭâmêʼ
H2930
to defile
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 11:36
אַ֣ךְ
ʼak
H389
"surely"
DirObjM
This Hebrew word is used to emphasize something, like saying 'surely' or 'certainly'. It can also be used to limit or restrict something, like saying 'only' or 'but'.
Definition: 1) indeed, surely (emphatic) 2) howbeit, only, but, yet (restrictive)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: also, in any wise, at least, but, certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless, notwithstanding, only, save, surely, of a surety, truly, verily, [phrase] wherefore, yet (but). See also: Genesis 7:23; 2 Kings 23:35; Psalms 23:6.
מַעְיָ֥ן
maʻyân
H4599
"spring"
N-ms
A mayan was a spring or fountain, and can also refer to a source of satisfaction. It is mentioned in the Bible as a physical spring, but also figuratively as a source of joy or comfort.
Definition: spring
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: fountain, spring, well. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 87:7; Psalms 74:15.
וּ/ב֛וֹר
bôwr
H953
"pit"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a cistern or pit, often used to hold water or as a prison. In the Bible, it is used to describe a place of confinement, like a dungeon or well. It is a physical hole in the ground.
Definition: pit, well, cistern, dungeon, pit of the grave
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cistern, dungeon, fountain, pit, well. See also: Genesis 37:20; Proverbs 5:15; Psalms 7:16.
מִקְוֵה
miqveh
H4723
"Kue"
N-ms
Miqveh refers to a collection of things, like a pool of water or a group of people and horses. It can also mean a source of hope or confidence. This term is used in various contexts, including gatherings and pools of water.
Definition: § (CLBL) Kue, a place in Cilicia from which Solomon imported horses
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: abiding, gathering together, hope, linen yarn, plenty (of water), pool. See also: Genesis 1:10; 2 Chronicles 1:16; Jeremiah 14:8.
מַ֖יִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
יִהְיֶ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
טָה֑וֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
"pure"
Adj
Tahor means pure or clean, and can refer to physical, moral, or ceremonial purity. In the Bible, it describes clean animals and morally upright people. It is often used to describe something as fair or pure.
Definition: 1) pure, clean 1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals) 1b) pure (physically) 1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: clean, fair, pure(-ness). See also: Genesis 7:2; Leviticus 13:40; Psalms 12:7.
וְ/נֹגֵ֥עַ
nâgaʻ
H5060
"to touch"
Conj | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to touch or reach something, and can also mean to strike or defeat someone. It is used in Exodus to describe God's power and in Psalms to describe human emotions. The word has various translations, including beat, bring, and plague.
Definition: 1) to touch, reach, strike 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to touch 1a2) to strike 1a3) to reach, extend to 1a4) to be stricken 1a4a) stricken (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be stricken, be defeated 1c) (Piel) to strike 1d) (Pual) to be stricken (by disease) 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to touch, reach, approach, arrive 1e1) to cause to touch, apply 1e2) to reach, extend, attain, arrive, come 1e3) to approach (of time) 1e4) to befall (of fate)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: beat, ([idiom] be able to) bring (down), cast, come (nigh), draw near (nigh), get up, happen, join, near, plague, reach (up), smite, strike, touch. See also: Genesis 3:3; 2 Chronicles 3:12; Psalms 32:6.
בְּ/נִבְלָתָ֖/ם
nᵉbêlâh
H5038
"carcass"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a dead body or carcass, whether human or animal, often translated as 'dead body' or 'carcass'. It can also symbolize an idol.
Definition: 1) carcass, corpse 1a) of humans, idols, animals
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: (dead) body, (dead) carcase, dead of itself, which died, (beast) that (which) dieth of itself. See also: Leviticus 5:2; Joshua 8:29; Psalms 79:2.
יִטְמָֽא
ṭâmêʼ
H2930
"to defile"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to be foul or contaminated, often in a moral or ceremonial sense. It is used in the Bible to describe something that is unclean or polluted. In the book of Leviticus, it talks about being unclean and how to become clean again.
Definition: 1) to be unclean, become unclean, become impure 1a) (Qal) to be or become unclean 1a1) sexually 1a2) religiously 1a3) ceremonially 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to defile oneself, be defiled 1b1a) sexually 1b1b) by idolatry 1b1c) ceremonially 1b2) to be regarded as unclean 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to defile 1c1a) sexually 1c1b) religiously 1c1c) ceremonially 1c2) to pronounce unclean, declare unclean (ceremonially) 1c3) to profane (God's name) 1d) (Pual) to be defiled 1e) (Hithpael) to be unclean 1f) (Hothpael) to be defiled
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: defile (self), pollute (self), be (make, make self, pronounce) unclean, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:5; Leviticus 22:5; Psalms 79:1.
Study Notes — Leviticus 11:36
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 11:36 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 11:36
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 11:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 11:36
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 11:36
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 11:36
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 11:36
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 11:36
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 11:36
- Sermons on Leviticus 11:36
Context — Clean and Unclean Animals
34Any food coming into contact with water from that pot will be unclean, and any drink in such a container will be unclean.
35Anything upon which one of their carcasses falls will be unclean. If it is an oven or cooking pot, it must be smashed; it is unclean and will remain unclean for you.
36Nevertheless, a spring or cistern containing water will remain clean, but one who touches a carcass in it will be unclean.
37If a carcass falls on any seed for sowing, the seed is clean; 38but if water has been put on the seed and a carcass falls on it, it is unclean for you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Zechariah 13:1 | “On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the people of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity. |
| 2 | John 4:14 | But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.” |
Leviticus 11:36 Summary
This verse, Leviticus 11:36, teaches us that even if something unclean, like a dead animal, is in a clean environment, like a spring or cistern, it can still make us unclean if we touch it. However, the clean environment itself remains clean, as seen in the example of the spring or cistern. This reminds us that we need to be careful about what we come into contact with, because it can affect our spiritual purity, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1. Just like we want to keep our physical bodies clean, we also need to keep our spiritual lives clean by avoiding things that can defile us, as seen in Psalm 51:7 and 1 John 1:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of a spring or cistern in this verse?
A spring or cistern represents a natural source of water, and according to Leviticus 11:36, it remains clean even if it contains a carcass, but the person touching the carcass becomes unclean, highlighting the importance of ritual purity as seen in Leviticus 11:1-47.
How does this verse relate to the concept of uncleanness in the Bible?
In the Bible, uncleanness is often associated with spiritual impurity, as seen in Leviticus 11:1-47, and this verse emphasizes that coming into contact with a carcass, even in a clean environment like a spring or cistern, can make a person unclean, requiring purification, as mentioned in Leviticus 12:1-8 and Numbers 19:1-10.
Is this verse still applicable to us today?
While the specific laws about uncleanness in Leviticus 11:36 may not directly apply to us today, the principle of separating ourselves from things that can defile us spiritually is still relevant, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1, where we are called to separate ourselves from unbelievers and to cleanse ourselves from all defilement.
What does this verse teach us about God's character?
This verse teaches us that God is a holy God who desires His people to be holy, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45, and that He has provided a way for us to be cleansed from our impurities, as seen in Ezekiel 36:25-27 and Hebrews 10:22.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'carcasses' in my life that I need to avoid touching in order to remain spiritually clean?
- How can I apply the principle of separating myself from defiling things in my daily life, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1?
- What are some natural 'springs' of spiritual refreshment in my life, and how can I protect them from being contaminated by the 'carcasses' of sin and worldly influences?
- In what ways can I 'touch' a carcass in my daily life, and what are the consequences of doing so, according to Leviticus 11:36?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 11:36
Nevertheless, a fountain or pit, [wherein there is] plenty of water,.... Or, "a fountain or pit, a collection of waters", the copulative being wanting, as some observe, Aben Ezra takes notice of; or
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 11:36
Nevertheless a fountain or pit, wherein there is plenty of water, shall be clean: but that which toucheth their carcase shall be unclean. Nevertheless a fountain or pit, wherein there is plenty of water, shall be clean.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 11:36
Wherein there is plenty of water; of which no solid reason can be given, whilst such unclean things remain in them, but only the will of the Lawgiver, and his merciful condescension to men’ s necessities, water being scarce in those countries; and for the same reason God would have the ceremonial law of sacrifices to be offered to God, give place to the moral law of mercy towards men.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 11:36
Leviticus 11:36 Nevertheless a fountain or pit, [wherein there is] plenty of water, shall be clean: but that which toucheth their carcase shall be unclean.Ver. 36. Nevertheless a fountain.] Because it would cleanse itself, and work out the uncleanness. So will faith.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 11:36
(36) Nevertheless a fountain or pit, wherein there is plenty of water.—Better, But wells and cisterns being gatherings together of water. But if the unclean carcase, or any portion of it, happens to fall or to be thrown into wells or cisterns, they are to be treated as large collections of water, such as pools, ponds, and lakes, and hence are exempt from contracting pollution. The constant change of water which takes place in these reservoirs counteracts the effects of the polluting carcase. When it is borne in mind how few are the wells and cisterns in the East, and how scarce water is, the merciful provision of this law will be apparent. According to the canon which obtained during the second Temple, this immunity was only applicable to receptacles of water actually in the ground, but not to collections of water in vessels. But that which toucheth.—Better, but he who toucheth. But though the water into which the carcase has fallen is mercifully exempted, he who comes in contact with the carcase in the water and removes it from the water is unclean, because the carcase itself remains a source of defilement.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 11:36
Verse 36. A fountain or pit, c.] This must either refer to running water, the stream of which soon carries off all impurities, or to large reservoirs where the water soon purifies itself the water in either which touched the unclean thing, being considered as impure, the rest of the water being clean.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 11:36
36. The continuous renewal of water in a well renders the uncleanness inappreciable, but he who takes out the carcase is rendered unclean by touching it. The case of the pit or cistern is not clear. It might be so large that the effect of a small swarming thing could be neglected, or the water might be replenished by rain.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 11:36
36. A fountain… shall be clean — Living water, the means of purity, must be incapable of defilement, or pollution may become universal.
Sermons on Leviticus 11:36
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Ritual Immursion (The Origin of Christian Baptism) by Robert Wurtz II | Robert Wurtz II delves into the historical controversies and innovations surrounding water baptism, exploring the transition from immersion to 'clinical baptism' by pouring, as see |
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From Simon to Peter #20 - a Major Lesson in Humility by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the passage in John chapter 13 where Jesus washes the feet of his disciples. The preacher emphasizes the contrast between Jesus' attitude of |
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Glimpses of the Future - Part 4 by Derek Prince | This sermon delves into various prophetic glimpses of the future, focusing on events related to Israel, including unique tribulation, the sealing of 144,000 young Israelis, Israel' |
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Studies in Zechariah 11 Zechariah 12: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the last section of the book of Zechariah, specifically chapters 12, 13, and 14. These chapters discuss events related to the closing of the |
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The Heartbeat of the Holy Spirit by Ian Barclay | In this sermon, the speaker begins by recounting a story of a river catching fire and how it became a significant event in the community. He then discusses the impact of the Holy S |
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An Enquiry Into the Duty Of by William Carey | William Carey emphasizes the importance of fervent and united prayer in promoting God's glorious designs and the expansion of Christ's kingdom. He highlights the necessity of seeki |
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Cleansing Through the Blood by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes the transformative power of the blood of Jesus in his sermon 'Cleansing Through the Blood.' He explains that while the blood brings reconciliation and pard |