Leviticus 11:32
Arabic Bible ERV 2009
احكامٌ تَتَعلّق بالحيوانات النّجسة «إنْ وَقَعَ أيٌّ مِنَ الحَيواناتِ النَّجِسَةِ المَيِّتَةِ عَلَى شَيءٍ، فَإنَّهُ يَكُونُ نَجِساً. أيِّ وِعاءٍ خَشَبِيٍّ أوْ ثِيابٍ أوْ جِلْدٍ أوْ قُماشٍ مِنْ شَعرِ الماعِزِ أوْ أيَّةِ أداةٍ تُستَخدَمُ لِأيِّ غَرَضٍ تُوضَعُ فِي الماءِ، وَسَتَبقَى نَجِسَةً إلَى المَساءِ حَيثُ تُصبِحُ طاهِرَةً.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Leviticus explains that if something dies and falls on a container, clothing, or any item used for work, that item becomes unclean. It must be washed in water and will be considered clean only after sunset. This rule helps maintain cleanliness and avoid contamination.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your favorite toy fell into a puddle. You'd need to wash it and wait until night to play with it again. This rule teaches people to keep things clean and avoid germs.
Historical Background
The book of Leviticus was written by Moses around 1440 BC. It was intended for the Israelites to provide instructions on how to live a holy life, including cleanliness and health laws. This verse is part of a larger section about what is considered clean and unclean.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can remind us of the importance of cleanliness and hygiene. For example, if you drop food on the floor, you should clean it and perhaps wait a bit before eating it, to avoid any potential contamination.
Topics
cleanlinesssanitationspiritual purityhealthrituallaws
Related Verses
Exodus 20:8-11Numbers 19:14-16Ezekiel 44:15-19Romans 14:13-141 Corinthians 6:19-20
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are these items considered unclean?
These items are considered unclean because they come into contact with something that is considered impure or unhealthy, like dead animals. This helps prevent the spread of disease and maintains a clean environment.
What does 'until the even' mean?
'Until the even' means until sunset. In ancient times, sunset marked the end of the day and was a time to start anew, which in this context, meant the item could be considered clean again.
How does this relate to modern hygiene?
This verse emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and hygiene, which is still relevant today. It reminds us to be mindful of what we touch and the importance of cleaning things properly.
Is this rule still applicable today?
While the specific rule about being unclean until sunset is not directly applicable today, the underlying principle of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene remains relevant and important in modern times.