Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Any bed she lies on while her discharge continues will be unclean, as is her bed during her monthly period, and anything she sits on will be unclean, as during her period. New Living Translation Any bed she lies on and any object she sits on during that time will be unclean, just as during her normal menstrual period. English Standard Version Every bed on which she lies, all the days of her discharge, shall be to her as the bed of her impurity. And everything on which she sits shall be unclean, as in the uncleanness of her menstrual impurity. Berean Standard Bible Any bed on which she lies or any furniture on which she sits during the days of her discharge will be unclean, like her bed during her menstrual period. Berean Literal Bible Every bed on which she lies all the days of her discharge shall be to her like the bed of her menstruation, and every vessel on which she sits shall be unclean like the uncleanness of her menstruation. King James Bible Every bed whereon she lieth all the days of her issue shall be unto her as the bed of her separation: and whatsoever she sitteth upon shall be unclean, as the uncleanness of her separation. New King James Version Every bed on which she lies all the days of her discharge shall be to her as the bed of her impurity; and whatever she sits on shall be unclean, as the uncleanness of her impurity. New American Standard Bible Any bed on which she lies all the days of her discharge shall be to her like her bed at menstruation; and every object on which she sits shall be unclean, like her uncleanness at that time. NASB 1995 ‘Any bed on which she lies all the days of her discharge shall be to her like her bed at menstruation; and every thing on which she sits shall be unclean, like her uncleanness at that time. NASB 1977 ‘Any bed on which she lies all the days of her discharge shall be to her like her bed at menstruation; and every thing on which she sits shall be unclean, like her uncleanness at that time. Legacy Standard Bible Any bed on which she lies all the days of her discharge shall be to her like her bed at menstruation; and every thing on which she sits shall be unclean, like her uncleanness from her menstrual impurity. Amplified Bible Every bed on which she lies during the time of her discharge shall be to her like the bed of her menstrual impurity, and whatever she sits on shall be unclean, like the uncleanness of her monthly period. Berean Annotated Bible Any bed on which she lies or any furniture on which she sits during the days of her discharge will be unclean, like her bed during her menstrual period. Christian Standard Bible Any bed she lies on during the days of her discharge will be like her bed during menstrual impurity; any furniture she sits on will be unclean as in her menstrual period. Holman Christian Standard Bible Any bed she lies on during the days of her discharge will be like her bed during menstrual impurity; any furniture she sits on will be unclean as in her menstrual period. American Standard Version Every bed whereon she lieth all the days of her issue shall be unto her as the bed of her impurity: and everything whereon she sitteth shall be unclean, as the uncleanness of her impurity. Contemporary English Version Anything that she rests on or sits on during this time is also unclean, just as it would be during her period. English Revised Version Every bed whereon she lieth all the days of her issue shall be unto her as the bed of her impurity: and every thing whereon she sitteth shall be unclean, as the uncleanness of her impurity. GOD'S WORD® Translation As long as she has a discharge, any bed she lies on or anything she sits on is unclean. It is like her period. Good News Translation Any bed on which she lies and anything on which she sits during this time is unclean. International Standard Version Every bed on which she sleeps the whole time she has the discharge will be her own unclean bed, so that every object on which she sits becomes unclean like her menstrual uncleanness. NET Bible Any bed she lies on all the days of her discharge will be to her like the bed of her menstruation, any furniture she sits on will be unclean like the impurity of her menstruation, New Heart English Bible Every bed whereon she lies all the days of her discharge shall be to her as the bed of her period: and everything whereon she sits shall be unclean, as the uncleanness of her period. Webster's Bible Translation Every bed on which she lieth all the days of her issue shall be to her as the bed of her separation: and whatever she sitteth upon shall be unclean as the uncleanness of her separation. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAny bed on which she lies or any furniture on which she sits during the days of her discharge will be unclean, like her bed during her menstrual period. World English Bible Every bed she lies on all the days of her discharge shall be to her as the bed of her period. Everything she sits on shall be unclean, as the uncleanness of her period. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionEvery bed on which she lies all the days of her discharge is as the bed of her separation to her, and every vessel on which she sits is unclean as the uncleanness of her separation; Berean Literal Bible Every bed on which she lies all the days of her discharge shall be to her like the bed of her menstruation, and every vessel on which she sits shall be unclean like the uncleanness of her menstruation. Young's Literal Translation 'All the bed on which she lieth all the days of her issue is as the bed of her separation to her, and all the vessel on which she sitteth is unclean as the uncleanness of her separation; Smith's Literal Translation Every bed which she shall lie upon it all the days of her flowing, shall be to her as the bed of her uncleanness; and every vessel which she shall sit upon it shall be unclean, as the impurity of her uncleanness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEvery bed on which she sleepeth, and every vessel on which she sitteth, shall be defiled. Catholic Public Domain Version Every bed on which she sleeps, and every item on which she sits, shall be polluted. New American Bible Any bed on which she lies during such a flow becomes unclean, as it would during her menstrual period, and any article on which she sits becomes unclean just as during her menstrual period. New Revised Standard Version Every bed on which she lies during all the days of her discharge shall be treated as the bed of her impurity; and everything on which she sits shall be unclean, as in the uncleanness of her impurity. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEvery bed on which she lies all the days of her discharge shall be to her as the bed of her menstruation; and everything upon which she sits shall be unclean, as the uncleanness of her menstruation. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And every bed where she will lie all the days of her issue shall be as the bed of her menstruation to her, and every garment where she will sit shall be defiled as the defilement of her menstruation. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Every bed whereon she lieth all the days of her issue shall be unto her as the bed of her impurity; and every thing whereon she sitteth shall be unclean, as the uncleanness of her impurity. Brenton Septuagint Translation And every bed on which she shall lie all the days of her flux shall be to her as the bed of her separation, and every seat whereon she shall sit shall be unclean according to the uncleanness of her separation. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Uncleanness of Women…25When a woman has a discharge of her blood for many days at a time other than her menstrual period, or if it continues beyond her period, she will be unclean all the days of her unclean discharge, just as she is during the days of her menstruation. 26Any bed on which she lies or any furniture on which she sits during the days of her discharge will be unclean, like her bed during her menstrual period. 27Anyone who touches these things will be unclean; he must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.… Cross References Any bed on which she lies Numbers 19:14-15 This is the law when a person dies in a tent: Everyone who enters the tent and everyone already in the tent will be unclean for seven days, / and any open container without a lid fastened on it is unclean. Haggai 2:13-14 So Haggai asked, “If one who is defiled by contact with a corpse touches any of these, does it become defiled?” “Yes, it becomes defiled,” the priests answered. / Then Haggai replied, “So it is with this people and this nation before Me, declares the LORD, and so it is with every work of their hands; whatever they offer there is defiled. Leviticus 11:32-33 When one of them dies and falls on something, that article becomes unclean; any article of wood, clothing, leather, sackcloth, or any implement used for work must be rinsed with water and will remain unclean until evening; then it will be clean. / If any of them falls into a clay pot, everything in it will be unclean; you must break the pot. or any furniture on which she sits 2 Kings 4:10 Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” Amos 6:4 You lie on beds inlaid with ivory, and lounge upon your couches. You dine on lambs from the flock and calves from the stall. Esther 1:6 Hangings of white and blue linen were fastened with cords of fine white and purple material to silver rings on the marble pillars. Gold and silver couches were arranged on a mosaic pavement of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl, and other costly stones. during the days of her discharge Mark 5:25-34 And a woman was there who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. / She had borne much agony under the care of many physicians and had spent all she had, but to no avail. Instead, her condition had only grown worse. / When the woman heard about Jesus, she came up through the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak. … Luke 8:43-48 including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, but no one was able to heal her. / She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. / “Who touched Me?” Jesus asked. But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, “the people are crowding and pressing against You.” … Matthew 9:20-22 Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak. / She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.” / Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour. will be unclean, Leviticus 22:4-6 If a descendant of Aaron has a skin disease or a discharge, he may not eat the sacred offerings until he is clean. Whoever touches anything defiled by a corpse or by a man who has an emission of semen, / or whoever touches a crawling creature or a person that makes him unclean, whatever the uncleanness may be— / the man who touches any of these will remain unclean until evening. He must not eat from the sacred offerings unless he has bathed himself with water. Numbers 19:22 Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it will be unclean until evening.” Leviticus 11:43-44 Do not defile yourselves by any crawling creature; do not become unclean or defiled by them. / For I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am holy. You must not defile yourselves by any creature that crawls along the ground. like her bed during her menstrual period. Leviticus 20:18 If a man lies with a menstruating woman and has sexual relations with her, he has exposed the source of her flow, and she has uncovered the source of her blood. Both of them must be cut off from among their people. Ezekiel 22:10 In you they have uncovered the nakedness of their fathers; in you they violate women during their menstrual impurity. Genesis 31:35 Rachel said to her father, “Sir, do not be angry that I cannot stand up before you; for I am having my period.” So Laban searched but could not find the household idols. Leviticus 12:2-5 “Say to the Israelites, ‘A woman who becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son will be unclean for seven days, as she is during the days of her menstruation. / And on the eighth day the flesh of the boy’s foreskin is to be circumcised. / The woman shall continue in purification from her bleeding for thirty-three days. She must not touch anything sacred or go into the sanctuary until the days of her purification are complete. … Treasury of Scripture Every bed where on she lies all the days of her issue shall be to her as the bed of her separation: and whatever she sits on shall be unclean, as the uncleanness of her separation. Jump to Previous Bed Continues Discharge Flow Flux Impurity Issue Lies Menstruation Normally Object Period Resting Seated Separation Sits Sitteth Time Times Unclean Uncleanness Way Whatever Whatsoever WhereonJump to Next Bed Continues Discharge Flow Flux Impurity Issue Lies Menstruation Normally Object Period Resting Seated Separation Sits Sitteth Time Times Unclean Uncleanness Way Whatever Whatsoever WhereonLeviticus 15 1. The uncleanness of men in their issues13. The cleansing of them 19. The uncleanness of women in their issues 28. Their cleansing Any bed on which she lies In ancient Israel, the bed was a significant piece of furniture, often a simple mat or cushion. The concept of uncleanness associated with the bed highlights the importance of ritual purity in daily life. This reflects the broader Levitical concern with holiness and separation from impurity, emphasizing the need for the Israelites to maintain a state of cleanliness to approach God. or any furniture on which she sits during the days of her discharge will be unclean like her bed during her menstrual period Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God to instruct the Israelites on matters of cleanliness and holiness. 2. Israelites The recipients of the Levitical laws, who were called to live in a manner that reflected God's holiness. 3. Tabernacle The central place of worship for the Israelites, where maintaining ritual purity was essential. 4. Priests The mediators between God and the people, responsible for teaching and enforcing the laws of cleanliness. 5. Uncleanliness A state that required purification rituals to restore a person to a condition suitable for worship and community life. Teaching Points Holiness and SeparationThe laws in Leviticus emphasize the importance of being set apart for God. As believers, we are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness. Understanding Ritual Purity While the specific laws of cleanliness may not apply to Christians today, the principle of approaching God with reverence and purity remains relevant. Compassion and Inclusion Jesus' interaction with the woman with the issue of blood teaches us to show compassion and inclusion to those who may feel marginalized due to their circumstances. Spiritual Cleansing The rituals of the Old Testament point to the need for spiritual cleansing, which is ultimately fulfilled in Christ. We are called to seek His cleansing through repentance and faith. Community and Responsibility The laws of cleanliness remind us of our responsibility to maintain purity within the community of believers, encouraging accountability and support. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 15:26?2. How does Leviticus 15:26 emphasize the importance of ritual purity in worship? 3. What can we learn about God's holiness from Leviticus 15:26? 4. How does Leviticus 15:26 connect to New Testament teachings on purity? 5. In what ways can we apply the principles of Leviticus 15:26 today? 6. How does understanding Leviticus 15:26 deepen our appreciation for Christ's cleansing work? 7. Why does Leviticus 15:26 focus on ritual purity related to menstruation? 8. How does Leviticus 15:26 reflect ancient cultural views on women? 9. What is the theological significance of impurity in Leviticus 15:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 15? 11. What are the purification rules for bodily discharges? 12. Leviticus 15:2-3 - Why label natural bodily discharges as 'impure' when science sees them as normal biological functions? 13. Leviticus 15:19-24 - Why does a woman's normal menstrual cycle incur such extended impurity and social restrictions? 14. Leviticus 15:13 - If repeated washing was hygienic, why add a waiting period and a sacrifice with no clear scientific basis? What Does Leviticus 15:26 Mean Any bed on which she lies• God makes the ordinary—beds, pillows, blankets—part of His lesson on holiness. Just as Leviticus 15:20 says of a normal period, “Anything she lies on during her menstrual period will be unclean,” so here the same principle is applied to an abnormal flow. • The bed is where one rests; declaring it unclean teaches Israel that sin and impurity disturb true rest (Isaiah 57:20-21). • By touching the bed, uncleanness spreads (Leviticus 11:32). This pictures how easily sin defiles every part of life (1 Corinthians 5:6). or any furniture on which she sits • Chairs, stools, or cushions—items everyone uses—also become unclean. Leviticus 15:4 applies the same rule to men with discharges, underscoring that God’s standard is consistent for all. • Everyday objects preach a sermon: nothing is too small for God’s concern (Luke 16:10). • Uncleanness on shared furniture warns the community to remain alert, just as believers are to “keep yourselves from idols” (1 John 5:21) lest impurity spread through fellowship. during the days of her discharge • Verse 25 explains this is a prolonged flow beyond a normal cycle. Until it stops, she remains ceremonially unclean. • The open-ended duration reminds us that human effort cannot set a timetable for cleansing; only God provides the remedy (Leviticus 15:28-30). • The woman in Mark 5:25-34 had such a discharge for twelve years; when she touched Jesus, “Immediately her bleeding stopped”. Christ fulfills what the Law pointed toward—the ultimate, not temporary, cleansing. will be unclean • “Unclean” here is ceremonial, not moral, yet it pictures sin’s deeper stain (Isaiah 64:6). Separation from worship (Leviticus 15:31) shows that impurity blocks communion with God. • Sacrifice was required: “The priest is to make atonement for her before the LORD” (Leviticus 15:30). Today that atonement is complete in Jesus, whose blood “cleanses our consciences” (Hebrews 9:14) and enables us to “draw near with a sincere heart” (Hebrews 10:22). like her bed during her menstrual period • The same rules apply whether the flow is ordinary (v. 19-24) or extraordinary (v. 25-27). God’s standard does not shift with circumstances; He is “the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). • Consistency guards against partiality (James 2:1). Each Israelite, male or female, learned that holiness is measured by God’s word alone. summary Leviticus 15:26 extends the normal menstrual regulations to an abnormal, prolonged discharge, teaching that uncleanness is pervasive, affects daily life, and separates from worship until God-ordained cleansing occurs. Every bed and seat illustrates how easily impurity spreads, pointing to our need for a perfect High Priest. In Christ, what the Law symbolized is fulfilled: the defilement that once kept us at a distance is removed, and we are invited into restful fellowship with God. (26, 27) Every bed whereon she lieth.--The rules here laid down about her defilement and defiling are the same as those in Leviticus 15:20-22.Hebrew Anyכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every bed הַמִּשְׁכָּ֞ב (ham·miš·kāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4904: Place of lying, a couch, act of lying on עָלָיו֙ (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against which אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that she lies תִּשְׁכַּ֤ב (tiš·kaḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down or any כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every furniture הַכְּלִי֙ (hak·kə·lî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus on עָלָ֔יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against which אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that she sits תֵּשֵׁ֣ב (tê·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry during the days יְמֵ֣י (yə·mê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of her discharge זוֹבָ֔הּ (zō·w·ḇāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 2101: A seminal, menstrual flux will be יִהְיֶ֔ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be unclean, טָמֵ֣א (ṭā·mê) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2931: Unclean like her bed כְּמִשְׁכַּ֥ב (kə·miš·kaḇ) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4904: Place of lying, a couch, act of lying during her menstrual period. כְּטֻמְאַ֖ת (kə·ṭum·’aṯ) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2932: Religious impurity Links Leviticus 15:26 NIVLeviticus 15:26 NLT Leviticus 15:26 ESV Leviticus 15:26 NASB Leviticus 15:26 KJV Leviticus 15:26 BibleApps.com Leviticus 15:26 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 15:26 Chinese Bible Leviticus 15:26 French Bible Leviticus 15:26 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 15:26 Every bed whereon she lies all (Le Lv Lev.) |
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