Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version or if they touch human uncleanness (anything that would make them unclean) even though they are unaware of it, but then they learn of it and realize their guilt; New Living Translation “Or suppose you unknowingly touch something that makes a person unclean. When you realize what you have done, you must admit your guilt. English Standard Version or if he touches human uncleanness, of whatever sort the uncleanness may be with which one becomes unclean, and it is hidden from him, when he comes to know it, and realizes his guilt; Berean Standard Bible Or if he touches human uncleanness—anything by which one becomes unclean—even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty. Berean Literal Bible Or if he touches uncleanness of man, according to all his uncleanness by which he becomes unclean, and it is hidden from him, and he realizes it, then he shall be guilty. King James Bible Or if he touch the uncleanness of man, whatsoever uncleanness it be that a man shall be defiled withal, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty. New King James Version Or if he touches human uncleanness—whatever uncleanness with which a man may be defiled, and he is unaware of it—when he realizes it, then he shall be guilty. New American Standard Bible Or if he touches human uncleanness, of whatever sort his uncleanness may be with which he becomes unclean, and it is hidden from him, and then he comes to know it, he will be guilty. NASB 1995 Or if he touches human uncleanness, of whatever sort his uncleanness may be with which he becomes unclean, and it is hidden from him, and then he comes to know it, he will be guilty. NASB 1977 ‘Or if he touches human uncleanness, of whatever sort his uncleanness may be with which he becomes unclean, and it is hidden from him, and then he comes to know it, he will be guilty. Legacy Standard Bible Or if he touches human uncleanness, of whatever sort his uncleanness may be with which he becomes unclean, and it is hidden from him, and then he comes to know it, he will be guilty. Amplified Bible Or if he touches human uncleanness—whatever kind it may be—and he becomes unclean, but he is unaware of it, when he recognizes it, he will be guilty. Berean Annotated Bible Or if he touches human uncleanness—anything by which one becomes unclean—even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty. Christian Standard Bible Or if he touches human uncleanness —any uncleanness by which one can become defiled —without being aware of it, but later recognizes it, he incurs guilt. Holman Christian Standard Bible Or if he touches human uncleanness—any uncleanness by which one can become defiled—without being aware of it, but later recognizes it, he is guilty. American Standard Version Or if he touch the uncleanness of man, whatsoever his uncleanness be wherewith he is unclean, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty. Contemporary English Version You are guilty if you find out that you have accidentally touched anything unclean that comes from a human body. English Revised Version or if he touch the uncleanness of man, whatsoever his uncleanness be wherewith he is unclean, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty: GOD'S WORD® Translation "If you become unclean by touching human uncleanness of any kind and then ignore it (although you know what you did), you will be guilty. Good News Translation If you unintentionally touch anything of human origin that is unclean, whatever it may be, you are guilty as soon as you realize what you have done. International Standard Version When he inadvertently touches the uncleanness of a human being, whatever his uncleanness that made him unclean may be, when he himself comes to know about it, he will be guilty. NET Bible or when he touches human uncleanness with regard to anything by which he can become unclean, even if he did not realize it, but he himself has later come to know it and is guilty; New Heart English Bible "'Or if he touches the uncleanness of man, whatever his uncleanness is with which he is unclean, and it is hidden from him; when he knows of it, then he shall be guilty. Webster's Bible Translation Or if he shall touch the uncleanness of man, whatever uncleanness it may be that a man shall be defiled with, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOr if he touches human uncleanness—anything by which one becomes unclean—even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty. World English Bible “‘Or if he touches the uncleanness of man, whatever his uncleanness is with which he is unclean, and it is hidden from him; when he knows of it, then he shall be guilty. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionor when he comes against [the] uncleanness of man, even any of his uncleanness whereby he is unclean, and it has been hidden from him, and he has known, then he has been guilty. Berean Literal Bible Or if he touches uncleanness of man, according to all his uncleanness by which he becomes unclean, and it is hidden from him, and he realizes it, then he shall be guilty. Young's Literal Translation 'Or when he cometh against uncleanness of man, even any of his uncleanness whereby he is unclean, and it hath been hidden from him, and he hath known, and hath been guilty: Smith's Literal Translation Or when he shall touch upon the uncleanness of man, for all uncleanness which he shall be unclean in it, and it was hidden from him; and he shall know, and be guilty. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if he touch any thing of the uncleanness of man, according to any uncleanness wherewith he is wont to be defiled, and having forgotten it, come afterwards to know it, he shall be guilty of an offence. Catholic Public Domain Version And if he will have touched anything from the uncleanness of man, according to every kind of impurity by which he may be defiled, and having forgotten it, afterwards realizes it, he shall be guilty of committing a transgression. New American Bible or if someone, without being aware of it, touches some human uncleanness, whatever kind of uncleanness this may be, and then subsequently becomes aware of guilt; New Revised Standard Version Or when you touch human uncleanness—any uncleanness by which one can become unclean—and are unaware of it, when you come to know it, you shall be guilty. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOr if he touches the uncleanness of man, whatever uncleanness it be that a man shall be defiled with, and disregards it, and he knows that he has sinned; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Or if he will touch the defilement of a man with any defilement of which he is defiled in himself and he will disregard it and he knows that he has sinned. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917or if he touch the uncleanness of man, whatsoever his uncleanness be wherewith he is unclean, and it be hid from him; and, when he knoweth of it, be guilty; Brenton Septuagint Translation or should touch the uncleanness of a man, or whatever kind, which he may touch and be defiled by, and it should have escaped him, but afterwards he should know, - then he shall have transgressed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sins Requiring a Sin Offering…2Or if a person touches anything unclean—whether the carcass of any unclean wild animal or livestock or crawling creature—even if he is unaware of it, he is unclean and guilty. 3Or if he touches human uncleanness— anything by which one becomes unclean — even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty. 4Or if someone swears thoughtlessly with his lips to do anything good or evil—in whatever matter a man may rashly pronounce an oath—even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty in the matter.… Cross References Or if he touches human uncleanness— Numbers 19:11-13 Whoever touches any dead body will be unclean for seven days. / He must purify himself with the water on the third day and on the seventh day; then he will be clean. But if he does not purify himself on the third and seventh days, he will not be clean. / Anyone who touches a human corpse and fails to purify himself defiles the tabernacle of the LORD. That person must be cut off from Israel. He remains unclean, because the water of purification has not been sprinkled on him, and his uncleanness is still on him. Leviticus 22:4 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, Numbers 5:2 “Command the Israelites to send away from the camp anyone with a skin disease, anyone who has a bodily discharge, and anyone who is defiled by a dead body. anything by which one becomes unclean— Leviticus 11:24-25 These creatures will make you unclean. Whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening, / and whoever picks up one of their carcasses must wash his clothes, and he will be unclean until evening. Leviticus 15:2-3 “Say to the Israelites, ‘When any man has a bodily discharge, the discharge is unclean. / This uncleanness is from his discharge, whether his body allows the discharge to flow or blocks it. So his discharge will bring about uncleanness. Leviticus 15:16-18 When a man has an emission of semen, he must bathe his whole body with water, and he will be unclean until evening. / Any clothing or leather on which there is an emission of semen must be washed with water, and it will remain unclean until evening. / If a man lies with a woman and there is an emission of semen, both must bathe with water, and they will remain unclean until evening. even if he is unaware of it, Leviticus 4:13 Now if the whole congregation of Israel strays unintentionally and the matter escapes the notice of the assembly so that they violate any of the LORD’s commandments and incur guilt by doing what is forbidden, Numbers 15:24-29 and if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, then the whole congregation is to prepare one young bull as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering. / The priest is to make atonement for the whole congregation of Israel, so that they may be forgiven; for the sin was unintentional and they have brought to the LORD a food offering and a sin offering, presented before the LORD for their unintentional sin. / Then the whole congregation of Israel and the foreigners residing among them will be forgiven, since it happened to all the people unintentionally. … Psalm 19:12 Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. when he realizes it, Leviticus 4:14 when they become aware of the sin they have committed, then the assembly must bring a young bull as a sin offering and present it before the Tent of Meeting. Leviticus 4:23 When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished male goat as his offering. Leviticus 4:28 When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for that sin. he is guilty. Numbers 5:6-7 “Tell the Israelites that when a man or woman acts unfaithfully against the LORD by committing any sin against another, that person is guilty / and must confess the sin he has committed. He must make full restitution, add a fifth to its value, and give all this to the one he has wronged. Leviticus 17:16 But if he does not wash his clothes and bathe himself, then he shall bear his iniquity.” Leviticus 7:18 If any of the meat from his peace offering is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted. It will not be credited to the one who presented it; it shall be an abomination, and the one who eats of it shall bear his iniquity. Isaiah 6:5 Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.” Treasury of Scripture Or if he touch the uncleanness of man, whatever uncleanness it be that a man shall be defiled with, and it be hid from him; when he knows of it, then he shall be guilty. the uncleanness Leviticus 12:1-13:59 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, … Leviticus 15:1-33 And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying, … Leviticus 22:4-6 What man soever of the seed of Aaron is a leper, or hath a running issue; he shall not eat of the holy things, until he be clean. And whoso toucheth any thing that is unclean by the dead, or a man whose seed goeth from him; … Jump to Previous Clear Defiled Guilty Hid Hidden Human Responsible Sort Touch Touches Touching Unaware Unclean Uncleanness Unconsciously Whatever Whatsoever Whereby Wherewith WithalJump to Next Clear Defiled Guilty Hid Hidden Human Responsible Sort Touch Touches Touching Unaware Unclean Uncleanness Unconsciously Whatever Whatsoever Whereby Wherewith WithalLeviticus 5 1. He who sins in concealing his knowledge2. in touching an unclean thing 4. or in making an oath 6. His trespass offering, of the flock 7. of fowls 11. or of flour 14. The trespass offering in sacrilege 17. and in sins of ignorance Or if he touches human uncleanness— In the context of Leviticus, "human uncleanness" refers to various conditions that render a person ceremonially unclean according to the Mosaic Law. This includes bodily discharges, skin diseases, and contact with a corpse. The concept of uncleanness is central to the holiness code in Leviticus, emphasizing the separation between the holy and the common. The idea of touching something unclean highlights the pervasive nature of sin and impurity in the world, necessitating constant vigilance and purification. anything by which one becomes unclean— even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai and communicated them to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The recipients of the Levitical laws, who were called to live in holiness and obedience to God. 3. Tabernacle The central place of worship for the Israelites, where the laws of cleanliness and sacrifices were particularly relevant. 4. Priests The mediators between God and the Israelites, responsible for teaching the laws and performing the sacrifices. 5. Human Uncleanness Refers to various conditions or actions that rendered a person ceremonially unclean according to the Levitical law. Teaching Points Understanding UncleannessThe concept of uncleanness in Leviticus is not just about physical dirt but represents a spiritual state that separates individuals from God. Recognizing our own "uncleanness" is the first step toward seeking God's forgiveness and purification. Awareness and Responsibility The verse highlights the importance of awareness in our spiritual walk. Once we become aware of our sin or uncleanness, we are responsible for addressing it. This calls for a sensitive conscience and a willingness to repent. The Role of Confession Confession is a crucial step in the process of purification. Just as the Israelites had to acknowledge their uncleanness, we too must confess our sins to receive God's forgiveness. Holiness in Daily Life The laws of cleanliness remind us that holiness should permeate every aspect of our lives. We are called to live in a way that reflects God's purity and righteousness. Christ's Fulfillment of the Law Jesus Christ fulfills the law's requirements for purity and offers us a way to be truly clean before God. Our faith in Him allows us to live in the freedom of His grace while striving for holiness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 5:3?2. How does Leviticus 5:3 highlight the importance of personal purity before God? 3. What steps can we take to avoid becoming "unclean" in today's context? 4. How does Leviticus 5:3 connect with New Testament teachings on holiness? 5. Why is acknowledging unintentional sin important for maintaining a righteous life? 6. How can we apply the principles of Leviticus 5:3 in our daily walk? 7. What does Leviticus 5:3 reveal about the nature of sin and impurity in biblical times? 8. How does Leviticus 5:3 address the concept of unintentional sin? 9. Why is physical contact with impurity significant in Leviticus 5:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 5? 11. Why does Leviticus 5:3 label even accidental contact with normal human bodily processes as a sin, implying natural functions are inherently impure? 12. If Leviticus 5:2 considers touching an unclean creature as sin, even unknowingly, how can ignorance be morally blameworthy? 13. Leviticus 18:5 promises life through obedience, yet Romans 3:20 says the Law can't grant righteousness. Is this an irreconcilable contradiction? 14. What foods are mentioned in the Bible? What Does Leviticus 5:3 Mean Or if he touches human uncleanness“Or if he touches human uncleanness…” (Leviticus 5:3) • The Law recognizes that everyday life brings contact with things that defile (Leviticus 15:1-8; Numbers 19:11-13). • Uncleanness is not merely symbolic; it teaches that sin contaminates and separates from fellowship with God (Isaiah 6:5; Romans 3:23). • God’s people were called to vigilance in every part of life, showing that holiness extends beyond public worship into personal habits (Leviticus 11:44-45). Anything by which one becomes unclean “…anything by which one becomes unclean…” • The Law lists bodily fluids (Leviticus 15), disease (Leviticus 13-14), and contact with the dead (Numbers 19:14-16) as sources of impurity. • The phrase “anything” reminds us that no aspect of life is outside God’s concern (1 Corinthians 10:31). • These regulations guarded community health and—more importantly—painted a picture of the pervasive reach of sin (Psalm 51:5). Even if he is unaware of it “…even if he is unaware of it…” • Ignorance never cancels God’s standards (Acts 17:30-31). • Unintentional sin still separates and still requires atonement (Leviticus 4:27-28; Hebrews 9:7). • God’s mercy shows in that He makes provision for sins we do not immediately recognize (Psalm 19:12). When he realizes it “…when he realizes it…” • Conviction comes through reflection on God’s Word (Psalm 119:11), the witness of others (2 Samuel 12:7), or personal experience (Luke 15:17). • Recognition moves impurity from hidden to confessed (Proverbs 28:13). • The Law calls for prompt response—the sin offering follows immediately in Leviticus 5:5-6. He is guilty “…he is guilty.” • Guilt is objective before God; feelings may lag, but standing changes once the issue is known (James 4:17). • Acknowledging guilt is the doorway to forgiveness; the worshiper brings a lamb or two doves (Leviticus 5:7), foreshadowing Christ, “the Lamb of God” (John 1:29). • The verse underscores personal responsibility: holiness cannot be delegated or ignored (Ezekiel 18:20; 2 Corinthians 5:10). summary Leviticus 5:3 teaches that God’s holiness permeates daily living, that impurity—whether intentional or accidental—requires cleansing, and that once conviction dawns, we must respond with confession and atonement. The verse magnifies our need for the perfect Sacrifice who fully removes guilt and restores fellowship with the Holy One. (3) Or if he touch the uncleanness of man.--The sundry classes of defilement which a human being might contract and impart to others by contact, are set forth in Leviticus 12-15.When he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty.--Better, and he knoweth it, and feeleth that he is guilty. That is, he afterwards becomes conscious that he has contracted the defilement, and feels his guilt. (See Leviticus 5:2.) Hebrew Orא֣וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if if כִ֤י (ḵî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he touches יִגַּע֙ (yig·ga‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike human אָדָ֔ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being uncleanness— בְּטֻמְאַ֣ת (bə·ṭum·’aṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2932: Religious impurity anything לְכֹל֙ (lə·ḵōl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every by which אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that one becomes unclean— יִטְמָ֖א (yiṭ·mā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2930: To be or become unclean even if he is unaware וְנֶעְלַ֣ם (wə·ne‘·lam) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5956: To veil from sight, conceal of it, מִמֶּ֔נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of when he realizes it, יָדַ֖ע (yā·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know he is guilty. וְאָשֵֽׁם׃ (wə·’ā·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 816: To be guilty, to be punished, perish Links Leviticus 5:3 NIVLeviticus 5:3 NLT Leviticus 5:3 ESV Leviticus 5:3 NASB Leviticus 5:3 KJV Leviticus 5:3 BibleApps.com Leviticus 5:3 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 5:3 Chinese Bible Leviticus 5:3 French Bible Leviticus 5:3 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 5:3 Or if he touches the uncleanness (Le Lv Lev.) |
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