Leviticus 15:12

“And the vessel of earth, that he toucheth which hath the issue, shall be broken: and every vessel of wood shall be rinsed in water.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And the vessell of earth that hee toucheth which hath the issue, shall bee broken: and euery vessell of wood shall be rinsed in water.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

'However, an earthenware vessel which the person with the discharge touches shall be broken, and every wooden vessel shall be rinsed in water.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the earthen vessel, which he that hath the issue toucheth, shall be broken; and every vessel of wood shall be rinsed in water.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And any vessel of earth which has been touched by the unclean man will have to be broken and any vessel of wood washed.
- Basic English Bible

And the vessel of earth that he toucheth who hath the flux shall be broken; and every vessel of wood shall be rinsed in water.
- Darby Bible

And the vessel of earth that he toucheth who hath the issue, shall be broken: and every vessel of wood shall be rinsed in water.
- Webster's Bible

'The earthen vessel, which he who has the discharge touches, shall be broken; and every vessel of wood shall be rinsed in water.
- World English Bible

`And the earthen vessel which he who hath the issue cometh against is broken; and every wooden vessel is rinsed with water.
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the earthen vessel, which he that hath the issue toucheth, shall be broken; and every vessel of wood shall be rinsed in water.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Leviticus 15:12


15:11 And hath not rinsed - That is, the person touched, to whom the washing of his hands is prescribed, if speedily done; but if that was neglected, a more laborious course was enjoined.

15:13 When he is cleansed - When his issue hath wholly ceased.


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