Leviticus 17:15,16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean.

Every soul that eateth that which died of itself - (Exodus 22:31; Leviticus 14:39; Acts 15:20.)

And be unclean until the even - i:e., from the moment of his discovering his fault until the evening. This law, however, was only binding on an Israelite. (Deuteronomy 14:21.)

Leviticus 17:15-16

15 And every soul that eateth that which dieda of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean.

16 But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity.