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Leviticus 7:21

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 7:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when any one shall touch any unclean thing, the uncleanness of man, or an unclean beast, or any unclean abomination, and eat of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace-offerings, which pertain unto Jehovah, that soul shall be cut off from his people.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when any one shall touch any unclean thing, the uncleanness of man, or an unclean beast, or any unclean abomination, and eat of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace-offerings, which pertain unto Jehovah, that soul shall be cut off from his people.
Leviticus 7:21 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace-offerings be eaten on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him that offereth it: it shall be an abomination, and the soul that eateth of it shall bear his iniquity.
19And the flesh that toucheth any unclean thing shall not be eaten; it shall be burnt with fire. And as for the flesh, every one that is clean shall eat thereof:
20but the soul that eateth of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace-offerings, that pertain unto Jehovah, having his uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from his people.
21And when any one shall touch any unclean thing, the uncleanness of man, or an unclean beast, or any unclean abomination, and eat of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace-offerings, which pertain unto Jehovah, that soul shall be cut off from his people.
22And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
23Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Ye shall eat no fat, of ox, or sheep, or goat.
24And the fat of that which dieth of itself, and the fat of that which is torn of beasts, may be used for any other service; but ye shall in no wise eat of it.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Moreover, the soul that shall touch any unclean [thing], etc.] Person or thing, the dead body of a man, or the bone of a dead body, or a grave in which it was laid: as the uncleanness of man; the issue that runs from a profluvious person: or [any] unclean beast; that was so by the law ceremonial; (see Leviticus 11:4-8): <031104> or any abominable unclean thing; which the Targum of Jonathan interprets of every unclean reptile: (see <031120>Leviticus 11:20,24,29) and eat of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which [pertain] unto the Lord, even that soul shall be cut off from his people; (see Gill on “<030720>Leviticus 7:20”).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“abominable unclean thing--Some copies of the Bible read, "any reptile."”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Unclean beast - that is, carrion of any kind. See Leviticus 11:0. Shall be cut off - See the Exodus 31:14 note. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Of man - Or, of women, for the word signifies both. Leviticus 7:23”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the uncleanness: Lev 5:2, Lev 5:3, 12:1-13:59, 15:1-33, Lev 22:4; Num 19:11-16 any unclean: Lev. 11:24-42; Deu 14:7, Deu 14:8, Deu 14:10, Deu 14:12-20 abominable: Lev 11:10-13, Lev 11:20, Lev 11:41, Lev 11:42; Deu 14:3; Eze 4:14 cut off: Lev 7:20, Lev 7:25, Lev 7:27, Lev 17:10, Lev 17:14, Lev 18:29; Gen 17:14; Exo 12:15, Exo 12:19, Exo 30:33-38 Leviticus 7:23”
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