Graphic Bible · Scene 8 of 8

One man washes a garment while another bathes behind a linen screen before evening. The accompanying verses require both actions after eating an animal found dead or torn, followed by waiting until evening, and state the guilt of omitting cleansing.
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Leviticus 17:15-16

Washed after found or torn meat

The Sanctity of Blood · Leviticus 17

Story guide: One man washes a garment while another bathes behind a linen screen before evening. The accompanying verses require both actions after eating an animal found dead or torn, followed by waiting until evening, and state the guilt of omitting cleansing.

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15And every person who eats an animal found dead or one torn by beasts, whether native or sojourner, shall wash his clothes and bathe in water, and he shall be unclean until the evening; then he shall be clean.

16But if he does not wash his clothes and does not bathe his body, then he shall bear his guilt.

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