16 But if they do not wash their clothes and bathe themselves, they will be held responsible.' "
16 But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity.
16 But if he does not wash them or bathe his flesh, he shall bear his iniquity."
16 If he doesn't wash or bathe his body, he'll be held responsible for his actions."
16 But if he does not wash them or bathe his body, then he shall bear his guilt."
16 But if they do not wash their clothes and bathe themselves, they will be punished for their sin."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 17:16
Commentary on Leviticus 17:10-16
(Read Leviticus 17:10-16)
Here is a confirmation of the law against eating blood. They must eat no blood. But this law was ceremonial, and is now no longer in force; the coming of the substance does away the shadow. The blood of beasts is no longer the ransom, but Christ's blood only; therefore there is not now the reason for abstaining there then was. The blood is now allowed for the nourishment of our bodies; it is no longer appointed to make an atonement for the soul. Now the blood of Christ makes atonement really and effectually; to that, therefore, we must have regard, and not consider it as a common thing, or treat it with indifference.