Translations
Modern
The clay pot in which the sin offering is boiled must be broken; if it is boiled in a bronze pot, the pot must be scoured and rinsed with water.
Traditional
But the earthen vessel wherein it is sodden shall be broken: and if it be sodden in a brasen pot, it shall be both scoured, and rinsed in water.
Literal
And an earthen vessel in which it is boiled shall be broken; and if it is boiled in a bronze vessel, then it shall be scoured and it shall be rinsed in the water.
Latin
Vas autem fictile, in quo cocta est, confringetur; quod si vas æneum fuerit, defricabitur, et lavabitur aqua.
Original
Hebrew
English
The clay pot in which the sin offering is boiled must be broken; if it is boiled in a bronze pot, the pot must be scoured and rinsed with water.
Notes
A clay pot was porous and could not be cleaned well. Some of the holy food might stick to it or soak into it. Using the pot again would dishonor what was holy.
But a bronze pot could be scrubbed clean to prevent this problem (see also Leviticus 11:33; 15:12).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Law of Moses Leviticus, Book of Moses Offerings and Sacrifices
Topics
Offerings: Sin: Ordinances Concerning Sin-Offering: Laws Respecting the Vessels Used for Boiling the Flesh of