Leviticus 11:36
“Nevertheless a fountain or pit, wherein there is plenty of water, shall be clean: but that which toucheth their carcase shall be unclean.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Nevertheless, a fountain or pit, wherein there is plenty of water,.... Or, "a fountain or pit, a collection of waters",…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
A fountain or pit, etc. - This must either refer to running water, the stream of which soon carries off all impurities,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 11:20-42
Here is the law, 1. Concerning flying insects, as flies, wasps, bees, etc.; these they might not eat (Lev 11:20), nor…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The continuous renewal of water in a well renders the uncleanness inappreciable, but he who takes out the carcase is…