Leviticus 11:36Nevertheless a spring or a cistern in which water is a gathered shall be clean: but that which touches their carcass shall be unclean.
The setting
Mount Sinai wilderness, Egypt/Israel border, ~1446 BC. After devastating contamination rules, God provides hope—some sources remain pure even when touched by death...
The emotion here: relief while recording this first exception to the harsh purity requirements
The original word
maqor (מָקוֹר) — a spring, source that flows continuously from underground
Why it matters
Springs were vital for desert survival and considered miraculous sources of life
Read with care
What most readers miss in Leviticus 11:36
This is the first hint of grace in these purity laws—flowing water stays clean
Common misconceptionPeople think all the purity laws were about separation, but this verse shows God always provides clean sources that can't be contaminated.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Leviticus 11:36
Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 11:36 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 11:36 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. The setting is wilderness. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include purity maintained, living water. Notable phrases: spring or cistern; shall be clean. This verse contains a command.
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“Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.”
— Jeremiah 33:3
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