³Or if he touches human uncleanness^t—any uncleanness by which one can become defiled^u—without being aware of it, but later recognizes it, he incurs guilt.

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t Lv 14:19
u Lv 11:24

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

or if he touches human uncleanness, of whatever sort the uncleanness may be with which one becomes unclean, and it is hidden from him, when he comes to know it, and realizes his guilt;

NIVNew International Version (2011)

or if they touch human uncleanness (anything that would make them unclean) even though they are unaware of it, but then they learn of it and realize their guilt;

NLTNew Living Translation

“Or suppose you unknowingly touch something that makes a person unclean. When you realize what you have done, you must admit your guilt.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Or when he touches human uncleanness, namely any uncleanness of his by which he might become unclean, but he is unaware of it, and he himself finds out, then he will be guilty.

KJV 1900King James Version

Or if he touch the uncleanness of man, whatsoever uncleanness it be that a man shall be defiled withal, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty.

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