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## Definition: ##
In the Bible, the term "​unclean"​ is used figuratively to refer to things that God declared to be unfit for his people to touch, eat, or sacrifice.
In the Bible, the term "​unclean"​ is used figuratively to refer to things that God declared to be unfit for his people to touch, eat, or sacrifice.
* God gave the Israelites instructions about which animals were "​clean"​ and which ones were "​unclean."​ The unclean animals were not permitted to be used for eating or for sacrifice.
* God gave the Israelites instructions about which animals were "​clean"​ and which ones were "​unclean."​ The unclean animals were not permitted to be used for eating or for sacrifice.
* People with certain skin diseases were said to be "unclean" until they were healed.
* If the Israelites touched something "​unclean,"​ they themselves would be considered unclean for a certain period of time.
* If the Israelites touched something "​unclean,"​ they themselves would be considered unclean for a certain period of time.
* Obeying God's commands about not touching or eating unclean things kept the Israelites set apart for God's service.
* This physical and ritual uncleanness was also symbolic of moral uncleanness.
* In another figurative sense, an "​unclean spirit"​ refers to an evil spirit.
* In another figurative sense, an "​unclean spirit"​ refers to an evil spirit.
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* When referring to a demon as an unclean spirit, "unclean" could be translated as "evil" or "defiled."
* The translation of this term should allow for spiritual uncleanness. It should be able to refer to anything that God declared as unfit for touching, eating, or sacrifice.
(See also: [clean, cleanse](../kt/clean.md) **·** [defile](../other/defile.md) **·** [demon, evil spirit, unclean spirit](../kt/demon.md) **·** [holy, holiness](../kt/holy.md) **·** [sacrifice, offering](../other/sacrifice.md) **·** [unholy](../kt/unholy.md))
(See also: [clean, cleanse](../kt/clean.md) **·** [defile](../other/defile.md) **·** [demon, evil spirit, unclean spirit](../kt/demon.md) **·** [holy, holiness](../kt/holy.md) **·** [sacrifice, offering](../other/sacrifice.md) **·** [unholy](../kt/unholy.md))
## Bible References: ##