Ranges
NatureWhat is the meaning of Ranges in the Bible?
In Leviticus 11:35, the term refers to the carcass of an unclean animal, which renders anything it touches ceremonially unclean.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this physical state clarifies the specific mechanisms of ritual contamination outlined in the Torah, distinguishing between mere contact with an animal and contact with its decomposing remains.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Physical & Symbolic Reality: Physical objects and natural elements like Ranges were everyday realities for biblical writers, frequently used as living metaphors for spiritual truths.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Ranges in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Ranges clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Leviticus 11:35
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Ranges." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ranges/