³⁸ But suppose water has already been put on the seeds. And suppose the dead body falls on them. Then they are “unclean” for you.

³⁹ “ ‘Suppose an animal you are allowed to eat dies. If anyone touches its dead body, they will be “unclean” until evening. ⁴⁰ If they eat part of the dead body, they must wash their clothes. They will be “unclean” until evening. If they pick up the dead body, they must wash their clothes. They will be “unclean” until evening.