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Leviticus 15

Leviticus 15:3

The Uncleanness of Men · Leviticus 15:1–12
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Translations

Modern
This uncleanness is from his discharge, whether his body allows the discharge to flow or blocks it. So his discharge will bring about uncleanness.
Traditional
And this shall be his uncleanness in his issue: whether his flesh run with his issue, or his flesh be stopped from his issue, it is his uncleanness.
Literal
And this shall be his uncleanness in regard to his discharge—whether his flesh runs with his discharge, or his flesh is stopped up from his discharge; it is his uncleanness.
Latin
Et tunc judicabitur huic vitio subjacere, cum per singula momenta adhæserit carni ejus, atque concreverit fœdus humor.

Original

Hebrew
English
This uncleanness is from his discharge, whether his body allows the discharge to flow or blocks it. So his discharge will bring about uncleanness.

Notes

Leviticus 15:1–33

The idea of normal and abnormal, along with the created order, helps interpret these rules (see “Clean, Unclean, and Holy” Theme Note). Bodily discharges, like infections (see study note on Leviticus 13:1–46), were not considered "normal" because they weakened a person's health. This made the person seem incomplete. Whether male (15:1–18) or female (15:19–33), such a person became unclean.

Parallels

Deuteronomy 23:9–14

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Blood, Flow of Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Deuteronomy, Book of Hemorrhage History of Israel John the Baptist Law of Moses Leviticus, Book of Medicine and Medical Practice Priesthood Worship

Topics

Defilement: Caused by Gonorrhea Purifications or Baptisms of Individuals Who Were Ceremonially Unclean Sanitation: Contagion Sanitation: Disinfection Sanitation: Venereal Diseases