Translations
Modern
If a man lies with a menstruating woman and has sexual relations with her, he has exposed the source of her flow, and she has uncovered the source of her blood. Both of them must be cut off from among their people.
Traditional
And if a man shall lie with a woman having her sickness, and shall uncover her nakedness; he hath discovered her fountain, and she hath uncovered the fountain of her blood: and both of them shall be cut off from among their people.
Literal
And a man, if he lies with a menstruating woman and uncovers her nakedness, he has exposed her flow and she has uncovered the flow of her blood. And the two of them shall be cut off from among their people.
Latin
Qui coierit cum muliere in fluxu menstruo, et revelaverit turpitudinem ejus, ipsaque aperuerit fontem sanguinis sui, interficientur ambo de medio populi sui.
Original
Hebrew
English
If a man lies with a menstruating woman and has sexual relations with her, he has exposed the source of her flow, and she has uncovered the source of her blood. Both of them must be cut off from among their people.
Notes
Pagan worship influenced ethics, so God has family rules follow those about pagan religious practices. Some laws in this section repeat parts from Leviticus 18:6–30, which come before the section on proper expressions of holiness (19:1–37). These issues connect. Proper worship of God leads to good behavior toward others, while improper worship leads to moral violations.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Criminal Law and Punishment Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Incest Leviticus, Book of Offerings and Sacrifices Psychics
Topics
Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Menstruation: Law Relating To Sanitation: Uncleanness