New International VersionThese are the regulations for a man with a discharge, for anyone made unclean by an emission of semen,
New Living TranslationThese are the instructions for dealing with anyone who has a bodily discharge—a man who is unclean because of an emission of semen
English Standard VersionThis is the law for him who has a discharge and for him who has an emission of semen, becoming unclean thereby;
Berean Standard BibleThis is the law of him who has a discharge, of the man who has an emission of semen whereby he is unclean,
King James BibleThis is the law of him that hath an issue, and of him whose seed goeth from him, and is defiled therewith;
New King James VersionThis is the law for one who has a discharge, and for him who emits semen and is unclean thereby,
New American Standard BibleThis is the law for the one with a discharge, and for the man who has a seminal emission so that he is unclean by it,
NASB 1995This is the law for the one with a discharge, and for the man who has a seminal emission so that he is unclean by it,
NASB 1977This is the law for the one with a discharge, and for the man who has a seminal emission so that he is unclean by it,
Legacy Standard BibleThis is the law for the one with a discharge, and for the man who has a seminal emission so that he is unclean by it,
Amplified BibleThis is the law for the one who has a discharge and for the one who has a seminal emission, so that he is unclean by it;
Christian Standard BibleThis is the law for someone with a discharge: a man who has an emission of semen, becoming unclean by it;
Holman Christian Standard BibleThis is the law for someone with a discharge: a man who has an emission of semen, becoming unclean by it;
American Standard VersionThis is the law of him that hath an issue, and of him whose seed of copulation goeth from him, so that he is unclean thereby;
English Revised VersionThis is the law of him that hath an issue, and of him whose seed of copulation goeth from him, so that he is unclean thereby;
GOD'S WORD® Translation"These are the instructions for any man who has a discharge or an emission of semen that makes him unclean,
Good News TranslationThese are the regulations about a man who has a discharge or an emission of semen,
International Standard VersionThese are the regulations for one whose discharge of semen causes him to become unclean because of it,
NET BibleThis is the law of the one with a discharge: the one who has a seminal emission and becomes unclean by it,
New Heart English BibleThis is the law of him who has a discharge, and of him who has an emission of semen, so that he is unclean thereby;
Webster's Bible TranslationThis is the law of him that hath an issue, and of him whose seed goeth from him, and he is defiled therewith. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThis is the law of him who has a discharge, of the man who has an emission of semen whereby he is unclean,
World English BibleThis is the law of him who has a discharge, and of him who has an emission of semen, so that he is unclean by it; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThis [is] the law of him who has the discharging, and of him whose seed [from] intercourse goes out from him, to become unclean with it,
Young's Literal Translation This is the law of him who hath an issue, and of him whose seed of copulation goeth out from him, for uncleanness thereby,
Smith's Literal TranslationThis the law of him flowing, and of whom the effusion of seed shall go forth from him, to be defiled in it: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThis is the law of him that hath the issue of seed, and that is defiled by copulation.
Catholic Public Domain VersionThis is the law of him who undergoes a flow of seed, or who is polluted by sexual intercourse,
New American BibleThis is the ritual for the man with a discharge, or who has an emission of semen, and thereby becomes unclean;
New Revised Standard VersionThis is the ritual for those who have a discharge: for him who has an emission of semen, becoming unclean thereby, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThis law shall be for him who has a discharge and for him who has an emission of semen and is defiled therewith;
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedThis is the Written Law to him who has an emission and to him whose seed of copulation goes out from him, who is defiled by it; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917This is the law of him that hath an issue, and of him from whom the flow of seed goeth out, so that he is unclean thereby;
Brenton Septuagint TranslationThis is the law of the man who has an issue, and if one discharge seed of copulation, so that he should be polluted by it.
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Context The Cleansing of Women… 31You must keep the children of Israel separate from their uncleanness, so that they do not die by defiling My tabernacle, which is among them. 32Thisis the lawof him who has a discharge,of the man whohasan emissionof semenwherebyhe is unclean,33of a woman in her menstrual period, of any male or female who has a discharge, and of a man who lies with an unclean woman.’ ”…
Cross References Numbers 5:2-3“Command the Israelites to send away from the camp anyone with a skin disease, anyone who has a bodily discharge, and anyone who is defiled by a dead body. / You must send away male and female alike; send them outside the camp so they will not defile their camp, where I dwell among them.”
Deuteronomy 23:10-11If any man among you becomes unclean because of a nocturnal emission, he must leave the camp and stay outside. / When evening approaches, he must wash with water, and when the sun sets he may return to the camp.
2 Kings 5:10-14Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” / But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. / Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. ...
Isaiah 52:11Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD.
Ezekiel 36:25I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols.
Matthew 8:2-4Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”
Mark 1:40-44Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. ...
Luke 5:12-14While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. / “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
Luke 8:43-48including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, but no one was able to heal her. / She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. / “Who touched Me?” Jesus asked. But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, “the people are crowding and pressing against You.” ...
Acts 10:28He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.
Acts 15:9He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.
Romans 14:14I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.
1 Corinthians 6:11And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
2 Corinthians 6:17“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”
Ephesians 5:26to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,
Treasury of Scripture This is the law of him that has an issue, and of him whose seed goes from him, and is defiled therewith; Leviticus 15:1-18 And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying, … Leviticus 11:46 Thisis the law of the beasts, and of the fowl, and of every living creature that moveth in the waters, and of every creature that creepeth upon the earth: Leviticus 13:59 Thisis the law of the plague of leprosy in a garment of woollen or linen, either in the warp, or woof, or any thing of skins, to pronounce it clean, or to pronounce it unclean. Jump to Previous BodyCopulationDefiledDischargeEmissionFlowFluxGoesIssueRegulationsSeedSemenSeminalTherebyTherewithUncleanUncleannessJump to Next BodyCopulationDefiledDischargeEmissionFlowFluxGoesIssueRegulationsSeedSemenSeminalTherebyTherewithUncleanUncleannessLeviticus 15 1.The uncleanness of men in their issues13.The cleansing of them19.The uncleanness of women in their issues28.Their cleansingThis is the law of him who has a dischargeThis phrase introduces a specific regulation within the broader Levitical laws concerning ritual purity. In the context of ancient Israel, maintaining ritual cleanliness was essential for participating in community worship and daily life. Discharges, whether due to illness or other natural bodily functions, rendered a person ceremonially unclean, necessitating specific purification rites. This reflects the broader biblical theme of holiness and separation from impurity, as seen in Leviticus 11-15, which outlines various laws on cleanliness. of the man who has an emission of semen
This part of the verse addresses a natural bodily function, emphasizing that even normal biological processes could result in temporary ritual impurity. The inclusion of semen emissions highlights the comprehensive nature of the purity laws, covering all aspects of life. This reflects the biblical understanding of human sexuality as a part of God's creation, yet also acknowledges the need for purity in approaching the divine. The New Testament, particularly in passages like1 Corinthians 6:18-20, continues to address issues of sexual purity, though with a focus on moral rather than ritual cleanliness. whereby he is unclean
The concept of being "unclean" in Levitical law is not synonymous with sinfulness but rather indicates a state of ritual impurity that requires purification. This distinction is crucial for understanding the purpose of these laws, which were designed to teach the Israelites about the holiness of God and the need for purity in His presence. The purification process often involved washing and waiting until evening, symbolizing a return to a state of readiness to engage in worship and community life. This theme of cleansing and restoration is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus' sacrifice is seen as the ultimate means of purification for believers, as noted inHebrews 9:13-14. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God to instruct the Israelites. 2. IsraelitesThe recipients of the laws, who were to follow these instructions to maintain ritual purity. 3. TabernacleThe central place of worship for the Israelites, where purity laws were especially important. 4. PriestsThe mediators between God and the Israelites, responsible for teaching and enforcing these laws. 5. GodThe divine lawgiver who established these purity laws to set His people apart. Teaching Points Understanding Ritual PurityThe laws in Leviticus 15:32 emphasize the importance of ritual purity in the Old Testament, which served as a symbol of spiritual cleanliness and separation from sin. Holiness and SeparationThese laws remind us of God's holiness and the need for His people to be distinct from the surrounding nations. They call us to live lives that reflect God's character. The Role of the LawThe law served as a tutor to lead us to Christ, highlighting our need for a Savior who can cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Physical and Spiritual HealthWhile the specific laws of Leviticus are not binding on Christians today, they encourage us to consider how we can honor God with our bodies and maintain both physical and spiritual health. Community and AccountabilityThe communal aspect of these laws underscores the importance of accountability and support within the body of Christ as we pursue holiness together. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 15
What are the purification rules for bodily discharges?
Leviticus 15 - How do believers reconcile these purity laws with other Old Testament statutes that seemingly conflict or differ in emphasis?
Leviticus 15:13 - If repeated washing was hygienic, why add a waiting period and a sacrifice with no clear scientific basis?
What does 'unclean until evening' mean?(32, 33) This is the law.--These two verses give a summary of the contents of the chapter. In the recapitulation, however, as we have already seen, the order of the enactments is not strictly adhered to.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew This
זֹ֥את(zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063:Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,
is the law
תּוֹרַ֖ת(tō·w·raṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8451:Direction, instruction, law
of him who has a discharge,
הַזָּ֑ב(haz·zāḇ)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 2100:To flow freely, to have a, flux, to waste away, to overflow
of the man who
וַאֲשֶׁ֨ר(wa·’ă·šer)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that
has
תֵּצֵ֥א(tê·ṣê)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3318:To go, bring, out, direct and proxim
a seminal
זֶ֖רַע(ze·ra‘)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2233:Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
emission
שִׁכְבַת־(šiḵ·ḇaṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7902:(act of) lying, a layer
whereby
בָֽהּ׃(ḇāh)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew
he is unclean,
לְטָמְאָה־(lə·ṭā·mə·’āh-)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2930:To be or become unclean
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