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In the context of the Bible, the term "emission" primarily refers to bodily discharges, particularly those related to seminal emissions. The concept is addressed within the Mosaic Law, which provided guidelines for maintaining ritual purity among the Israelites. These laws are found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Leviticus.
Levitical Law and Ritual PurityThe book of Leviticus outlines various laws concerning bodily emissions, emphasizing the importance of ritual cleanliness.
Leviticus 15:16-18 states: "When a man has a seminal emission, he must bathe his whole body with water, and he will be unclean until evening. Any clothing or leather on which there is a seminal emission must be washed with water, and it will be unclean until evening. If a man has sexual relations with a woman and there is a seminal emission, both must bathe with water, and they will be unclean until evening."
These regulations were part of a broader system of laws designed to teach the Israelites about holiness and the separation from impurity. The laws served as a constant reminder of the need for cleanliness and the distinction between the sacred and the profane.
Symbolism and Spiritual LessonsFrom a conservative Christian perspective, the laws concerning emissions can be seen as symbolic of the need for spiritual purity. The physical act of washing and the period of uncleanness underscore the importance of being cleansed from sin and impurity. The New Testament reinforces this concept by emphasizing the need for spiritual cleansing through faith in Jesus Christ.
In 1
John 1:9 , the apostle John writes, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This verse highlights the transition from the ritualistic cleansing of the Old Testament to the spiritual cleansing available through Christ.
Cultural and Historical ContextUnderstanding the cultural and historical context of these laws is crucial. In ancient Israel, the community's health and well-being were closely tied to adherence to these purity laws. The regulations concerning emissions were not only about personal hygiene but also about maintaining the sanctity of the community and the tabernacle, where God's presence dwelled.
Application in Contemporary Christian LifeWhile Christians today are not bound by the Old Testament ceremonial laws, the principles behind them continue to hold spiritual significance. The call to purity and holiness remains central to Christian living. Believers are encouraged to pursue a life that reflects the holiness of God, as stated in
1 Peter 1:15-16 : "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'"
In summary, the biblical concept of emission, as outlined in Leviticus, serves as a reminder of the importance of purity and the need for spiritual cleansing, which is ultimately fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) The act of sending or throwing out; the act of sending forth or putting into circulation; issue; as, the emission of light from the sun; the emission of heat from a fire; the emission of bank notes.
2. (n.) That which is sent out, issued, or put in circulation at one time; issue; as, the emission was mostly blood.
Strong's Hebrew
7137. qareh -- chance, accident... 7136b, 7137. qareh. 7138 . chance, accident. Transliteration: qareh Phonetic
Spelling: (kaw-reh') Short Definition:
emission. Word
...7902. shekabah -- (act of) lying, a layer
... 7901, 7902. shekabah. 7903 . (act of) lying, a layer. Transliteration: shekabah
Phonetic Spelling: (shek-aw-baw') Short Definition:emission....
Library
Whether the Lust that is About Venereal Acts Can be a Sin?
... For the venereal act consists in theemission of semen which is the surplus from
food, according to the Philosopher (De Gener. Anim. i, 18)....
The First Order of Production Maintained by the Heretics is...
... If then, even in the case of human beings, understanding itself does not arise from
emission, nor is that intelligence which produces other things separated...
How There is no Reason which Can be Shown for the Selection of...
... bestows an entrance, and, as it were, a door [252] for the seed; the select Saturn
bestows the seed itself; the select Liber bestows on men theemission of the...
Augustin not the Deviser of Original Sin.
... "This sexual connection of bodies," he says, "together with the ardour, with the
pleasure, with theemission of seed, was made by God, and is praiseworthy on...
Whether Six Daughters are Fittingly Assigned to Gluttony?
... On the part of the body, mention is made of "uncleanness," which may refer either
to the inordinateemission of any kind of superfluities, or especially to the...
Concerning the Holy Spirit, a Reasoned Proof.
... spiritu oris ejus omnis virtus eorum), spoke of the Holy Ghost as proceeding from
the Father like the breath of His mouth in the utterance oremission of His...
Nor, in that the Law Orders a Man to be Purified Even after...
... forasmuch as it behoves that man be cleansed by form and teaching of learning; as
a sign of this, that purification was ordered after theemission of seed....
The Teaching of the Apostles in Opposition to Jewish and Gentile...
... Now if any persons keep to the Jewish customs and observances concerning the natural
emission and nocturnal pollutions, and the lawful conjugal acts, [3313...
The Third Theological Oration.
... The Son is the Begotten, and the Holy Ghost theEmission; for I know not how this
could be expressed in terms altogether excluding visible things....
"But if we Walk in the Light, as He is in the Light, we have...
... xxvii.1, Micah 7:8, Isaiah 42:6, 7. Now, it is thisemission of light from him that
first drives away that gross darkness that is over souls, for till then, in...
Thesaurus
Emission (7 Occurrences)... 1. (n.) The act of sending or throwing out; the act of sending forth or putting
into circulation; issue; as, the
emission of light from the sun; the
emission...Seminal (5 Occurrences)
... Seminal (5 Occurrences). Leviticus 15:16 "'If any man has anemission of semen,
then he shall bathe all his flesh in water, and be unclean until the evening....
Semen (6 Occurrences)
... (See RSV NIV). Leviticus 15:16 "'If any man has anemission of semen, then he shall
bathe all his flesh in water, and be unclean until the evening....
Expiration (1 Occurrence)
... opposed to inspiration. 3. (n.)Emission of volatile matter; exhalation.
4. (n.) The lastemission of breath; death. 5. (n.) A coming...
Bathe (35 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 15:16 "'If any man has anemission of semen, then he shall bathe
all his flesh in water, and be unclean until the evening....
Discharge (30 Occurrences)
... 22. (n.) A flowing or issuing out;emission; vent; evacuation; also, that which
is discharged or emitted; as, a rapid discharge of water from the pipe....
Evening (163 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 15:16 "'If any man has anemission of semen, then he shall bathe
all his flesh in water, and be unclean until the evening....
Vent (8 Occurrences)
... confinement or privacy; outlet. 10. (n.)Emission; escape; passage to notice
or expression; publication; utterance. 11. (vt) To let...
Laugh (23 Occurrences)
... of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of
the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by theemission of explosive or...
Gush (7 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A sudden and violent issue of a fluid from an enclosed place; anemission
of a liquid in a large quantity, and with force; the fluid thus emitted; a...
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