Leviticus 15:32
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This is the law of him who has a discharge, of the man who has an emission of semen whereby he is unclean,
Commentaries
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Concluding formula. The words, "him that lieth with her that is unclean," are more general than the expression, "lie with her," in Lev 15:24, and involve not only intercourse with an unclean woman, but lying by her side upon one and the same bed.
Open source ↗In this chapter we have laws concerning other ceremonial uncleannesses contracted either by bodily disease like that of the leper, or some natural incidents, and this either, I. In men (v. 1-18). Or, II. In women (Lev 15:19-33). We need not be at all curious in explaining these antiquated laws, it is enough if we observe the general intention; but we have need to be very cautious lest sin take occasion by the commandment to become more exceedingly sinful; and exceedingly sinful it is when lust is kindled by sparks of fire from God's altar. The case is bad with the soul when it is putrefied by that which should purify it.
Open source ↗15:32-33 A summary of the principles stated in 15:1-31. Bodily discharges—whether pus, semen, menstrual fluid, or blood—made an individual ceremonially unclean.
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