Leviticus 15:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And whosoever toucheth her bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Anyone who touches her bed must wash their clothes and bathe themselves in water, and they will be unclean until evening.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains that touching the bed of a woman during her menstrual period required ritual cleansing and made someone ceremonially unclean until evening.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Leviticus 15, which outlines Old Testament purity laws regarding bodily discharges. These regulations were given to the Israelites as part of their covenant with God and served both hygienic and ceremonial purposes in ancient Israel. Being 'unclean' was a temporary ritual state that prevented participation in worship activities, not a moral judgment.

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