And of her that is sick of her flowers, and of him that hath an issue, of the man, and of the woman, and of him that lieth with her that is unclean.
This applies to a woman during her monthly period, to any man or woman who has a bodily discharge, and to any man who has relations with a woman who is ceremonially unclean.
This verse summarizes the ritual cleanliness laws that apply to people with various bodily discharges and those who come into contact with them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes a detailed section of Leviticus dealing with ritual purity laws regarding bodily discharges. In ancient Israel, these laws helped maintain ceremonial cleanliness necessary for worship and community life. The regulations weren't about hygiene alone but about spiritual preparation and maintaining the holiness required to approach God in the tabernacle.
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