And if he that hath the issue spit upon him that is clean; then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.
If a man with a discharge spits on someone who is ceremonially clean, then that clean person must wash their clothes, bathe in water, and will be considered unclean until evening.
This verse explains that ceremonial uncleanness could be passed from one person to another through bodily contact, requiring specific cleansing rituals.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of the detailed purity laws given to ancient Israel regarding bodily discharges and ceremonial cleanliness. These laws were essential for maintaining ritual purity so people could participate in worship and community life. The concept of being 'unclean until evening' was part of a temporary state that could be resolved through proper cleansing procedures.
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