KJV ORIGINAL
And what saddle soever he rideth upon that hath the issue shall be unclean.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Any saddle that a man with a discharge rides on will be unclean.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that anything used by someone with a bodily discharge becomes ceremonially unclean and must be treated accordingly.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of the Old Testament purity laws given to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. These regulations about bodily discharges were meant to maintain ceremonial cleanliness in the community and prevent the spread of disease. The laws covered various items that could become unclean through contact with someone who had a discharge.
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