And when he that hath an issue is cleansed of his issue; then he shall number to himself seven days for his cleansing, and wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in running water, and shall be clean.
When someone who has had a discharge is healed from their condition, they must count seven days for their cleansing process. During this time, they should wash their clothes and bathe their body in fresh, flowing water, and then they will be clean.
This verse describes the purification process for someone recovering from a bodily discharge - they need to wait seven days, then wash thoroughly to be considered ceremonially clean again.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, God gave the Israelites detailed laws in Leviticus as part of the covenant at Mount Sinai, focusing on ritual purity to maintain holiness and prevent the spread of uncleanness in their community. This verse specifically addresses the steps for a man to be ritually cleansed after a bodily discharge, emphasizing a seven-day waiting period, washing of clothes, and bathing in running water to restore his clean status. These regulations were designed to teach the Israelites about God's standards of purity and separation from impurity in their daily lives.
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