And whosoever toucheth those things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.
Anyone who touches these things will become unclean and must wash their clothes and bathe in water, and they will remain unclean until evening.
This verse explains that touching certain unclean items requires a person to wash thoroughly and wait until evening to be considered clean again.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, God gave the Israelites a set of laws in the book of Leviticus to maintain ritual purity and holiness as part of their covenant relationship with Him. These regulations, including those in chapter 15, addressed various sources of uncleanness such as bodily discharges, which were seen as symbolic of sin and separation from God's presence. This verse specifically outlines the steps for purification after contact with contaminated items, emphasizing the need for washing and waiting until evening to restore cleanliness.
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