Leviticus 15:18

Leviticus 15:18 Meaning and Explanation

The woman also with whom man shall lie with seed of copulation, they shall both bathe themselves in water, and be unclean until the even.

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Both partners in marital relations become unclean until evening.

The Context of Leviticus 15:18

Marital relations cause uncleanness for both partners until evening.

What Does Leviticus 15:18 Mean?

A woman who engages in marital relations becomes unclean, as does her partner; both must bathe in water. This uncleanness affects both parties equally and is resolved through bathing by evening.

The law treats husband and wife as equally affected by the condition, with mutual bathing required and mutual restoration possible, reflecting the shared reality of marital life.

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What does Leviticus 15:18 mean?

Both partners in marital relations become unclean until evening.

What is the context of Leviticus 15:18?

Marital relations cause uncleanness for both partners until evening.

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