Leviticus 15:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And if a woman have an issue, and her issue in her flesh be blood, she shall be put apart seven days: and whosoever toucheth her shall be unclean until the even.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →A menstruating woman is set apart for seven days; contact causes uncleanness.
The Context of Leviticus 15:19
Menstrual bleeding causes separation and makes contact with others unclean.
What Does Leviticus 15:19 Mean?
A woman experiencing menstrual bleeding is set apart for seven days, during which those who touch her become unclean until evening. This separation is not shame-based but a matter of ritual status and communal function.
The law addresses a natural biological process common to women, establishing clear protocols that allow life to continue while maintaining the tabernacle's holiness and managing community health.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 15:19
What does Leviticus 15:19 mean?
A menstruating woman is set apart for seven days; contact causes uncleanness.
What is the context of Leviticus 15:19?
Menstrual bleeding causes separation and makes contact with others unclean.