Leviticus 15:32
New International Version
These are the regulations for a man with a discharge, for anyone made unclean by an emission of semen,

New Living Translation
These are the instructions for dealing with anyone who has a bodily discharge—a man who is unclean because of an emission of semen

English Standard Version
This is the law for him who has a discharge and for him who has an emission of semen, becoming unclean thereby;

Berean Standard Bible
This is the law of him who has a discharge, of the man who has an emission of semen whereby he is unclean,

King James Bible
This is the law of him that hath an issue, and of him whose seed goeth from him, and is defiled therewith;

New King James Version
This is the law for one who has a discharge, and for him who emits semen and is unclean thereby,

New American Standard Bible
This is the law for the one with a discharge, and for the man who has a seminal emission so that he is unclean by it,

NASB 1995
This is the law for the one with a discharge, and for the man who has a seminal emission so that he is unclean by it,

NASB 1977
This is the law for the one with a discharge, and for the man who has a seminal emission so that he is unclean by it,

Legacy Standard Bible
This is the law for the one with a discharge, and for the man who has a seminal emission so that he is unclean by it,

Amplified Bible
This is the law for the one who has a discharge and for the one who has a seminal emission, so that he is unclean by it;

Christian Standard Bible
This is the law for someone with a discharge: a man who has an emission of semen, becoming unclean by it;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This is the law for someone with a discharge: a man who has an emission of semen, becoming unclean by it;

American Standard Version
This is the law of him that hath an issue, and of him whose seed of copulation goeth from him, so that he is unclean thereby;

English Revised Version
This is the law of him that hath an issue, and of him whose seed of copulation goeth from him, so that he is unclean thereby;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"These are the instructions for any man who has a discharge or an emission of semen that makes him unclean,

Good News Translation
These are the regulations about a man who has a discharge or an emission of semen,

International Standard Version
These are the regulations for one whose discharge of semen causes him to become unclean because of it,

Majority Standard Bible
This is the law of him who has a discharge, of the man who has an emission of semen whereby he is unclean,

NET Bible
This is the law of the one with a discharge: the one who has a seminal emission and becomes unclean by it,

New Heart English Bible
This is the law of him who has a discharge, and of him who has an emission of semen, so that he is unclean thereby;

Webster's Bible Translation
This is the law of him that hath an issue, and of him whose seed goeth from him, and he is defiled therewith.

World English Bible
This is the law of him who has a discharge, and of him who has an emission of semen, so that he is unclean by it;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
This [is] the law of him who has the discharging, and of him whose seed [from] intercourse goes out from him, to become unclean with it,

Young's Literal Translation
This is the law of him who hath an issue, and of him whose seed of copulation goeth out from him, for uncleanness thereby,

Smith's Literal Translation
This the law of him flowing, and of whom the effusion of seed shall go forth from him, to be defiled in it:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
This is the law of him that hath the issue of seed, and that is defiled by copulation.

Catholic Public Domain Version
This is the law of him who undergoes a flow of seed, or who is polluted by sexual intercourse,

New American Bible
This is the ritual for the man with a discharge, or who has an emission of semen, and thereby becomes unclean;

New Revised Standard Version
This is the ritual for those who have a discharge: for him who has an emission of semen, becoming unclean thereby,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
This law shall be for him who has a discharge and for him who has an emission of semen and is defiled therewith;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
This is the Written Law to him who has an emission and to him whose seed of copulation goes out from him, who is defiled by it;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
This is the law of him that hath an issue, and of him from whom the flow of seed goeth out, so that he is unclean thereby;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
This is the law of the man who has an issue, and if one discharge seed of copulation, so that he should be polluted by it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cleansing of Women
31You must keep the children of Israel separate from their uncleanness, so that they do not die by defiling My tabernacle, which is among them. 32This is the law of him who has a discharge, of the man who has an emission of semen whereby he is unclean, 33of a woman in her menstrual period, of any male or female who has a discharge, and of a man who lies with an unclean woman.’ ”…

Cross References
Numbers 5:2-3
“Command the Israelites to send away from the camp anyone with a skin disease, anyone who has a bodily discharge, and anyone who is defiled by a dead body. / You must send away male and female alike; send them outside the camp so they will not defile their camp, where I dwell among them.”

Deuteronomy 23:10-11
If any man among you becomes unclean because of a nocturnal emission, he must leave the camp and stay outside. / When evening approaches, he must wash with water, and when the sun sets he may return to the camp.

2 Kings 5:10-14
Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” / But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. / Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. ...

Isaiah 52:11
Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD.

Ezekiel 36:25
I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols.

Matthew 8:2-4
Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”

Mark 1:40-44
Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. ...

Luke 5:12-14
While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. / “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

Luke 8:43-48
including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, but no one was able to heal her. / She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. / “Who touched Me?” Jesus asked. But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, “the people are crowding and pressing against You.” ...

Acts 10:28
He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.

Acts 15:9
He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.

Romans 14:14
I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.

1 Corinthians 6:11
And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

2 Corinthians 6:17
“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

Ephesians 5:26
to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,


Treasury of Scripture

This is the law of him that has an issue, and of him whose seed goes from him, and is defiled therewith;

Leviticus 15:1-18
And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying, …

Leviticus 11:46
This is the law of the beasts, and of the fowl, and of every living creature that moveth in the waters, and of every creature that creepeth upon the earth:

Leviticus 13:59
This is the law of the plague of leprosy in a garment of woollen or linen, either in the warp, or woof, or any thing of skins, to pronounce it clean, or to pronounce it unclean.

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Leviticus 15
1. The uncleanness of men in their issues
13. The cleansing of them
19. The uncleanness of women in their issues
28. Their cleansing














This is the law of him who has a discharge
This phrase introduces a specific regulation within the broader Levitical laws concerning ritual purity. In the context of ancient Israel, maintaining ritual cleanliness was essential for participating in community worship and daily life. Discharges, whether due to illness or other natural bodily functions, rendered a person ceremonially unclean, necessitating specific purification rites. This reflects the broader biblical theme of holiness and separation from impurity, as seen in Leviticus 11-15, which outlines various laws on cleanliness.

of the man who has an emission of semen
This part of the verse addresses a natural bodily function, emphasizing that even normal biological processes could result in temporary ritual impurity. The inclusion of semen emissions highlights the comprehensive nature of the purity laws, covering all aspects of life. This reflects the biblical understanding of human sexuality as a part of God's creation, yet also acknowledges the need for purity in approaching the divine. The New Testament, particularly in passages like 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, continues to address issues of sexual purity, though with a focus on moral rather than ritual cleanliness.

whereby he is unclean
The concept of being "unclean" in Levitical law is not synonymous with sinfulness but rather indicates a state of ritual impurity that requires purification. This distinction is crucial for understanding the purpose of these laws, which were designed to teach the Israelites about the holiness of God and the need for purity in His presence. The purification process often involved washing and waiting until evening, symbolizing a return to a state of readiness to engage in worship and community life. This theme of cleansing and restoration is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus' sacrifice is seen as the ultimate means of purification for believers, as noted in Hebrews 9:13-14.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God to instruct the Israelites.

2. Israelites
The recipients of the laws, who were to follow these instructions to maintain ritual purity.

3. Tabernacle
The central place of worship for the Israelites, where purity laws were especially important.

4. Priests
The mediators between God and the Israelites, responsible for teaching and enforcing these laws.

5. God
The divine lawgiver who established these purity laws to set His people apart.
Teaching Points
Understanding Ritual Purity
The laws in Leviticus 15:32 emphasize the importance of ritual purity in the Old Testament, which served as a symbol of spiritual cleanliness and separation from sin.

Holiness and Separation
These laws remind us of God's holiness and the need for His people to be distinct from the surrounding nations. They call us to live lives that reflect God's character.

The Role of the Law
The law served as a tutor to lead us to Christ, highlighting our need for a Savior who can cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Physical and Spiritual Health
While the specific laws of Leviticus are not binding on Christians today, they encourage us to consider how we can honor God with our bodies and maintain both physical and spiritual health.

Community and Accountability
The communal aspect of these laws underscores the importance of accountability and support within the body of Christ as we pursue holiness together.(32, 33) This is the law.--These two verses give a summary of the contents of the chapter. In the recapitulation, however, as we have already seen, the order of the enactments is not strictly adhered to.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
This
זֹ֥את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

is the law
תּוֹרַ֖ת (tō·w·raṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law

of him who has a discharge,
הַזָּ֑ב (haz·zāḇ)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 2100: To flow freely, to have a, flux, to waste away, to overflow

of the man who
וַאֲשֶׁ֨ר (wa·’ă·šer)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

has
תֵּצֵ֥א (tê·ṣê)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

a seminal
זֶ֖רַע (ze·ra‘)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

emission
שִׁכְבַת־ (šiḵ·ḇaṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7902: (act of) lying, a layer

whereby
בָֽהּ׃ (ḇāh)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew

he is unclean,
לְטָמְאָה־ (lə·ṭā·mə·’āh-)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2930: To be or become unclean


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