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Speak to the children of Israel, saying, If a woman conceive seed, and bear a man-child, then she shall be unclean seven days; as in the days of the impurity of her sickness shall she be unclean.
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A Sign of Original Sin
Commentators like Calvin and Henry explain that this law wasn't about childbirth being morally wrong. Instead, it was a powerful symbol of original sin. The uncleanness came from the child, reminding the Israelites that every human is born into a fallen state, inheriting a corrupt nature from Adam. This ritual underscored humanity's universal need for cleansing and redemption.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This chapter would more naturally follow the 15th chapter of Leviticus. See the note to Leviticus 15:1.
19th Century
Anglican
If a woman has conceived seed. —Rather, if a woman brings forth seed, that is, is delivered of a child ([Referen…
16th Century
Protestant
If a woman have conceived seed. This ceremony related to two points:
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Speak unto the children of Israel For this law only concerned them, and not other nations of the world:
After the laws concerning clean and unclean food, come the laws concerning clean and unclean persons. Man imparts his depraved nature to his offspr…
