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If any man lie with her, and her impurity be on him, he shall be unclean seven days; and every bed whereon he lies shall be unclean.
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Intentional vs. Unintentional Sin
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse addresses an unintentional or ignorant act, resulting in seven days of ritual uncleanness. They contrast this with a willful violation (Leviticus 20:18), which was a grave sin punished by being "cut off" from the community. This highlights that God's law considered the intent of the heart.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This must refer to an unexpected occurrence. Intercourse during the acknowledged period was a heavy crime, and was to be punished by “cutting off” …
19th Century
Anglican
And if any man lie with her. —For committing this gross act presumptuously, both parties to it were punished with death. …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And if any man lie with her at all Not presumptuously but ignorantly, as Aben Ezra observes; for he was guilty of cu…
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