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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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Leviticus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 15:24

18th Century

Theologian

This must refer to an unexpected occurrence. Intercourse during the acknowledged period was a heavy crime, and was to be punished by “cutting off” …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 15:24

19th Century

Bishop

And if any man lie with her. —For committing this gross act presumptuously, both parties to it were punished with death. …

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 15:24

17th Century

Pastor

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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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 15:1–33

17th Century

Minister

We need not be overly meticulous in explaining these laws; but we have reason to be thankful that we need fear no defilement, except that of sin, n…