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He who touches the flesh of him who has the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.
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The Seriousness of Uncleanness
Commentators explain that the rules for uncleanness were extensive and serious. Even a physician professionally examining a person with a discharge would become ritually unclean for the entire day. This underscores the intense separation required to maintain holiness within the community.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
And he that toucheth the flesh. — With such intense loathing was the person regarded who had contracted this infirmity, t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he that toucheth the flesh of him that has the issue Shall also be unclean, even any part of his flesh, or membe…
Presbyterian
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…
