That uncleanness would be spread to any person touching those objects made unclean. It indicates to seal, as a king would seal a document. His grace, and blood, and cleansing, are always requisite, and ever ready. (Meyer). If a defiled person touches a clean person, that clean person could wash his hands, symbolizing purification, and not be considered unclean. For the Israelite, this verse doesnt give any exceptions, and so it would seem that even a priest or physician who touched the unclean person would be defiled by the touch. This is how his discharge will bring about uncleanness: Leviticus 15: 19-20 When a woman has discharge and it is blood, she shall continue to be impure for seven days; and whoever touches her = unclean until evening. 2 Corinthians 7:1, Next Week: Leviticus 15:19-33 Some more discharge verses to get through (Discharging Discharges, Part II) (26th Leviticus Sermon). Why does God have all these regulations concerning the human body? a. I have been purified, cleansed to the core As there were lots and lots of Israelites, there were lots and lots of folks unclean until evening. I have been careful to walk circumspectly on this path I trod This corresponds to what occurred in the leprosy verses. All it says is, Then God blessed them, and God said to them, Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it. Further, nothing is said of this until this time in history. Christs life was offered, and His precious blood was spilt Further, the affection of the dove for its mate makes it a splendid picture of Christ who is so affectionate for His people that He came to dwell among them and give Himself for them in order to purify them. Now, some version of that phrase is found a few more times in Leviticus, and one of those places is our main text this morning. Or, it may still be speaking euphemistically about his private parts in particular. We should be the most pro-sex people out there. Every bed is unclean on which he who has the discharge lies, and everything on which he sits shall be unclean. Secondly, these verses are a part of the Law of Moses. What are the bodily discharges mentioned in Leviticus 15, and why did they make a person unclean? Listen :: Leviticus 15. If anything is on her bed or on anything on which she sits, when he touches it, he shall be unclean until evening. Every bed is unclean on which he who has the discharge lies: Essentially, the uncleanness associated with an abnormal genital discharge from a man was spread through contact. The Hebrew term used for menstruation in Leviticus 15:19, 20, 24, and 33 is niddatah, which has as its root ndh, a word meaning "separation," usually as a result of impurity. 10Whoever touches anything that was under him shall be unclean until evening. 7 and sometimes would happen in the Old Testament in the wilderness wanderings when God was about to do something grand. Shall wash his clothes and bathe in water a. a. A rider on a donkey would be perceived as humble, a rider on a horse might be an officer. Pictures and Artwork. It is not because I delight in abstaining. 17 But what remains of the . When we read the law, we are looking at the life of Christ, because He is the fulfillment of the Law. If someone had one of these, it would render them unclean. The first is that of the private parts of a person. a. We refer to it as a prison. That terminology was carefully explained in Leviticus 11 as pointing to the work of Christ. So let's turn and take a look together this morning at Leviticus 19, verses 1 and 2. 24When Pilate saw that he could not prevail at all, but ratherthata tumult was rising, he took water and washedhishands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just Person. In this way he will make atonement for her before the Lord for the uncleanness of her discharge. *18Also, when a woman lies with a man, andthere isan emission of semen, they shall bathe in water, and be unclean until evening. It was no sin to have a period. And again, it can be used to indicate man over against God in his fallen state as in, Sam walks in the flesh and not in the Spirit. And finally, it can speak of all living creatures, as in All flesh is known to God. Both testaments give these to some extent. The neurosis can end. It is the word used first in Exodus 3:8 to describe the land of Canaan which flows with milk and honey. The word "discharge" has several meanings depending on the context. 1 And the Lord spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying, 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When any man hath a running a issue out of his flesh, because of his issue he is . The Pharisees and scribes had designed an elaborate system of such washings based on this passage. It is the habit of many today even many believers to consider their sexual life and practices to be their own business and not Gods business. In pagan religion sexual activity among worshipers was believed to activate the gods into fertilizing the soil with rain. (Rooker). Shall wash his clothes and bathe in water, as well Nothing is said about this in Genesis 1:28. iii. Of this, O God, there isnt a doubt Obviously, a discharge refers to something other than just going to the bathroom or else every man who is unclean after an emission would be pretty much constantly unclean, including the high priest. But the wood is used to make a picture for us. Leviticus 15 - Laws Concerning Bodily Discharges A. Bodily discharges from a man. God and His word deal with all manner of private and sexual matters but do so in an appropriate, dignified way. The merkav, or saddle, is introduced here and will be seen three times. i. If she is cleansed: When the abnormal discharge ended, there was an additional seven days of ceremonial impurity. And be unclean until evening And so either way, the transfer of defilement is symbolic. This does not mean that God regards sex itself as inherently sinful or impure, but it does mean that the sexual ethic of if it feels good, do it is an ungodly and destructive approach. 11Anyone the man with a discharge touches without rinsing his hands with water must wash their clothes and bathe with water, and they will be unclean till evening. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Or his body is stopped up by his discharge Someone who actively supports that, such as giving donations, helping out in the church, and so on, would incur a greater guilt than the one who simply came in and listened. They obviously didnt mind the state of being unclean that much. Lev 14 specifies that such uncleanliness will last at least 8 days. However, for a New Testament picture, it indicates something which causes spiritual uncleanness. The oneasa sin offering and the otherasa burnt offering This will go from verses 2-18. whether his body runs with his discharge, or his body is stopped from discharge, it is uncleanness in him." (Leviticus 15:1-3 RSV) As you pass through life you unavoidably pick up certain infections which create bodily discharges like diarrhea and runny noses. It can also mean blood relations, such as when saying, You are my brother in the flesh.. b. Jude understood this, and was certainly thinking of this verse when he wrote , And on some have compassion, making a distinction;23but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire,hating even the garment defiled by the flesh. Jude -22, 23. 23Whether it is the bed or anything she was sitting on, when anyone touches it, they will be unclean till evening. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. a. 3Whether it continues flowing from his body or is blocked, it will make him unclean. A verse for neurotics if not properly understood. This defiles a person, but it also defiles those who hear it. The Lord has you exactly where He wants you. Ancient Egypt knew this. Daily Devotion: Dealing with the Discharges of Life (Lev 15) Dealing with the Discharges of Life Read the Scripture: Leviticus 15 When a man is cleansed from his discharge, he is to count off seven days for his ceremonial cleansing; he must wash his clothes and bathe himself with fresh water, and he will be clean. This seems more sure because in verse 16, it will add in the words, which, though involuntary, might arise from some lustful dream or imagination. One is outwardly evident, the other is inwardly so. We may request cookies to be set on your device. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. And be unclean until evening; until the day is spent, Also, when a woman lies with a man The vessel of earth that he who has the discharge touches shall be broken, and every vessel of wood shall be rinsed in water. We have been reconciled! 6He who sits on anything on which he who has the discharge sat shall wash his clothes and bathe in water, and be unclean until evening. [It] shall be broken This could go with any such sin of the flesh. Leviticus 15:19 When a woman has a discharge, and the discharge in her body is blood, she shall be in her menstrual impurity for seven days, and whoever touches her shall be unclean until the evening. b. As to you I now clearly tell, And whomever the one who has the discharge touches 9So you shall put away theguilt ofinnocent blood from among you when you dowhat isright in the sight of theLord. Deuteronomy 21:1-9, A declaration of innocence is made, and it is accompanied by the elders, meaning the citys representatives, washing their hands over the dead substitute. If a woman has a discharge of blood for many days, other than at the time of her customary impurity, or if it runs beyond her usual time of impurity, all the days of her unclean discharge shall be as the days of her customary impurity. a 3 he is unclean from the discharge, whether the discharge continues to flow from his genitals or is obstructed, he is still unclean. i. i. This is how his discharge will bring about uncleanness: The word for discharge is zuv. 10 And whosoever toucheth any thing that was under him shall be unclean until the even: . And be unclean until evening, yes because of that, And he who touches the body Leviticus 15 (NIV) Discharges Causing Uncleanness 1/ The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, 2/ "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'When any man has an unusual bodily discharge, such a discharge is unclean. This is how his discharge will bring about uncleanness: It is the spit which defiles the next person, regardless as to the intent of how it got on him. Today, we often treat sex as a casual activity that you just do for recreation. During the time of his defilement, he is excluded from the benefits of the sanctuary. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter of Deeper Waters. II. Normal discharges of semen and menstruation made one ceremonially unclean, not because there was anything inherently wrong with them, but because the two are connected with symbols of redemption and life, blood and semen. As Paul says , Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits.34Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. Leviticus 22:4 If a descendant of Aaron has a skin disease or a discharge, he may not eat the sacred offerings until he is clean. And this shall be his uncleanness in regard to his dischargewhether his body runs with his discharge, or his body is stopped up by his discharge, it is his uncleanness. 24If a man has sexual relations with her and her monthly flow(V) touches him, he will be unclean for seven days; any bed he lies on will be unclean. 3 and this shall be his uncleanness in his issue: whether his flesh run with his issue, or his flesh be stopped from his issue, it is his uncleanness. Granted I have a future spouse, she will know that I was faithfully pure both inside of marriage and outside of it. Babylonians, Hindus, and so on all knew this. Mark Rooker: Leviticus 15, which deals with the purity laws regarding bodily discharges, divides into four sections, each beginning with the formula ("when [any] man/ woman"; 15:2, 16, 21, 25). In this way he will make atonement before the LORD for the man because of his discharge. In picture, the atonement and vicarious death are made by Christ on our behalf. Leviticus 15 New International Version Discharges Causing Uncleanness 15 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, 2 "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'When any man has an unusual bodily discharge, such a discharge is unclean. Aaron then presented the people's offering. Laws, rites, and sacrifices are revealed for cleansing those who have a discharge and other types of uncleanness. You can check these in your browser security settings. Read verse in New International Version Can such a thing be? What they had missed was the spirit and intent of what the passage is conveying to us. 1 and the lord spake unto moses and to aaron, saying, 2 speak unto the children of israel, and say unto them, when any man hath a running issue out of his flesh, because of his issue he is unclean. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. This same concept can be seen in multiple types of sins of the flesh. 28When she is cleansed from her discharge, she must count off seven days, and after that she will be ceremonially clean. ii. But if it was voluntary, and by a mans own procurement when awake, it was esteemed abominable, and a degree of murder. We call on the Lord, we are made spotless, we are made spiritually alive, and we receive the Living Waters of eternal life. Thus He cut the line of sin because no human seed from a father was transmitted to Him. Even if you have a lifetime of sin heaped up behind you, He can wash it away and purify you completely and wholly. 3 Whether it continues flowing from his body or is blocked, it will make him unclean. He found the life acceptable, and therefore He then accepts His sin offering in our place. Understanding that, lets look at these verses with a view to seeing why this is being mentioned at all. Then the priest shall offer the one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering, and the priest shall make atonement for her before the LORD for the discharge of her uncleanness. The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'When any man has an unusual bodily discharge, such a discharge is unclean. This is how his discharge will bring about uncleanness: 4Any bed the man with a discharge lies on will be unclean, and anything he sits on will be unclean. In this case, no defilement is transferred. But they cried out all the more, saying, Let Him be crucified! Understanding these various connotations of the word will help us to understand what the Lord is showing us in this chapter. Here we have a word found only once in Scripture. The Passage: "You Shall Be Holy" (16:15-16) And come before theLord, to the door of the tabernacle of meeting It is an open and running discharge in their life. These are the words to them He was relaying, Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: The last thing Christianity needs is a whole bunch more neurotic people than we already have. And My cheeks to those who plucked out the beard; Wash his clothes, and bathe his body in running water For a person to hang around and fellowship with someone who is engaging in sin would then defile that person. 21Anyone who touches her bed will be unclean; they must wash their clothes and bathe with water, and they will be unclean till evening. This was done by the individual, supported by the expectation of the culture. Leviticus 15:3 'This, moreover, shall be his uncleanness in his discharge: it is his uncleanness whether his body allows its discharge to flow, or whether his body obstructs its discharge. That he who has the discharge touches, this is not good It was made from something with life in it. You see, Here we have two different vessels, the first is, The words here say, and bathe his flesh. Six times so far, it says, and bathe. Now only it adds in the words, his flesh. For this reason, this is certainly referring to the euphemistic use of the word flesh, meaning private parts. As a noun, it can also be the action of discharging something like a liquid. These things were told to those under the law. ii. If the sacrifices and rituals in Leviticus have . In a radical way, this separated Israel from the spiritual and sexual practices of the surrounding peoples. If he doesnt do this, then he needs to wash his clothes, bathe, and remain unclean until evening. And this shall be his uncleanness: In contrast to the previous chapters regarding the broad definition of leprosy, there is no mention made of priestly inspection or monitoring. His body is stopped up by his discharge: One way of understanding this passage is that the discharge caused by the infection may block the opening in the penis. (Peter-Contesse). I bet you're all excited to get into them. This corresponds to the first half of verse 4. What is being conveyed is not simply for the priests to have rolled up in a scroll and secreted away for times of need, but it is to be regular instruction for the people at all times. These laws were meant to have both hygienic benefits and spiritual applications; they were never intended as the way to be right with God. The same is true with what is pictured in the next two verses. 16When a man has an emission of semen,(Q) he must bathe his whole body with water, and he will be unclean till evening. The unclean person is already unclean, but the one he touches is not necessarily so. We also remember that Jesus is the One who makes us clean and fit for fellowship: You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you (John 15:3). Before answering, this is something that is known to exist in many religions. And finally, the most notable occurrence of washing ones hands in all of Scripture is seen in Matthew 27 , But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. This is the more likely in picture, because washing ones hands elsewhere pictures innocence. In cutting the male member, it pictured cutting the transfer of sin in humanity. But why would an emission of semen render a person unclean? And the third day He will rise again. Mark 10:33, 34. And so, a person who so washes himself is a symbolic picture of new life cleansed in Christs Living Water. i. Next it will cover defilement found in women from verses 19-30. Nick Peters It actually means to drool, and so by implication, it is something which runs out of his body. 1-15, 19-24), but it's still considered unclean and must be dealt with . They have touched, or passively participated, in that. Through the blood of Christ, ended the great controversy The other word meaning stopped up is new to Scripture, khatham. Such as I am instructing you, Any saddle on which he who has the discharge rides a. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. i. In Him, all defilement is washed away. Wash his clothes and bathe in water, as I say 7Whoever touches the man(E) who has a discharge(F) must wash their clothes and bathe with water, and they will be unclean till evening. Note in Lev 15:7, it states that it is a man with discharge, so pus from an infected wound would qualify, but so would blood and other body fluids. The mere presence of both desire and opportunity do not mean that a sexual act is obedient or pure before God. How, I ask, can we do that? And he who touches the body of him who has the discharge shall wash his clothes and bathe in water, and be unclean until evening. There are noun and verb discharges in todays verses. 3 This, moreover, shall be his uncleanness in his discharge: it is his uncleanness whether his body allows its discharge . 1 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, 2 "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'When any man has an unusual bodily discharge, such a discharge is unclean. We must bring the thought of God into the simplest, the commonest, and the most secret acts. We have a tendency to think that if something is natural, it is pure. The first is an unregenerate person who has never been spiritually alive. This general principle was completely reversed in the person and work of Jesus the Messiah. i. He then says this allows him to go about the Lords altar. Why? [Torath Kohanim 15:142] And the vessel of earth, that he toucheth which hath the issue, shall be broken: and every vessel of wood shall be rinsed in water. What is ahead discusses defilement and ritual purification due to bodily discharges. 3And this shall be his uncleanness in regard to his dischargewhether his body runs with his discharge, or his body is stopped up by his discharge, itishis uncleanness. 26Any bed she lies on while her discharge continues will be unclean, as is her bed during her monthly period, and anything she sits on will be unclean, as during her period. a. This is why we are told to not have fellowship with deeds of darkness, but we are to put on holiness like a garment and keep ourselves from participating in these things. The bed and the chair are both places one occupies. - New American Standard Bible 1995 In Him, all ills are healed. v. Our cleanliness is complete as we abide in Jesus: 1 John 1:7-9 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. a. I did not hide My face from shame and spitting. Isaiah 50:6, That is then fulfilled in Jesus words in the New Testament , Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and deliver Him to the Gentiles;34and they will mock Him, and scourge Him, and spit on Him, and kill Him. c. It is his uncleanness: The status of unclean did not completely take the unclean one out of the community. Many of them also concern matters that were not sinful but would just happen over the course of time. The man and wife of Israel who had sex resulting in an emission became unclean until sundown in order to teach them of their need for freedom from the law, freedom from uncleanness, and freedom from sin. The Greek translation of the OT translates, Here we have a word found only once in Scripture. In this case, it extends to any bed upon which a person lies, or anything on which he sits. Three examples of this from Scripture will show the symbolism , Ifanyoneis found slain, lying in the field in the land which theLord your God is giving you to possess,andit is not known who killed him,2then your elders and your judges shall go out and measurethe distancefrom the slain man to the surrounding cities. That would defile a persons mind, even if they were not able to avoid that. 22Pilate said to them, What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ? It is a law coming from the Lord, and therefore it is given through the lawgiver, Moses, but it also deals with priestly purification, and so Aaron is addressed as well. Also, when a woman lies with a man, and there is an emission of semen, they shall bathe in water, and be unclean until evening. 7That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, I wash my hands in my innocence before You, O God There was at least one other additional benefit: The laws would also provide the woman a break from housework, caring for children, and marital relations. (Rooker). Our sins defiled us, only stained garments were seen However and secondly, it could be that the person who is touched by the unclean person immediately washes his hands, and is thus symbolically purified. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. The term body, or flesh, in this chapter is used in a couple ways. 17. r/TrueChristian. 'When he who has a discharge is cleansed of his discharge, then he shall count to himself seven days for his cleansing, and wash his clothes; and he shall bathe his flesh in running water, and shall be clean. Book Plunge: Three Views on Creation and Evolution Conclusion, Composite Quotations Pilgrims Rest Stop, Deeper Waters Podcast 6/17/2017: Seth Ehorn, A Response to Seth Dunn of Pulpit and Pen on Nabeel Qureshi, Book Plunge: Why Christianity Is Not True Chapter 3, Book Plunge: Why Christianity Is Not True Chapter 6, Book Plunge: Why Christianity Is Not True Chapter 8. b. Cross References Leviticus 15:32 This is the law for him who has a discharge and for him who has an emission of semen, becoming unclean thereby. There is no coarse or inappropriate reference here. This is the set time for purification where the person continues in their defilement, just as we have seen elsewhere. 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