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Leviticus 15:24

Leviticus 15:24
And if any man lie with her at all, and her flowers be upon him, he shall be unclean seven days; and all the bed whereon he lieth shall be unclean.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And if a woman have an issue of her blood many days out of the time of her separation,.... Not an ordinary but an extraordinary one, not within that time, but out of it, and which continued three days…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

This must refer to an unexpected occurrence. Intercourse during the acknowledged period was a heavy crime, and was to be punished by “cutting off” Lev 18:19; Lev 20:18; Eze 18:6.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The common sense of all mankind has led them to avoid the gross impropriety referred to in this verse - and it has been a general opinion, that off-spring obtained in this way has been infected with…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Leviticus 15:19-33

This is concerning the ceremonial uncleanness which women lay under from their issues, both those that were regular and healthful, and according to the course of nature (Lev 15:19-24), and those that…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

It is generally supposed that the case treated in this verse is different from that contemplated in Lev 18:19; Lev 20:18. If, as some think, the three passages refer to the same act, they cannot all…