Leviticus 12:2

“Speak unto the children of Israel, etc.] For this law only concerned them, and not other nations of the world: if a woman have conceived seed; by lying with a man, and so becomes pregnant, and goes on with her pregnancy until she brings forth a child. The Jews from hence gather, that this law respects abortions; that if a woman has conceived and miscarries, eighty one days after the birth of a female, and forty one after a male, she must bring her offering f418; but the law seems only to regard such as are with child, and proceed to the due time of childbirth, whether then the child is born alive or dead: and born a man child; which is, generally speaking, not only matter of joy to the…”

“This chapter would more naturally follow the 15th chapter of Leviticus. See the note to Leviticus 15:1. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Seven days - Not for any filthiness which was either in the conception, or in bringing forth, but to signify the universal and deep pollution of man's nature, even from the birth, and from the conception. Seven days or thereabouts, nature is employed in the purgation of most women. Her infirmity - Her monthly infirmity. And it may note an agreement therewith not only in the time, Lev 15:19, but in the degree of uncleanness. Leviticus 12:4”

“12:2 menstrual period: See 15:19-24.”

“If a woman: Gen 1:28, Gen 3:16; Job 14:4, Job 15:14, Job 25:4; Psa 51:5; Luk 2:22; Rom 5:12-19 according: Lev 15:19 Leviticus 12:3”