Leviticus 15:7

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 15:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.
Leviticus 15:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue, etc.] Shall also be unclean, even any part of his flesh, or member of his body: the Jewish canon is f524, he that toucheth one that has an issue, or he that has an issue touches him, or anyone moves him that has an issue, or he moves him, defiles food, and drink, and washing vessels by touching, but not by bearing; and particularly touching the issue itself is instanced in, and such a man’s spittle, etc. are defiled: shall wash his clothes, and bathe [himself] in water, and be unclean until the even; as before. (See Gill on “<031505>Leviticus 15:5”).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The flesh - That is, any part of his body. Leviticus 15:11”
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