Leviticus 15:25

Authorized King James Version

And if a woman have an issue of her blood many days out of the time of her separation, or if it run beyond the time of her separation; all the days of the issue of her uncleanness shall be as the days of her separation: she shall be unclean.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאִשָּׁ֡ה

H802

And if a woman

a woman

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

תָז֖וּב

H2100

have

to flow freely (as water), i.e., (specifically) to have a (sexual) flux; figuratively, to waste away; also to overflow

ז֣וֹב

H2101

an issue

a seminal or menstrual flux

דָּמָ֜הּ

H1818

of her blood

blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe

כִּימֵ֧י

H3117

all the days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

רַבִּ֗ים

H7227

many

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

בְּלֹא֙

H3808

out

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

עֶת

H6256

of the time

time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc

#10

נִדָּתָ֛הּ

H5079

of her separation

properly, rejection; by implication, impurity, especially personal (menstruation) or moral (idolatry, incest)

#11

א֥וֹ

H176

desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if

#12

כִֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#13

תָז֖וּב

H2100

have

to flow freely (as water), i.e., (specifically) to have a (sexual) flux; figuratively, to waste away; also to overflow

#14

עַל

H5921

beyond the time

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#15

נִדָּתָ֛הּ

H5079

of her separation

properly, rejection; by implication, impurity, especially personal (menstruation) or moral (idolatry, incest)

#16

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#17

כִּימֵ֧י

H3117

all the days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#18

ז֣וֹב

H2101

an issue

a seminal or menstrual flux

#19

טֻמְאָתָ֗הּ

H2932

of her uncleanness

religious impurity

#20

כִּימֵ֧י

H3117

all the days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#21

נִדָּתָ֛הּ

H5079

of her separation

properly, rejection; by implication, impurity, especially personal (menstruation) or moral (idolatry, incest)

#22

תִּֽהְיֶ֖ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#23

טְמֵאָ֥ה

H2931

she shall be unclean

foul in a religious sense

#24

הִֽוא׃

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Leviticus. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within Leviticus chapter 15 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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Leviticus 15:25

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