Leviticus 15 Study Notes
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15:19 The word body here (the same as “member” in vv. 1-3) is a euphemism for the female genitalia.
15:20 The idea that menstruation rendered a woman unclean was a common conception throughout the ancient Near East. Both the Egyptians and the Persians thought of menstruation as cultic uncleanness.
15:25 This discharge refers to a chronic condition that is not related to menstruation.
15:26-30 See Mk 5:25-34.
15:31 The verb keep comes from the Hebrew root nazar, which means “to refrain,” “to be a Nazirite.” Here it conveys the idea that the Israelites were to refrain from being unclean so they could enter God’s sanctuary. Defiling the sanctuary was grounds for the death penalty.