Leviticus 18:19

Arabic Bible AVDDV 1999 (الكتاب المقدس (تخفيف تشكيل))

«ولا تقتَرِبْ إلَى امرأةٍ في نَجاسَةِ طَمثِها لتَكشِفَ عَوْرَتَها.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Leviticus instructs that a man should not have sexual intercourse with a woman during her menstruation period. God is speaking to Moses, who then communicates this to the Israelites. The key message is about maintaining purity and respecting the natural state of the body.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special toy that needs some rest time. During that rest time, you don’t play with it. In the same way, this verse says that during a woman's menstrual cycle, which is a special time for her body, a man shouldn’t be physically intimate with her.

Historical Background

This verse was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE, as part of the Holiness Code in Leviticus. The audience was the Israelites, who were learning how to live according to God's laws. The cultural context emphasizes purity and the observance of sacred times.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this can apply to respecting someone's boundaries and health. For example, if someone informs you they need a break from intimacy for health reasons, it's important to respect that and not push for physical closeness until they're ready.

Topics

• purity
• respect
• boundaries
• health
• sanctity
• intimacy

Related Verses

• Exodus 23:19
• Leviticus 15:19
• Ezekiel 22:10
• Hebrews 12:14
• 1 Corinthians 7:5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main message of Leviticus 18:19?

The main message is about maintaining purity and respecting a woman's natural state during her menstrual cycle by avoiding sexual intercourse.

How can modern couples apply this verse?

Modern couples can apply this verse by respecting each other's health needs and boundaries, ensuring mutual consent and understanding in all aspects of their relationship.

What does 'put apart for her uncleanness' mean?

'Put apart for her uncleanness' refers to the cultural and religious observance that marks a woman's menstrual period as a time of ritual impurity, during which certain activities are avoided.

Why is this verse important in Christian teaching?

This verse is important as it emphasizes the importance of respecting natural bodily functions and maintaining a sense of purity and sanctity in relationships, which can be seen as foundational to Christian teachings on intimacy and respect.