Leviticus 15:7

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

وَكُلُّ مَنْ يَمَسُّ جَسَدَ الَّذِي لَدَيهِ الإفرازُ، يَنبَغِي أنْ يَغسِلَ ثِيابَهُ وَيَستَحِمَّ بِماءٍ. وَسَيَبقَى نَجِساً إلَى المَساءِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Leviticus says that if someone touches a person with a contagious condition, they must wash their clothes and bathe themselves. They are considered unclean until evening. This is part of ancient rules for cleanliness and purification.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you touched someone with a bad cold. To stay healthy, you'd need to wash your hands and clothes really well. This verse is like that, but for a very serious illness and the rules were even stricter!

Historical Background

The Book of Leviticus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. It details laws and regulations for the Israelites. This verse is part of instructions on how to stay clean and avoid spreading illnesses.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse reminds us of the importance of hygiene to protect ourselves and others. Imagine if someone in your house is sick; you might wash your hands more often and change your clothes to avoid spreading the illness.

Topics

• cleanliness
• health
• sanitation
• ancient laws
• spiritual purity
• contagion

Related Verses

• Numbers 19:14
• Leviticus 11:25
• Matthew 8:2-3
• Mark 1:40-42
• Leviticus 15:13

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were these rules about cleanliness so important in the Bible?

These rules were essential to maintain public health and prevent the spread of diseases in ancient times, reflecting a concern for both physical and spiritual cleanliness.

How do these ancient rules apply to us today?

Today, we can apply these ancient rules by emphasizing the importance of good hygiene practices, such as washing hands and clothes, to prevent the spread of illnesses.

What does 'unclean until evening' mean?

It means that the person who touched the affected individual was considered ceremonially unclean and had to wait until evening to be cleansed, reflecting the importance of a full cleansing process.

Can you give an example of how this verse might be used in a sermon?

A sermon might use this verse to teach about the importance of cleanliness and how it reflects our commitment to maintaining a healthy and holy community, both physically and spiritually.