Leviticus 15:28
Leviticus 15:28 in Multiple Translations
When a woman is cleansed of her discharge, she must count off seven days, and after that she will be ceremonially clean.
But if she be cleansed of her issue, then she shall number to herself seven days, and after that she shall be clean.
But if she be cleansed of her issue, then she shall number to herself seven days, and after that she shall be clean.
But when her flow of blood is stopped, after seven days she will be clean.
Once the woman's discharge has healed, she must allocate seven days for her cleaning process, wash her clothes, and wash herself in fresh water, and she shall be clean.
But if she be clensed of her issue, then shee shall count her seuen dayes, and after, shee shall be cleane.
'And if she hath been clean from her issue, then she hath numbered to herself seven days, and afterwards she is clean;
“‘But if she is cleansed of her discharge, then she shall count to herself seven days, and after that she shall be clean.
But if she shall be cleansed of her issue, then she shall number to herself seven days, and after that she shall be clean.
If the blood stop and cease to run, she shall count seven days of her purification:
“After a woman’s monthly menstrual flow ends, she must wait seven days before she touches anyone.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 15:28
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Leviticus 15:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אִֽם
טָהֲרָ֖ה
מִ/זּוֹבָ֑/הּ
וְ/סָ֥פְרָה
לָּ֛/הּ
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
יָמִ֖ים
וְ/אַחַ֥ר
תִּטְהָֽר
וְ/אִֽם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj | Conj
טָהֲרָ֖ה
ṭâhêr
H2891
be pure
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
מִ/זּוֹבָ֑/הּ
zôwb
H2101
discharge
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וְ/סָ֥פְרָה
çâphar
H5608
to recount
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
לָּ֛/הּ
Prep | Suff
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
יָמִ֖ים
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
וְ/אַחַ֥ר
ʼachar
H310
after
Conj | Adv
תִּטְהָֽר
ṭâhêr
H2891
be pure
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 15:28
וְ/אִֽם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj | Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
טָהֲרָ֖ה
ṭâhêr
H2891
"be pure"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be pure, either physically, morally, or ceremonially. It appears in Leviticus for purification rituals and in Psalm 51 where David asks God to purify his heart. This concept is central to Jewish and Christian ideas of cleanliness and holiness.
Definition: 1) to be clean, be pure 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be clean (physically-of disease) 1a2) to be clean ceremonially 1a3) to purify, be clean morally, made clean 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to cleanse, purify 1b1a) physically 1b1b) ceremonially 1b1c) morally 1b2) to pronounce clean 1b3) to perform the ceremony of cleansing 1c) (Pual) to be cleansed, be pronounced clean 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to purify oneself 1d1a) ceremonially 1d1b) morally 1d2) to present oneself for purification
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: be (make, make self, pronounce) clean, cleanse (self), purge, purify(-ier, self). See also: Genesis 35:2; Numbers 19:12; Psalms 51:4.
מִ/זּוֹבָ֑/הּ
zôwb
H2101
"discharge"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Discharge refers to a bodily flow, including semen or menstrual flux. It is used in the Bible to describe certain medical or physical conditions, often translated as issue.
Definition: 1) a flow, issue, discharge, flux 1a) semen, discharge (venereal disease) (of men) 1b) issue, flux (of woman)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: issue. See also: Leviticus 15:2; Leviticus 15:25; Leviticus 15:33.
וְ/סָ֥פְרָה
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
לָּ֛/הּ
""
Prep | Suff
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
יָמִ֖ים
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
וְ/אַחַ֥ר
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Conj | Adv
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
תִּטְהָֽר
ṭâhêr
H2891
"be pure"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be pure, either physically, morally, or ceremonially. It appears in Leviticus for purification rituals and in Psalm 51 where David asks God to purify his heart. This concept is central to Jewish and Christian ideas of cleanliness and holiness.
Definition: 1) to be clean, be pure 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be clean (physically-of disease) 1a2) to be clean ceremonially 1a3) to purify, be clean morally, made clean 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to cleanse, purify 1b1a) physically 1b1b) ceremonially 1b1c) morally 1b2) to pronounce clean 1b3) to perform the ceremony of cleansing 1c) (Pual) to be cleansed, be pronounced clean 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to purify oneself 1d1a) ceremonially 1d1b) morally 1d2) to present oneself for purification
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: be (make, make self, pronounce) clean, cleanse (self), purge, purify(-ier, self). See also: Genesis 35:2; Numbers 19:12; Psalms 51:4.
Study Notes — Leviticus 15:28
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- Context
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- Leviticus 15:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 15:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 15:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 15:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 15:28
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 15:28
- Sermons on Leviticus 15:28
Context — The Cleansing of Women
26Any bed on which she lies or any furniture on which she sits during the days of her discharge will be unclean, like her bed during her menstrual period.
27Anyone who touches these things will be unclean; he must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.
28When a woman is cleansed of her discharge, she must count off seven days, and after that she will be ceremonially clean.
29On the eighth day she is to take two turtledoves or two young pigeons and bring them to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 30The priest is to sacrifice one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. In this way the priest will make atonement for her before the LORD for her unclean discharge.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 15:13–15 | When the man has been cleansed from his discharge, he must count off seven days for his cleansing, wash his clothes, and bathe himself in fresh water, and he shall be clean. On the eighth day he is to take two turtledoves or two young pigeons, come before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, and give them to the priest. The priest is to sacrifice them, one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. In this way the priest will make atonement for the man before the LORD because of his discharge. |
| 2 | Galatians 3:13 | Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” |
| 3 | Ephesians 1:6–7 | to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 1:30 | It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. |
| 5 | Matthew 1:21 | She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” |
| 6 | Galatians 4:4 | But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, |
| 7 | 1 Corinthians 6:11 | And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. |
Leviticus 15:28 Summary
This verse is talking about a woman who has been unclean because of a discharge, and now she is getting better. She needs to wait seven days before she can be considered clean again, which is a reminder that God wants us to be pure and holy, just like He is, as seen in 1 Peter 1:16. After these seven days, she will be able to participate in worship and other activities without being a source of uncleanness to others. This waiting period is a time for her to focus on God and allow Him to purify her, similar to the way we are called to be purified in 2 Corinthians 7:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the seven-day waiting period after a woman's discharge has stopped?
The seven-day waiting period is a time of purification, allowing the woman to be cleansed and restored to a state of ceremonial cleanliness, as seen in Leviticus 15:28 and supported by the concept of purification in Ezekiel 36:25-26.
Is this rule only for women who have a menstrual discharge, or does it apply to other types of discharges as well?
According to Leviticus 15:25-26, this rule applies to any woman who has a discharge of blood, including but not limited to menstrual discharge, as it is a source of uncleanness.
Why is it necessary for the woman to wait seven days before being considered ceremonially clean?
The seven-day waiting period serves as a reminder of God's holiness and the need for purification, as seen in the establishment of the Sabbath in Exodus 20:8-11, which also involves a seven-day cycle.
How does this verse relate to the concept of atonement and forgiveness in the Bible?
This verse points to the need for atonement and forgiveness, as the woman's ceremonial uncleanness is a reminder of the spiritual uncleanness that separates us from God, and the sacrifice in Leviticus 15:30 is a foreshadowing of the ultimate atonement through Jesus Christ in Romans 5:8.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His desire for His people to be pure and holy?
- How can I apply the principle of waiting and purification in my own life, especially when I feel unclean or separated from God?
- What does the concept of ceremonial cleanliness teach me about the importance of spiritual cleanliness and the need for forgiveness?
- In what ways can I reflect on my own life and identify areas where I need to wait on God and allow Him to purify me?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 15:28
But if she be cleansed of her issue,.... The disease is healed, or a stop is put to it; there are no signs of it remaining: then she shall number to herself seven days; from the time she observed it
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 15:28
And if a woman have an issue, and her issue in her flesh be blood, she shall be put apart seven days: and whosoever toucheth her shall be unclean until the even. If a woman have an issue.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 15:28
Seven days from the stopping of her issue, as it is apparent. And this was for trial whether it was only a temporary obstruction, or a real cessation.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 15:28
(28) But if she be cleansed.—That is, cured or healed of her infirmity. The expression “cleansed” is used both here and in Leviticus 15:13 for the disappearance of the complaint. From the time of its cessation she is to count seven days, during which no trace of the complaint must be observable, just as in the case of the less innocent disorder. (See Leviticus 15:13.) After that she shall be clean.—That is, after having performed the rites of lustration.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 15:28
25–30. If the issue be abnormal, it is of the nature of a disease, and is treated in the same manner as the first case (Leviticus 15:2-15). The woman in the Gospel (Matthew 9:20; Mark 5:25; Luke 8:43) was thus afflicted.
Sermons on Leviticus 15:28
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Ritual Immursion (The Origin of Christian Baptism) by Robert Wurtz II | Robert Wurtz II delves into the historical controversies and innovations surrounding water baptism, exploring the transition from immersion to 'clinical baptism' by pouring, as see |
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The Bible vs. Evolution Debate by Shane Idleman | This sermon delves into the lost art of respectful debate amidst passionate disagreements, focusing on the criticism of the Bible in the modern world, particularly in the scientifi |
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The Greatest Text in the Bible by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the choices we make in life and compares the idea of being confronted by a huge, intimidating man versus a small Martian. The speaker emphasiz |
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Becoming the Christian You Are by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that the content of the gospel is Jesus Christ Himself. He explains that Jesus gave Himself for redemption and continues to give Himself for |
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Redeemed From the Curse of the Law by Paris Reidhead | Paris Reidhead emphasizes the profound truth that Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law by being made a curse for us. He recounts his personal journey of understanding h |
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Blessings and Curses by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the sufficiency of the word of God for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness. He highlights that the Bible is inspire |
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Complete Salvation and How to Recieve It - Part 2 by Derek Prince | This sermon by Derek Prince delves into the all-encompassing benefits of salvation through Jesus Christ, highlighting various aspects of the exchange that took place on the cross. |