This chapter would seem to take its place more naturally before
Leviticus 12:1, with the subject of which it is inmediately connected.
Compare especially Leviticus 12:2 with Leviticus 15:19. It stands here
between two chapters, with neither of which has it any close
connection.... [ Continue Reading ]
Most of the ancient religions made a similar recognition of impurity
and of the need of purfication.
Leviticus 15:17
EVERY GARMENT - Compare Jude 1:23.... [ Continue Reading ]
This must refer to an unexpected occurrence. Intercourse during the
acknowledged period was a heavy crime, and was to be punished by
“cutting off” Leviticus 18:19; Leviticus 20:18; Ezekiel 18:6.... [ Continue Reading ]
This solemn admonition is addressed to Moses and Aaron, see Leviticus
15:1.
Leviticus 15:31
MY TABERNACLE - Strictly, “my dwelling-place” משׁכן
_mı̂shkān_, as in Leviticus 8:10; Leviticus 17:4; Leviticus 26:11.
The word rendered “tabernacle” elsewhere in Leviticus is properly
“tent.” See the Exod... [ Continue Reading ]