Leviticus 12:2
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a woman have conceived seed, and born a man child: then she shall be unclean seven days; according to the days of the separation for her infirmity shall she be unclean.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Speak unto the children of Israel,.... For this law only concerned them, and not other nations of the world:
if a…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Leviticus 12:1-8
This chapter would more naturally follow the 15th chapter of Leviticus. See the note to Lev 15:1.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
If a woman have conceived - In the extent mentioned here the ordinances of this chapter have little relation to us: and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 12:1-5
The law here pronounces women lying-in ceremonially unclean. The Jews say, "The law extended even to an abortion, if the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Compare Gen 17:12; Exo 22:29-30; Luk 1:59; Php 3:5. Reference is here made to the regulation of Lev 15:19.
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