Leviticus 12:4
“And she shall then continue in the blood of her purifying three and thirty days; she shall touch no hallowed thing, nor come into the sanctuary, until the days of her purifying be fulfilled.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But if she bear a maid child,.... A daughter, whether born alive or dead, if she goes with it her full time:
then she…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The Levitical law ascribed impurity exclusively to the mother, in no degree to the Child.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The blood of her purifying - A few words will make this subject sufficiently plain.
1. God designs that the human female…
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, 1882–1921Leviticus 12:4-5
The time of purification after the birth of a female was twice as long as that after a male. The belief that the birth…