Leviticus chapter 12 New International Version 1 The LORD said to Moses, 2 Say to the Israelites: 'A woman who becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son will be ceremonially unclean for seven days, just as she is unclean during her monthly period. Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version "'If your offering is a goat, you are to present it before the LORD, New Living Translation “If you present a goat as your offering, bring it to the LORD, English Standard Version And it tells us that immediately upon childbirth the mother becomes ritually impure…..unclean. Let those women who have received mercy from God in child-bearing, with all thankfulness own God's goodness to them; and this shall please the Lord better than sacrifices.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. 1 The Lord said to Moses: 2 Tell the Israelites: When a woman has a child, giving birth to a boy, she shall be unclean [] for seven days, with the same uncleanness as during her menstrual period. 3 'And on the d eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised. How long was a woman considered unclean after childbirth if her child was a male. A. Ceremonial impurity after giving birth. Leviticus 12 After the laws concerning clean and unclean food come the laws concerning clean and unclean persons; and the first is in this chapter concerning the ceremonial uncleanness of women in child-birth, ver. From uncleanness contracted by the touching or eating of external things, he now comes to that uncleanness which ariseth from ourselves. Leviticus 12 Purification After Childbirth. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. New International Version (NIV). Leviticus 12 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, "Speak to the children of Israel, saying: 'If a woman has conceived, and borne a male child, then she shall be unclean seven days; as in the days of her customary impurity she shall be unclean. 3 On the eighth day the boy is to be circumcised. 1 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 "Speak to the children of Israel, saying: 'If a a woman has conceived, and borne a male child, then b she shall be 1 unclean seven days; c as in the days of her customary impurity she shall be unclean. In one hand, he holds a container filled with perfumed incense, and in the other, he balances a golden fire holder full of burning coals. Chapter 12 After the laws concerning clean and unclean food come the laws concerning clean and unclean persons; and the first is in this chapter concerning the ceremonial uncleanness of women in child-birth (v. 1-5). On the eighth day, the baby boy should be circumcised and the mother continues purifying her blood for 33 days.She is not allowed to the sanctuary until her days are fulfilled. Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the children of Israel, saying: ‘If a woman has conceived, and borne a male child, then she shall be unclean seven days; as in the days of her customary impurity she shall be unclean. 3 And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised. 8 But if she cannot afford a lamb, she is to bring two doves or two young pigeons,(G) one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. Lev 15:19; 18:19; Isa 64:6; Eze 18:6; 22:10; 36:17, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print. 3 Leviticus Chapter 12 Chapter 12 of Leviticus gives details on how a woman should handle her time of uncleanness after she gives birth. And when the days of her purifying are fulfilled, for a son, or for a daughter, she shall bring a lamb … “‘These are the regulations for the woman who gives birth to a boy or a girl. And for thirty three days, she shall remain in the blood of purity; she shall not touch anything holy, … 12:1: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 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. 4 Read Leviticus 16:12, 13. (1-4) When a male child is born. And concerning their purification from that uncleanness (v. 6, etc.). King James Version » Leviticus » Chapter 12. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Leviticus 12. 1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 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. Visualize the scene on Atonement Day: The high priest enters the tabernacle. 1. Leviticus 12:8. 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. The Law specified that a woman who gave birth to a son would be ceremonially unclean for 7 days, while a woman who gave birth to a daughter would be unclean for 14 days. 6 And when the days of her purifying are fulfilled, for a son, or for a daughter, she shall bring a lamb of the first year for a burnt offering, and a young pigeon, or a turtledove, for a sin offering, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, unto the priest: 7 Who shall offer it before the LORD, and make an atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the issue of her blood. 4 Then the woman must wait thirty-three days to be purified from her bleeding. To each of the Numbers 33 days (Leviticus 12:4) and 66 days (Leviticus 12:5), one must add the seven days of Leviticus 12:2 and the fourteen days of Leviticus 12:5, making totals of 40,80. READ LEVITICUS 12 all Chapter 12 is short and directly to the point; it deals with the ritual status of a new mother as well as the newborn child. And when the days of her purifying are fulfilled, for a son, or for a daughter, she shall bring a lamb … "And when the days of her purifying are fulfilled, for a son, or for a daughter, she shall bring a lamb … The amount of time … If she has a boy, the woman is unclean seven days. “‘These are the regulations for the woman who gives birth to a boy or a girl. CHAPTER 12. She must not touch anything sacred or go to the sanctuary until the days of her purification are over. Verses 1-5 Cross References Leviticus 1:14 If his offering to the Lord is a burnt offering of birds, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves or pigeons. (A) 3 On the eighth day(B) the boy is to be circumcised. (H) In this way the priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.(I)’”. Then she must wait sixty-six days to be purified from her bleeding. Purification After Childbirth. 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. Leviticus chapter 12 King James Version. (C) 4 Then the woman must wait thirty-three days to be purified from her bleeding. David Guzik :: Study Guide for Leviticus 12 ← Back to David Guzik's Bio & Resources. 12 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Say to the Israelites: ‘A woman who becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son will be ceremonially unclean for seven days, just as she is unclean during her monthly period. On the eighth day, the baby boy should be circumcised and the mother continues purifying her blood for 33 days.She is not allowed to the sanctuary until her days are fulfilled. 6 “‘When the days of her purification for a son or daughter are over,(D) she is to bring to the priest at the entrance to the tent of meeting a year-old lamb(E) for a burnt offering and a young pigeon or a dove for a sin offering. Leviticus 12 Purification After Childbirth. 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying: If a woman be delivered, and bear a man-child, then she shall be unclean seven days; as in the days of the impurity of her sickness shall she be unclean. 1The Lord said to Moses, 2“Say to the Israelites: ‘A woman who becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son will be ceremonially unclean for seven days, just as she is unclean during her monthly period. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Leviticus Chapter 12 וַיִּקְרָא א וַיְדַבֵּר יְהוָה, אֶל-מֹשֶׁה לֵּאמֹר. Leviticus 12:2 "Say to the Israelites, 'A woman who becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son will be unclean for seven days, as she is during the days of her menstruation. 12 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Say to the Israelites: ‘A woman who becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son will be ceremonially unclean for seven days, just as she is unclean during her monthly period. Leviticus 12 – Cleansing After Childbirth A. Ceremonial impurity after giving birth. 1 Yahweh spoke to Moses and said, 2 'Speak to the Israelites and say: "If a woman becomes pregnant and gives birth to a boy, she will be unclean for seven days as when in a state of pollution due to menstruation. 1 And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying: Leviticus Chapter 12 - King James Version. When a male child was circumcised on the "eighth day," that day was reckoned with the 33.