Leviticus 15:13

Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)

Y cuando se hubiere limpiado de su flujo el que tiene flujo, se ha de contar siete días desde su purificación, y lavará sus vestidos, y lavará su carne en aguas vivas, y será limpio.

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse is about a person who has an issue, or a health condition, and once they are clean, they need to count seven days, wash their clothes, and bathe in running water to be considered fully clean. The speaker is God, giving instructions for purification.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you have a boo-boo, and when it gets all better, you need to count seven days, wash your clothes, and take a nice shower to make sure you're all clean. This is how God told people to make sure they were clean and healthy back then.

Contexto histórico

This verse comes from the Book of Leviticus, written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. It was given to the Israelites as part of the Law to guide them on how to live a holy life and maintain physical and spiritual cleanliness.

Aplicación para hoy

In modern life, think of this as a reminder to take care of your health and hygiene. After recovering from an illness, it's important to follow proper health guidelines and maintain good hygiene to prevent further issues.

Temas

• cleansing
• sanctification
• hygiene
• purification
• health
• holiness

Versículos relacionados

• Leviticus 14:8
• Numbers 19:19
• Ezekiel 36:25
• Matthew 8:3
• 1 John 1:7

Preguntas frecuentes

Who does the verse refer to when it mentions 'he that hath an issue'?

The verse refers to someone who has a health condition, likely a skin disease or discharge that required purification according to the Law.

Why are seven days needed for cleansing?

Seven days are specified as a period of waiting to ensure the person is fully clean, as seven often symbolizes completeness in the Bible.

What does 'running water' mean?

'Running water' refers to flowing water, like a river or stream, which was believed to be purifying and refreshing in ancient times.

How does this relate to spiritual cleanliness?

Just as physical cleansing was important, this verse also speaks to the idea of spiritual cleansing, reflecting the importance of purity before God.