Leviticus 15:6

Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)

漏出のある人の腰掛けに座った人も衣服を水洗いし、身を洗う。その人は夕方まで汚れている。

この聖句の意味

This verse is about how someone who sits on something used by a person with an issue of blood must wash their clothes, bathe themselves, and be considered unclean until evening. This is part of the law given to the Israelites by God to maintain cleanliness and purity.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you sit on a chair that your friend who had a boo-boo sat on. You need to take a bath and wash your clothes to be clean again, just like how we wash our hands after playing outside to stay healthy.

歴史的背景

Leviticus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. It outlines the laws and rituals for the Israelites to follow, including how to handle various forms of uncleanness. The audience was the Israelites, and it was set in the context of their desert wandering after the Exodus from Egypt.

今日への適用

In a modern context, this could be seen as a reminder to be careful about hygiene and cleanliness. For example, if someone in your household is sick, it’s important to clean and wash items that they have used to prevent the spread of illness.

トピック

• sanctification
• purity
• hygiene
• laws
• cleanness
• uncleanness

関連する聖句

• Numbers 19:14
• Ezekiel 44:22
• Matthew 8:2-4
• Mark 5:25-34
• 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

よくある質問

What is the issue of blood mentioned in Leviticus 15:6?

The issue of blood refers to menstrual flow or other bodily discharges that required purification according to the laws given to the Israelites.

Why does sitting on something unclean make someone unclean?

The laws in Leviticus were designed to maintain a high standard of purity, and contact with items used by an unclean person was considered a way that uncleanness could spread.

Is this verse still relevant today?

While the specific laws about uncleanness no longer apply to Christians, the principle of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene is still important in preventing the spread of disease.

How do these laws fit into the overall message of the Bible?

These laws were part of the covenant between God and the Israelites, teaching them about holiness and separation from impurity, which points to the ultimate purity found in Jesus Christ.