Leviticus 18:19
Leviticus 18:19 in Multiple Translations
You must not approach a woman to have sexual relations with her during her menstrual period.
Also thou shalt not approach unto a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is put apart for her uncleanness.
And thou shalt not approach unto a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is impure by her uncleanness.
And you may not go near a woman or have sex relations with her when she is unclean, at her regular time.
Don't have sex with a woman during the time she is unclean because of her period.
Thou shalt not also go vnto a woman to vncouer her shame, as long as she is put apart for her disease.
'And unto a woman in the separation of her uncleanness thou dost not draw near to uncover her nakedness.
“‘You shall not approach a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is impure by her uncleanness.
Also thou shalt not approach to a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is put apart for her uncleanness.
Thou shalt not approach to a woman having her flowers, neither shalt thou uncover her nakedness.
“Do not have sex with any woman while she is having her monthly menstrual period.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 18:19
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Leviticus 18:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/אֶל
אִשָּׁ֖ה
בְּ/נִדַּ֣ת
טֻמְאָתָ֑/הּ
לֹ֣א
תִקְרַ֔ב
לְ/גַלּ֖וֹת
עֶרְוָתָֽ/הּ
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Conj | Prep
אִשָּׁ֖ה
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
בְּ/נִדַּ֣ת
niddâh
H5079
impurity
Prep | N-fs
טֻמְאָתָ֑/הּ
ṭumʼâh
H2932
uncleanness
N-fs | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תִקְרַ֔ב
qârab
H7126
to present
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
לְ/גַלּ֖וֹת
gâlâh
H1540
to reveal
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
עֶרְוָתָֽ/הּ
ʻervâh
H6172
nakedness
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 18:19
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אִשָּׁ֖ה
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
בְּ/נִדַּ֣ת
niddâh
H5079
"impurity"
Prep | N-fs
Impurity, which can refer to ceremonial uncleanness, such as menstruation, or moral corruption, like idolatry, as discussed in Leviticus.
Definition: 1) impurity, filthiness, menstruous, set apart 1a) impurity 1a1) of ceremonial impurity 1a2) of menstruation 1b) impure thing (fig.) 1b1) of idolatry, immorality
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] far, filthiness, [idiom] flowers, menstruous (woman), put apart, [idiom] removed (woman), separation, set apart, unclean(-ness, thing, with filthiness). See also: Leviticus 12:2; Numbers 19:20; Zechariah 13:1.
טֻמְאָתָ֑/הּ
ṭumʼâh
H2932
"uncleanness"
N-fs | Suff
This word refers to the state of being unclean or impure, often resulting from sinful actions, as described in Ezekiel. It encompasses various forms of uncleanness, including ritual and ethical impurity.
Definition: 1) uncleanness 1a) sexual 1b) of filthy mass 1c) ethical and religious 1d) ritual 1e) local (of nations)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: filthiness, unclean(-ness). See also: Leviticus 5:3; Numbers 19:13; Zechariah 13:2.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תִקְרַ֔ב
qârab
H7126
"to present"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
לְ/גַלּ֖וֹת
gâlâh
H1540
"to reveal"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to reveal or uncover something, often in a way that's embarrassing or shameful. It can also mean to exile someone, forcing them to leave their home. In some cases, it's used to describe God revealing himself to people.
Definition: : reveal[information] 1) to uncover, remove 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to uncover 1a2) to remove, depart 1a3) to go into exile 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) (reflexive) 1b1a) to uncover oneself 1b1b) to discover or show oneself 1b1c) to reveal himself (of God) 1b2) (passive) 1b2a) to be uncovered 1b2b) to be disclosed, be discovered 1b2c) to be revealed 1b3) to be removed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to uncover (nakedness) 1c1a) nakedness 1c1b) general 1c2) to disclose, discover, lay bare 1c3) to make known, show, reveal 1d) (Pual) to be uncovered 1e) (Hiphil) to carry away into exile, take into exile 1f) (Hophal) to be taken into exile 1g) (Hithpael) 1g1) to be uncovered 1g2) to reveal oneself
Usage: Occurs in 167 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, appear, bewray, bring, (carry, lead, go) captive (into captivity), depart, disclose, discover, exile, be gone, open, [idiom] plainly, publish, remove, reveal, [idiom] shamelessly, shew, [idiom] surely, tell, uncover. See also: Genesis 9:21; Job 38:17; Psalms 18:16.
עֶרְוָתָֽ/הּ
ʻervâh
H6172
"nakedness"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for nakedness, implying shame or exposure. It appears in Genesis 9:22 and Leviticus 18:6, often warning against improper behavior. This concept is also mentioned in Deuteronomy 23:14.
Definition: 1) nakedness, nudity, shame, pudenda 1a) pudenda (implying shameful exposure) 1b) nakedness of a thing, indecency, improper behaviour 1c) exposed, undefended (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: ar.vah (עַרְוָה "dishonor" H6173)
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: nakedness, shame, unclean(-ness). See also: Genesis 9:22; Leviticus 20:11; Isaiah 20:4.
Study Notes — Leviticus 18:19
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 18:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 18:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 18:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 18:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 18:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 18:19
- Sermons on Leviticus 18:19
Context — Unlawful Sexual Relations
17You must not have sexual relations with both a woman and her daughter. You are not to marry her son’s daughter or her daughter’s daughter and have sexual relations with her. They are close relatives; it is depraved.
18You must not take your wife’s sister as a rival wife and have sexual relations with her while your wife is still alive.
19You must not approach a woman to have sexual relations with her during her menstrual period.
20You must not lie carnally with your neighbor’s wife and thus defile yourself with her. 21You must not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molech, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 20:18 | If a man lies with a menstruating woman and has sexual relations with her, he has exposed the source of her flow, and she has uncovered the source of her blood. Both of them must be cut off from among their people. |
| 2 | Leviticus 15:24 | If a man lies with her and her menstrual flow touches him, he will be unclean for seven days, and any bed on which he lies will become unclean. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 22:10 | In you they have uncovered the nakedness of their fathers; in you they violate women during their menstrual impurity. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 18:6 | He does not eat at the mountain or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor’s wife or approach a woman during her period. |
| 5 | Leviticus 15:19 | When a woman has a discharge consisting of blood from her body, she will be unclean due to her menstruation for seven days, and anyone who touches her will be unclean until evening. |
| 6 | 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. |
Leviticus 18:19 Summary
[This verse teaches us that God wants us to respect and honor the bodies of others, especially during times when they may be more vulnerable, such as during a woman's menstrual period. By following this command, we can show that we value and respect the people in our lives, and that we are committed to living in a way that honors and glorifies God, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7. This verse also reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and that we should strive to live in a way that is pure and holy, as taught in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God prohibit sexual relations during a woman's menstrual period?
This prohibition is likely due to the sacredness of life and the potential for ritual uncleanness, as seen in Leviticus 15:19-24, where it is written that a woman is unclean during her menstrual period, and anyone who touches her or her bedding will be unclean until evening.
Is this verse still applicable to Christians today?
While the specific ritual laws of the Old Testament, such as this one, are not directly binding on Christians, the principle of respecting and honoring the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, as taught in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, is still relevant and important for believers today.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of purity in the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger section in Leviticus that emphasizes the importance of purity and holiness, as God's people are called to be set apart from the nations, as seen in Leviticus 18:1-5 and Deuteronomy 7:6, and to live in a way that honors and glorifies Him.
What are the consequences of disobeying this command?
Disobeying this command would result in ritual uncleanness and potentially even more severe consequences, as seen in Leviticus 18:29, where it is written that anyone who does any of these detestable things will be cut off from their people, highlighting the seriousness with which God views such actions.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can honor and respect my own body, as well as the bodies of others, in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper understanding of the sacredness of life and the importance of purity in my relationships?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of respecting and honoring the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, as taught in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, to my own life and relationships?
- What are some potential consequences of ignoring or disobeying God's commands regarding purity and holiness, and how can I ensure that I am living in a way that honors and glorifies Him?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 18:19
Also thou shall not approach unto a woman,.... Not even a man to his own wife, and much less to another woman: to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is put apart for her uncleanness; in her
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 18:19
Also thou shalt not approach unto a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is put apart for her uncleanness. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 18:19
No, not to thy own wife. See 15:24,25. This was not only a ceremonial pollution, but an immorality also, whence it is put amongst gross sins, . There is also a natural turpitude in this action. And therefore it is now unlawful under the gospel.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 18:19
Leviticus 18:19 Also thou shalt not approach unto a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is put apart for her uncleanness.Ver. 19. Unto a woman.]
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 18:19
(19) Also thou shalt not approach.—Literally, thou shalt not approach. The marriage laws are now followed by sexual impurities, which to some extent are suggested by the subjects that had necessarily to be discussed or hinted at in regulating the alliance in question. As long as she is put apart.—Put apart, i.e., seven days. (See Leviticus 15:19.) For consorting with her without being aware of her condition the man contracted defilement for seven days (see Leviticus 15:24), and for committing this gross act presumptuously, both parties to it were visited with death. (See Leviticus 20:18.) Ezekiel refers to the transgression of this law as one of the heinous sins perpetrated by the people of Israel (Ezekiel 18:16; Ezekiel 22:10).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 18:19
Verse 19. As long as she is put apart] See Clarke on Leviticus 15:24.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 18:19
LUSTS , Leviticus 18:19-30. 19. Thou shalt not approach — This verse forbids contracting the ceremonial impurity specified in Leviticus 15:19; Leviticus 15:25. See notes.
Sermons on Leviticus 18:19
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Moral Purity by Ralph Shallis | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of sex and its significance in the Bible. He emphasizes that sex was originally created by God as a good and beautiful thing, but du |
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Parent Abuse Faith Bible Church 28 by Daniel Peters | The sermon transcript discusses the importance of showing proper honor to parents. It is divided into four sections: the security that God provided to the people after the worldwid |
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Our Lord and the Woman Who Had the Issue of Blood Mark 5:24-34 by R.A. Torrey | R.A. Torrey explores the profound encounter between Jesus and the woman with the issue of blood, emphasizing her desperate need for healing and the faith that drove her to touch Je |