What does Leviticus 15:2 mean?

Leviticus 15:2 highlights themes such as uncleanness, purity, law when read in context.

How should I apply Leviticus 15:2 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When any man hath a running issue out of his flesh, because of his issue he is unclean.

1And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying,

2Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When any man hath a running issue out of his flesh, because of his issue he is unclean.

3And this shall be his uncleanness in his issue: whether his flesh run with his issue, or his flesh be stopped from his issue, it is his uncleanness.

4Every bed, whereon he lieth that hath the issue, is unclean: and every thing, whereon he sitteth, shall be unclean.

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Mark 5:25-34
The story of the woman with the issue of blood parallels the laws of uncleanness.
Luke 8:43-48
This account also highlights the issue of blood and its implications for purity.
Hebrews 12:15
This verse warns against bitterness, linking to the theme of spiritual uncleanness.