Chiasms in Leviticus 15

There are at least 2 nested chiasms in Leviticus 15. The first encompasses almost the entire chapter from verse 2 through 33.


  • V2-15 - Abnormal male discharge
    • V16-17 - Normal male discharge 
      • V18 – If a man lies with a woman
    • V19-24 - Normal female discharge
  • V25-33 - Abnormal female discharge


The second centers on the sexual discharge of a man in verses 2 through 15:


  • V2 – Man with an issue
    • V2b-4 – Primary transmission to inanimate objects
      • V5-10 – Secondary transmission from objects to people
    • V11-Primary transmission to people
  • V12-15 – Resolution of uncleanness

The focus of both chiasmi seems to be the intersection of two things which cause the transmission of uncleanness from one to the other.

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