The chapter moves back and forth between male and female cases. Each of the four sections begins with if a man
(’îš kî
; Leviticus 15:2, Leviticus 15:16) or if a woman
(iššā kî;
Leviticus 15:19, Leviticus 15:25). The chapter is structured chiastically, with Leviticus 15:18 serving as the pivot.
A Chronic male discharges (Leviticus 15:2–15)
B Short-term male discharges (Leviticus 15:16–17)
C Male and female (Leviticus 15:18)
B’ Short-term female discharges (Leviticus 15:19–24)
A’ Chronic female discharges (Leviticus 15:25–30)
1 The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,