Ross suggests, “The flow of blood was a sign of possible death. Any loss of vaginal blood (or seed) meant a diminution of life, and if left unchecked could lead to death. It was therefore incompatible with God, the source of life.”1 In addition to that, it is important to note that the only blood that was permitted to enter the sanctuary was the blood of the sacrificial animal.
2 Parle aux enfants d'Israël, et dis: Lorsqu'une femme deviendra enceinte, et qu'elle enfantera un fils, elle sera impure pendant sept jours; elle sera impure comme au temps de son indisposition menstruelle.