Simon’s work brought him into regular contact with the dead bodies of animals, meaning that he would be in a constant state of ceremonial impurity.
فقد تطلَّب عمل سمعان ان يحتك في احيان كثيرة بجثث الحيوانات ،‏ مما عنى انه كان نجسا طقسيا على الدوام .‏