And as a reminder that human reproduction transmitted imperfection and sin, a woman who gave birth was required to observe a period of uncleanness, after which she was to make atonement by means of a sacrifice. ​ — Lev.
Dan, untuk mengingatkan bahwa ketidaksempurnaan dan dosa diteruskan kepada bayi yang dilahirkan, seorang wanita yang melahirkan wajib menjalani periode najis. Setelah itu, ia harus mempersembahkan korban pendamaian. ​ — Im.