And when he that hath an issue is cleansed of his issue; then he shall number to himself seven days for his cleansing, and wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in running water, and shall be clean.
Number to himself seven days. Like a leprous person, he underwent a week's probation, whether he was completely healed; and then with the sacrifices prescribed, the priest made an atonement for him - i:e., offered the oblations necessary for the removal of his ceremonial defilement, as well as the typical pardon of his sins.