Derasha 3 on Acharei Mos 18:19

Parashas Acharei Mos · Passuk 18:19

The Complete Passuk

וְאֶל־אִשָּׁ֖ה בְּנִדַּ֣ת טֻמְאָתָ֑הּ לֹ֣א תִקְרַ֔ב לְגַלּ֖וֹת עֶרְוָתָֽהּ׃

Chabad.org — English translation + Rashi

Source Citation

Torah Temima points to Avot de-Rabbi Natan ch. 2.

Core Text of Chazal

Core Text — ARN
איזהו סייג שעשתה תורה לדבריה בנדה? יכול יחבקנה ויגשקנה… ת"ל לא תקרב.

English: What fence did the Torah make for its words regarding niddah? One might think embracing, kissing or idle talk is allowed — “do not approach” forbids even that.

Type of Learning

Torah’s own fence around niddah

What Is Learned

The verse itself creates a protective boundary beyond the final act of uncovering.