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Deuteronomy 23:10
If any man among you becomes unclean because of a nocturnal emission, he must leave the camp and stay outside.
from Uncleanness in the Camp, Deuteronomy 23:9-14
What it says

A man made unclean by a nocturnal emission must leave the camp and remain outside it.

What it is doing

It gives a specific example of uncleanness and separation.

In context

9When you are encamped against your enemies, then you shall keep yourself from every wicked thing. 10If any man among you becomes unclean because of a nocturnal emission, he must leave the camp and stay outside. 11When evening approaches, he must wash with water, and when the sun sets he may return to the camp. 12You must have a place outside the camp to go and relieve yourself. 13And you must have a digging tool in your equipment so that when you relieve yourself you can dig a hole and cover up your excrement. 14For the LORD your God walks throughout your camp to protect you and deliver your enemies to you. Your camp must be holy, lest He see anything unclean among you and turn away from you.