Study note

Leviticus 13:45

  • People often tore their clothing, left their hair uncombed, and covered their mouths to show they were mourning (Leviticus 10:6).

  • Unclean, unclean!: This cry indicated both social rejection and a health risk. It warned others that the person's skin disorder might be contagious and that holy items should not touch the ceremonially unclean person.