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Leviticus 13

Leviticus 13:53

Laws about Mildew · Leviticus 13:47–59
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Translations

Modern
But when the priest reexamines it, if the mildew has not spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather article,
Traditional
And if the priest shall look, and, behold, the plague be not spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin;
Literal
And if the priest examines, and behold, the plague has not spread in the garment, or in the warp or in the woof, or in any article of skin,
Latin
Quod si eam viderit non crevisse,

Original

Hebrew
English
But when the priest reexamines it, if the mildew has not spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather article,

Notes

Leviticus 13:47–59

In Israel, the rainy season lasts from mid-October through March, bringing humid and cool weather. Mildew thrives during this period. Its spores can cause severe allergic reactions, creating a health issue.

The rules for mildew in clothing were like those for infections in people. If the mildew spread, it was serious. If they could stop, wash, or cut it out, they could save the garment. This process was also similar to treating rot and mold in buildings (Leviticus 14:33–53).

Leviticus 13:1–14:57

Regarding regulations for infections, the idea of "normal" and "abnormal" is important (see “Clean, Unclean, and Holy” Theme Note). Infections in people, clothing, or buildings are not normal. They indicate disease and death. This is the opposite of wholeness. So, infections make a person ceremonially unclean.

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Law of Moses Leper, Leprosy Leviticus, Book of Medicine and Medical Practice Naaman Priesthood Wool Worship

Topics

Dress: Ceremonial Purification of Garments: Liable to Plague and Leprosy Leprosy: Garments: Suspected of, but not Having, Washed and Pronounced Clean Priests: Services of Deciding in Cases of Leprosy Sanitation: Contagion Sanitation: Disinfection