Leviticus 13:58

Translations

Modern

If the mildew disappears from the fabric, weave, or knit, or any leather article after washing, then it is to be washed again, and it will be clean.

Traditional

And the garment, either warp, or woof, or whatsoever thing of skin it be, which thou shalt wash, if the plague be departed from them, then it shall be washed the second time, and shall be clean.

Literal

And if the garment, or the warp or the woof, or any article of skin that you wash, and the plague departs from it, then it shall be washed a second time, and it shall be clean.

Latin

Si cessaverit, lavabit aqua ea, quæ pura sunt, secundo, et munda erunt.

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Hebrew

English

If the mildew disappears from the fabric, weave, or knit, or any leather article after washing, then it is to be washed again, and it will be clean.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Clean, Unclean, and Holy

Related verses

2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Kings 5:10
Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.”
2 Kings 5:14
So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean.
Hebrews 9:10
They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.
Psalm 51:2
Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.
2 Corinthians 12:8
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.
Revelation 1:5
…and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,

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

Leviticus 13:58

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