Leviticus 13:55
Leviticus 13:55 in Multiple Translations
After it has been washed, the priest is to reexamine it, and if the mildewed article has not changed in appearance, it is unclean. Even though the mildew has not spread, you must burn it, whether the rot is on the front or back.
And the priest shall look on the plague, after that it is washed: and, behold, if the plague have not changed his colour, and the plague be not spread; it is unclean; thou shalt burn it in the fire; it is fret inward, whether it be bare within or without.
and the priest shall look, after that the plague is washed; and, behold, if the plague have not changed its color, and the plague be not spread, it is unclean; thou shalt burn it in the fire: it is a fret, whether the bareness be within or without.
And if, after the mark has been washed, the priest sees that the colour of it is not changed and it is not increased, it is to be burned in the fire: the disease is working in it, though the damage may be inside or outside.
Once it has been washed, the priest is to inspect it again, and if the item with the mold hasn't changed how it looks, it is unclean. Though the mold hasn't spread, you must burn the item, whether the mold damage is on the inside or the outside.
Againe ye Priest shall looke on the plague, after it is washed: and if the plague haue not changed his colour, though the plague haue spred no further, it is vncleane: thou shalt burne it in the fire, for it is a fret inwarde, whether the spot bee in the bare place of the whole, or in part thereof.
And the priest hath seen [that which hath] the plague after it hath been washed, and lo, the plague hath not changed its aspect, and the plague hath not spread, — it [is] unclean; with fire thou dost burn it; it [is] a fretting in its back-part or in its front-part.
Then the priest shall examine it, after the plague is washed; and behold, if the plague hasn’t changed its color, and the plague hasn’t spread, it is unclean; you shall burn it in the fire. It is a mildewed spot, whether the bareness is inside or outside.
And the priest shall look on the plague after it is washed: and behold, if the plague hath not changed its color, and the plague hath not spread; it is unclean; thou shalt burn it in the fire; it is fret inward, whether it is bare within or without.
And when he shall see that the former colour is not returned, nor yet the leprosy spread, he shall judge it unclean, and shall burn it with fire, for the leprosy has taken hold of the outside of the garment, or through the whole.
Then the priest will examine it again. If the color of the mildew has not changed, even though it has not spread, that item must not be worn again. It does not matter if the mildew is on the inside of the clothing or on the outside; it must be burned.
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Leviticus 13:55 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/רָאָ֨ה
הַ/כֹּהֵ֜ן
אַחֲרֵ֣י
הֻכַּבֵּ֣ס
אֶת
הַ/נֶּ֗גַע
וְ֠/הִנֵּה
לֹֽא
הָפַ֨ךְ
הַ/נֶּ֤גַע
אֶת
עֵינ/וֹ֙
וְ/הַ/נֶּ֣גַע
לֹֽא
פָשָׂ֔ה
טָמֵ֣א
ה֔וּא
בָּ/אֵ֖שׁ
תִּשְׂרְפֶ֑/נּוּ
פְּחֶ֣תֶת
הִ֔וא
בְּ/קָרַחְתּ֖/וֹ
א֥וֹ
בְ/גַבַּחְתּֽ/וֹ
וְ/רָאָ֨ה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
הַ/כֹּהֵ֜ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
אַחֲרֵ֣י
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep
הֻכַּבֵּ֣ס
kâbaç
H3526
to wash
V-u-Inf-a
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/נֶּ֗גַע
negaʻ
H5061
plague
Art | N-ms
וְ֠/הִנֵּה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
הָפַ֨ךְ
hâphak
H2015
to overturn
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
הַ/נֶּ֤גַע
negaʻ
H5061
plague
Art | N-ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עֵינ/וֹ֙
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cs | Suff
וְ/הַ/נֶּ֣גַע
negaʻ
H5061
plague
Conj | Art | N-ms
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
פָשָׂ֔ה
pâsâh
H6581
to spread
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
טָמֵ֣א
ṭâmêʼ
H2931
unclean
Adj
ה֔וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
בָּ/אֵ֖שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
Prep | N-cs
תִּשְׂרְפֶ֑/נּוּ
sâraph
H8313
to burn
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms | Suff
פְּחֶ֣תֶת
pᵉchetheth
H6356
eating
N-fs
הִ֔וא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
בְּ/קָרַחְתּ֖/וֹ
qârachath
H7146
baldness
Prep | N-fs | Suff
א֥וֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
בְ/גַבַּחְתּֽ/וֹ
gabbachath
H1372
baldness
Prep | N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 13:55
וְ/רָאָ֨ה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֜ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
אַחֲרֵ֣י
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
הֻכַּבֵּ֣ס
kâbaç
H3526
"to wash"
V-u-Inf-a
To wash means to clean something, often by trampling or stamping on it with the feet, as seen in the process of washing clothes.
Definition: 1) to wash (by treading), be washed, perform the work of a fuller 1a) (Qal) washer, fuller, treader (participle) 1b) (Piel) to wash (garments, person) 1c) (Pual) to be washed 1d) (Hothpael) to be washed out
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: fuller, wash(-ing). See also: Genesis 49:11; Leviticus 15:21; Psalms 51:4.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/נֶּ֗גַע
negaʻ
H5061
"plague"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to a plague or disease, like leprosy. It is used in Leviticus to describe the effects of sin and in Deuteronomy to warn against disobedience. The word can also mean a wound or a spot.
Definition: 1) stroke, plague, disease, mark, plague spot 1a) stroke, wound 1b) stroke (metaphorical of disease) 1c) mark (of leprosy)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: plague, sore, stricken, stripe, stroke, wound. See also: Genesis 12:17; Leviticus 13:55; Psalms 38:12.
וְ֠/הִנֵּה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
הָפַ֨ךְ
hâphak
H2015
"to overturn"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To overturn means to turn something around or change it completely, often implying a reversal or transformation. This can be seen in the Bible when something is turned upside down or changed radically.
Definition: 1) to turn, overthrow, overturn 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to overturn, overthrow 1a2) to turn, turn about, turn over, turn around 1a3) to change, transform 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to turn oneself, turn, turn back 1b2) to change oneself 1b3) to be perverse 1b4) to be turned, be turned over, be changed, be turned against 1b5) to be reversed 1b6) to be overturned, be overthrown 1b7) to be upturned 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to transform oneself 1c2) to turn this way and that, turn every way 1d) (Hophal) to turn on someone
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] become, change, come, be converted, give, make (a bed), overthrow (-turn), perverse, retire, tumble, turn (again, aside, back, to the contrary, every way). See also: Genesis 3:24; Job 30:15; Psalms 30:12.
הַ/נֶּ֤גַע
negaʻ
H5061
"plague"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to a plague or disease, like leprosy. It is used in Leviticus to describe the effects of sin and in Deuteronomy to warn against disobedience. The word can also mean a wound or a spot.
Definition: 1) stroke, plague, disease, mark, plague spot 1a) stroke, wound 1b) stroke (metaphorical of disease) 1c) mark (of leprosy)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: plague, sore, stricken, stripe, stroke, wound. See also: Genesis 12:17; Leviticus 13:55; Psalms 38:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עֵינ/וֹ֙
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cs | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
וְ/הַ/נֶּ֣גַע
negaʻ
H5061
"plague"
Conj | Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to a plague or disease, like leprosy. It is used in Leviticus to describe the effects of sin and in Deuteronomy to warn against disobedience. The word can also mean a wound or a spot.
Definition: 1) stroke, plague, disease, mark, plague spot 1a) stroke, wound 1b) stroke (metaphorical of disease) 1c) mark (of leprosy)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: plague, sore, stricken, stripe, stroke, wound. See also: Genesis 12:17; Leviticus 13:55; Psalms 38:12.
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
פָשָׂ֔ה
pâsâh
H6581
"to spread"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to spread something out, like arms or wings. It is used to describe God's care and protection in Psalm 61:4. This verb is about making something wider or broader.
Definition: (Qal) to spread
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: spread. See also: Leviticus 13:5; Leviticus 13:34; Leviticus 14:48.
טָמֵ֣א
ṭâmêʼ
H2931
"unclean"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be unclean in a spiritual sense, often due to sin or impurity, as seen in Leviticus. It can refer to people, places, or things. The concept is key to understanding biblical purity laws.
Definition: 1) unclean, impure 1a) ethically and religiously 1b) ritually 1c) of places
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: defiled, [phrase] infamous, polluted(-tion), unclean. See also: Leviticus 5:2; Numbers 9:6; Isaiah 6:5.
ה֔וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
בָּ/אֵ֖שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
Prep | N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
תִּשְׂרְפֶ֑/נּוּ
sâraph
H8313
"to burn"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to set something on fire, and is used in the Bible to describe burning or kindling flames, like in Psalm 83:14. It can also mean to utterly destroy something. The word is related to fire and burning, and is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to burn 1a) (Qal) to burn 1b) (Niphal) to be burned 1c) (Piel) burner, burning (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be burnt up, be burned Also means: sa.raph (סָרַף "to burn" H5635)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, make a) burn((-ing), up) kindle, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 11:3; 1 Kings 13:2; Psalms 46:10.
פְּחֶ֣תֶת
pᵉchetheth
H6356
"eating"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to a hole or decay in a garment, often caused by mildew or leprosy, as seen in Leviticus 13:2. It can also mean eating away or fretting inward. This concept is discussed in the book of Leviticus.
Definition: 1) a boring or eating out, hole, hollow 1a) of leprous decay in garment
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: fret inward. See also: Leviticus 13:55.
הִ֔וא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
בְּ/קָרַחְתּ֖/וֹ
qârachath
H7146
"baldness"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This word describes baldness, specifically a bald spot on the back of the head, and can also refer to a threadbare spot on the back of a cloth.
Definition: baldness of head, back baldness, bald spot
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: bald head, bare within. See also: Leviticus 13:42; Leviticus 13:43; Leviticus 13:55.
א֥וֹ
ʼôw
H176
"or"
Conj
Desire can also mean or, and, or if, showing a choice between options, as seen in Proverbs 31:4. It is used to express alternatives or possibilities.
Definition: 1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then
Usage: Occurs in 218 OT verses. KJV: also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. See also: Genesis 24:49; Leviticus 25:49; Proverbs 30:31.
בְ/גַבַּחְתּֽ/וֹ
gabbachath
H1372
"baldness"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This word refers to baldness, specifically on the forehead, or a bare spot on fabric. It is used to describe physical characteristics or defects.
Definition: bald forehead, bald, a bare spot
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: bald forehead, [idiom] without. See also: Leviticus 13:42; Leviticus 13:43; Leviticus 13:55.
Study Notes — Leviticus 13:55
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Context — Laws about Mildew
53But when the priest reexamines it, if the mildew has not spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather article,
54the priest is to order the contaminated article to be washed and isolated for another seven days.
55After it has been washed, the priest is to reexamine it, and if the mildewed article has not changed in appearance, it is unclean. Even though the mildew has not spread, you must burn it, whether the rot is on the front or back.
56If the priest examines it and the mildew has faded after it has been washed, he must cut the contaminated section out of the fabric, leather, weave, or knit. 57But if it reappears in the fabric, weave, or knit, or on any leather article, it is spreading. You must burn the contaminated article.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 24:13 | Because of the indecency of your uncleanness I tried to cleanse you, but you would not be purified from your filthiness. You will not be pure again until My wrath against you has subsided. |
| 2 | Hebrews 6:4–8 | It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age— and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame. For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God. But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. |
| 3 | 2 Peter 2:20–22 | If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them. Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.” |
| 4 | 2 Peter 1:9 | But whoever lacks these traits is nearsighted to the point of blindness, having forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins. |
Leviticus 13:55 Summary
This verse is talking about how to deal with things that have been contaminated with mildew. Even if the mildew doesn't seem to be spreading, the article is still considered unclean and must be burned. This can be a picture of how sin can affect us, even if it seems to be under control. Just like the article must be burned to prevent further contamination, we must confess and turn away from sin to be cleansed and purified, as seen in 1 John 1:9 and Psalm 51:2, and to live a life that is pleasing to God, as encouraged in Colossians 1:22 and 1 Thessalonians 4:7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for an article to be unclean in Leviticus 13:55?
In this context, an unclean article is one that has been contaminated with mildew and has not changed in appearance after being washed, as seen in Leviticus 13:55, and is therefore considered unfit for use, similar to the uncleanness described in Leviticus 11:47.
Why must the article be burned if the mildew has not spread?
The article must be burned because it is still considered unclean, even if the mildew has not spread, as stated in Leviticus 13:55, to prevent any potential further contamination, as seen in the instructions for handling unclean animals in Leviticus 11:8 and Deuteronomy 23:12-14.
Is this verse only talking about physical cleanliness, or is there a spiritual application?
While the verse is talking about physical cleanliness, it also has spiritual implications, as seen in 2 Corinthians 7:1, where believers are called to cleanse themselves from all defilement of body and spirit, and in 1 Peter 1:15-16, where believers are called to be holy in all their conduct, just as God is holy.
How does this verse relate to the idea of sin and its consequences?
This verse can be seen as a picture of how sin can affect us, even if it seems to be under control, as seen in Romans 6:23, where the wages of sin is death, and in Psalm 51:2, where David asks to be cleansed from his sin, highlighting the need for purification and cleansing from sin, just as the unclean article must be burned to prevent further contamination.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can 'wash' and 'reexamine' my own heart and life to ensure that I am not harboring any 'mildew' of sin?
- How can I apply the principle of 'burning' unclean things in my own life, getting rid of things that are not pleasing to God, as seen in Hebrews 12:1 and 2 Timothy 2:21?
- In what ways can I be more intentional about seeking spiritual cleanliness and purity in my daily life, as encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 4:7 and 1 John 3:3?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be 'hiding' or 'covering up' sin, rather than bringing it to the light and seeking cleansing, as seen in 1 John 1:9 and Proverbs 28:13?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:55
And the priest shall look on the plague after it is washed,.... That is, on the second seventh day, or thirteenth day from his first inspection of it: and, behold, [if] the plague has not changed its
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:55
The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it be a woollen garment, or a linen garment; The garment ... that the ... leprosy is in.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 13:55
If the plague have not changed his colour; if washing doth not take away that vicious colour, and restore it to its own native colour. Bare within or without; in the outside of the garment, which is here called the forehead or foreside, as being most visible, or in the inside of it. Some of the Jewish doctors understood it thus, whether the garment was made threadbare by the leprosy, or by former wearing of it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:55
(55) And the plague be not spread.—Better, though the plague hath not spread. If after the washing of the affected spot the priest finds that its appearance has not changed, it must nevertheless be burnt, since the retention of the suspicious colour indicates that it is leprosy. It is fret inward, whether it be bare within or without.—Better, it is a corroding in the fore baldness thereof or in the back baldness thereof. (See Leviticus 13:42-43.) That is, though it has not spread in breadth, the distemper has eaten into the fabric, either on the upper side, which is compared to the forehead, or into the under side, which is compared to the hinder part of the head in human head-leprosy.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:55
55. it is a fret, whether the bareness be within or without] The Heb. word for ‘fret’ occurs only here, and probably means a depression in the surface caused by the material being eaten away. The Heb. words which follow are those used for baldness in the back or front of the head in Leviticus 13:40-41. They are used here to denote the back or front of the garment, the inside or outside. The word ‘fret’ has nothing in common with ‘fretting’ in Leviticus 13:51.
Sermons on Leviticus 13:55
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A Final Shaking by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of a boat mooring to illustrate the importance of not drifting away from the truth of Christ. He emphasizes the need to hold on tightly |
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(Hebrews - Part 16): All Kinds of Twisting and Turning by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher uses a story about a man hiring a coach driver to illustrate the importance of being close to God without falling into sin. He emphasizes that simply h |
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(Hebrews - Part 14): High Priest of the Eternal Son by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his experience of preaching about Jesus Christ and how it moved the audience. He emphasizes that preaching about Jesus is always impactful |
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6 Things We Face in Preaching the Gospel by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher expresses his joy and excitement about the current state of evangelism in America. He emphasizes the need for true evangelism that relies on the Holy S |
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When the Godly Fall by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on James 4, emphasizing the urgency of getting right with God. He appeals to the listeners to take action immediately and not delay. He shares |
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Satan's Wiles to Accuse and Trouble the Saint (Reading) by William Gurnall | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of holding on to the receipts of God's forgiveness for our sins. He emphasizes that there are special moments, like jubilee fe |
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The Cross in My Life - Part 2 by Derek Prince | This sermon delves into the concept of the evil age we live in, where Satan blinds minds to delay the end of the age. It emphasizes the need for the church to hasten the close of t |