Leviticus 14:44
Leviticus 14:44 in Multiple Translations
the priest must come and inspect it. If the mildew has spread in the house, it is a destructive mildew; the house is unclean.
Then the priest shall come and look, and, behold, if the plague be spread in the house, it is a fretting leprosy in the house: it is unclean.
then the priest shall come in and look; and, behold, if the plague be spread in the house, it is a fretting leprosy in the house: it is unclean.
Then the priest will come and see it; and if the disease in the house is increased in size, it is the leper's disease working out in the house: it is unclean.
the priest must come and inspect it. If he sees the mold has spread in the house, it is a harmful mold; the house is unclean.
Then the Priest shall come and see: and if the plague growe in the house, it is a freating leprosie in the house: it is therefore vncleane.
then hath the priest come in and seen, and lo, the plague hath spread in the house; it [is] a fretting leprosy in the house; it [is] unclean.
then the priest shall come in and look; and behold, if the plague has spread in the house, it is a destructive mildew in the house. It is unclean.
Then the priest shall come and look; and behold, if the plague is spread in the house, it is a fretting leprosy in the house: it is unclean.
The priest going in perceive that the leprosy is returned, and the walls full of spots, it is a lasting leprosy, and the house is unclean:
the priest must go and examine the house again. If the mildew has spread inside the house, it will be clear that the mildew is the kind that destroys houses, and no one will be allowed to live in it.
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Leviticus 14:44 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בָא֙
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
וְ/רָאָ֕ה
וְ/הִנֵּ֛ה
פָּשָׂ֥ה
הַ/נֶּ֖גַע
בַּ/בָּ֑יִת
צָרַ֨עַת
מַמְאֶ֥רֶת
הִ֛וא
בַּ/בַּ֖יִת
טָמֵ֥א
הֽוּא
וּ/בָא֙
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
וְ/רָאָ֕ה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
וְ/הִנֵּ֛ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
פָּשָׂ֥ה
pâsâh
H6581
to spread
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
הַ/נֶּ֖גַע
negaʻ
H5061
plague
Art | N-ms
בַּ/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
צָרַ֨עַת
tsâraʻath
H6883
leprosy
N-fs
מַמְאֶ֥רֶת
mâʼar
H3992
to malign
V-Hiphil
הִ֛וא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
בַּ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
טָמֵ֥א
ṭâmêʼ
H2931
unclean
Adj
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 14:44
וּ/בָא֙
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
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.
וְ/רָאָ֕ה
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.
וְ/הִנֵּ֛ה
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.
פָּשָׂ֥ה
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.
הַ/נֶּ֖גַע
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.
בַּ/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
צָרַ֨עַת
tsâraʻath
H6883
"leprosy"
N-fs
Leprosy is a skin disease that appears in Leviticus 13-14, where Moses gives rules for diagnosing and treating it. It also refers to mildew in clothing and buildings. In the Bible, leprosy is often a symbol of sin and uncleanness.
Definition: 1) leprosy 1a) in people, malignant skin disease (Le 13:1-14:57) 1b) in clothing, a mildew or mould (Le 13:47-52) 1c) in buildings, a mildew or mould (Le 14:34-53)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: leprosy. See also: Leviticus 13:2; Leviticus 13:51; 2 Chronicles 26:19.
מַמְאֶ֥רֶת
mâʼar
H3992
"to malign"
V-Hiphil
This verb means to cause pain or bitterness, as in Proverbs 27:3 where a stone is heavy and sand is painful. It can also describe a prick or irritation, like in 2 Samuel 18:33 where David mourns the death of his son.
Definition: (Hiphil) to pain, prick, irritate, be in pain
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: fretting, picking. See also: Leviticus 13:51; Leviticus 14:44; Ezekiel 28:24.
הִ֛וא
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.
בַּ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
טָמֵ֥א
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.
הֽוּא
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.
Study Notes — Leviticus 14:44
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- Leviticus 14:44 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:44
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:44
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:44
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:44
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 14:44
- Sermons on Leviticus 14:44
Context — Signs of Home Contamination
42So different stones must be obtained to replace the contaminated ones, as well as additional mortar to replaster the house.
43If the mildew reappears in the house after the stones have been torn out and the house has been scraped and replastered,
44the priest must come and inspect it. If the mildew has spread in the house, it is a destructive mildew; the house is unclean.
45It must be torn down with its stones, its timbers, and all its plaster, and taken outside the city to an unclean place. 46Anyone who enters the house during any of the days that it is closed up will be unclean until evening.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leviticus 13:51–52 | On the seventh day the priest shall reexamine it, and if the mildew has spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather, then regardless of how it is used, it is a harmful mildew; the article is unclean. He is to burn the fabric, weave, or knit, whether the contaminated item is wool or linen or leather. Since the mildew is harmful, the article must be burned up. |
| 2 | Zechariah 5:4 | I will send it out, declares the LORD of Hosts, and it will enter the house of the thief and the house of him who swears falsely by My name. It will remain inside his house and destroy it, down to its timbers and stones.” |
Leviticus 14:44 Summary
This verse is saying that if the mildew, or sin, has spread in our lives, we need to acknowledge it and take action to address it, just like the priest inspects the house and declares it unclean. We can apply this to our own lives by regularly inspecting our hearts and actions, as encouraged in Lamentations 3:40, and seeking to remove any sin or 'mildew' that may be present, as seen in 2 Corinthians 7:1. This process can be difficult, but it's necessary for spiritual growth and renewal, as seen in Romans 6:4 and Colossians 3:10. By acknowledging and addressing our sin, we can be cleansed and restored, just like the house is restored after the mildew is removed, as implied in Leviticus 14:48-53.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the priest in Leviticus 14:44?
The priest is to inspect the house to determine if the mildew has spread, as stated in Leviticus 14:44, and declare it unclean if necessary, which is in line with the priest's role in Leviticus 13:2 to diagnose and pronounce judgment on uncleanness.
What is the significance of the mildew in this verse?
The mildew represents uncleanness and sin, as seen in Leviticus 14:33-53, and its spread indicates a deeper issue that needs to be addressed, much like the spread of sin in our lives, as warned against in 2 Corinthians 7:1.
How does this verse relate to spiritual cleanliness?
This verse illustrates the importance of inspecting our hearts and lives for sin, just as the priest inspects the house for mildew, and taking action to address it, as encouraged in Psalm 139:23-24 and 1 John 1:9.
What is the consequence of not addressing the mildew?
If the mildew is not addressed, it will spread and lead to further uncleanness, as seen in Leviticus 14:45, just like how unaddressed sin can lead to further spiritual decay, as warned against in Hebrews 12:15.
Reflection Questions
- What areas of my life may be 'infected' with sin, and how can I 'inspect' them to address the issue?
- How can I apply the principle of 'tearing out' the old to make way for the new, as seen in the context of this verse, to my own spiritual growth?
- In what ways can I seek the 'inspection' and guidance of spiritual leaders or mentors in my life, just as the Israelites sought the priest's inspection in this verse?
- What are some 'stones' or 'timbers' in my life that may need to be replaced or removed in order to make way for spiritual renewal, as implied in Leviticus 14:42?
- How can I prioritize spiritual cleanliness and holiness in my daily life, as encouraged in Leviticus 11:44-45 and 1 Peter 1:15-16?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:44
Then the priest shall come and look,.... On the seventh day of the second week; though, according to Maimonides (o), this was at the end of the third seven day, or on the nineteenth day from his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:44
When ye be come into the land of Canaan, which I give to you for a possession, and I put the plague of leprosy in a house of the land of your possession; Leprosy in a house.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:44
(43, 45) And if the plague come again.—If after these alterations and precautions the symptoms reappear, the house must be pulled down, just as the garment was destroyed under similar circumstances (see Leviticus 13:51), and the materials deposited in the unclean receptacle outside the city, since its re-appearance shows that it is an incurable leprosy. From the fact that the materials of the house here spoken of are stones, earth, and wood, the ancient canons enacted that no dwelling is exposed to the laws of leprosy unless it has four walls, and is built of stone, earth, and wood. Houses of brick and marble, therefore, do not come within these laws.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:44
Leprosy in houses (33–53) Nothing definite is known about these appearances on the walls of a house, which are here described as leprosy. It was regarded as a special visitation of God (Leviticus 14:34, ‘I put the plague’); the Jews believed that the plague was peculiar to Palestine and the chosen people, and was not found in the houses of foreigners. The owner of the house must say ‘There seemeth to me …’ (Leviticus 14:35): the decision whether the house is leprous rests with the priest. The order to empty the house before the priest comes to inspect shews that there is no fear of contagion. It has been suggested that the appearances were due to damp, or decay, or the growth of some vegetable matter. The diagnosis is similar to that for leprosy in man; the remedy is to remove the stones in which the plague is, and to scrape and plaister the house. If the plague is not stayed, the house must be pulled down. The method of purification if the house be pronounced clean is the same as that prescribed for the leper in Leviticus 14:4-7. Further regulations are found in Negâim, chs. 12, 13.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 14:44
44. Fretting leprosy — See Leviticus 13:51. The whole mode of the diagnosis is strikingly like that of the leprosy in man, while there is probably no connexion between the two plagues.
Sermons on Leviticus 14:44
| Sermon | Description | |
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One Dead Fly by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the danger of harboring even a single sin, likening it to a dead fly that spoils a box of precious ointment. He warns that no hypocrite is completely free |