Leviticus 14:57
Leviticus 14:57 in Multiple Translations
to determine when something is clean or unclean. This is the law regarding skin diseases and mildew. ”
To teach when it is unclean, and when it is clean: this is the law of leprosy.
to teach when it is unclean, and when it is clean: this is the law of leprosy.
To make clear when it is unclean and when it is clean: this is the law about the disease of the leper.
They are used to decide whether something is clean or unclean. These are the regulations regarding skin diseases and mold.”
This is the lawe of the leprosie to teache when a thing is vncleane, and when it is cleane.
to direct in the day of being unclean, and in the day of being clean; this [is] the law of the leprosy.'
to teach when it is unclean, and when it is clean. This is the law of leprosy.
To teach when it is unclean, and when it is clean: this is the law of leprosy.
That it may be known when a thing is clean or unclean.
to find out whether a person has a contagious disease or not, and whether people will still be permitted to touch their clothing or their house, or not.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 14:57
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Leviticus 14:57 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/הוֹרֹ֕ת
בְּ/י֥וֹם
הַ/טָּמֵ֖א
וּ/בְ/י֣וֹם
הַ/טָּהֹ֑ר
זֹ֥את
תּוֹרַ֖ת
הַ/צָּרָֽעַת
לְ/הוֹרֹ֕ת
yârâh
H3384
to shoot
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
בְּ/י֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/טָּמֵ֖א
ṭâmêʼ
H2931
unclean
Art | Adj
וּ/בְ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Conj | Prep | N-ms
הַ/טָּהֹ֑ר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
pure
Art | Adj
זֹ֥את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
תּוֹרַ֖ת
tôwrâh
H8451
instruction
N-fs
הַ/צָּרָֽעַת
tsâraʻath
H6883
leprosy
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 14:57
לְ/הוֹרֹ֕ת
yârâh
H3384
"to shoot"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To show or teach something, like pointing it out or shooting an arrow. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe instructing or directing others.
Definition: 1) to shoot, pour 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shoot arrows 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to shoot at 1b2) part. shooter, archer 1c) to throw water, rain
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) archer, cast, direct, inform, instruct, lay, shew, shoot, teach(-er,-ing), through. See also: Genesis 31:51; Job 8:10; Psalms 11:2.
בְּ/י֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/טָּמֵ֖א
ṭâmêʼ
H2931
"unclean"
Art | 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.
וּ/בְ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/טָּהֹ֑ר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
"pure"
Art | Adj
Tahor means pure or clean, and can refer to physical, moral, or ceremonial purity. In the Bible, it describes clean animals and morally upright people. It is often used to describe something as fair or pure.
Definition: 1) pure, clean 1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals) 1b) pure (physically) 1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: clean, fair, pure(-ness). See also: Genesis 7:2; Leviticus 13:40; Psalms 12:7.
זֹ֥את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
תּוֹרַ֖ת
tôwrâh
H8451
"instruction"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.
Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.
הַ/צָּרָֽעַת
tsâraʻath
H6883
"leprosy"
Art | 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.
Study Notes — Leviticus 14:57
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- Leviticus 14:57 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:57
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:57
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 14:57
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:57
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:57
- Sermons on Leviticus 14:57
Context — Cleansing a Home
55for mildew in clothing or in a house,
56and for a swelling, rash, or spot,
57to determine when something is clean or unclean. This is the law regarding skin diseases and mildew. ”
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 10:10 | You must distinguish between the holy and the common, between the clean and the unclean, |
| 2 | Ezekiel 44:23 | They are to teach My people the difference between the holy and the common, and show them how to discern between the clean and the unclean. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 15:19 | Therefore this is what the LORD says: “If you return, I will restore you; you will stand in My presence. And if you speak words that are noble instead of worthless, you will be My spokesman. It is they who must turn to you, but you must not turn to them. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 24:8 | In cases of infectious skin diseases, be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you. Be careful to do as I have commanded them. |
Leviticus 14:57 Summary
Leviticus 14:57 teaches us that God wants us to understand what is clean and unclean, not just physically, but also spiritually. This verse helps us see that God cares about every detail of our lives and wants us to live in a way that is pleasing to Him, as mentioned in Colossians 1:10. By following God's guidelines, we can live a life that is set apart for His purposes, and trust in His sovereignty and goodness. As we seek to live a holy life, we can look to verses like 1 Thessalonians 4:7 for guidance and encouragement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the law regarding skin diseases and mildew in Leviticus 14:57?
The purpose of this law is to provide a clear guideline for the Israelites to determine what is clean or unclean, as seen in Leviticus 14:57, and to maintain ritual purity, as commanded in Leviticus 11:44-45.
How does this law relate to the rest of the Bible?
This law is part of the larger context of God's desire for His people to be holy and set apart, as seen in Leviticus 20:26, and is also reflected in the New Testament, where Jesus teaches about true cleanliness in Matthew 15:18-20.
What can we learn from the specificity of the law in Leviticus 14:57?
The specificity of the law teaches us about God's attention to detail and His desire for His people to be obedient in all aspects of life, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:1 and Matthew 5:18-19.
How does this verse apply to our lives today?
While the specific laws about skin diseases and mildew may not apply directly to us today, the principle of seeking to understand and follow God's guidelines for living a holy life is still relevant, as seen in 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be unknowingly living in a state of spiritual 'uncleanness', and how can I seek to purify myself, as mentioned in 1 John 1:9?
- How can I balance the need for ritual purity with the command to love and not judge others, as seen in Matthew 22:37-40 and Romans 14:13-14?
- What does it mean for me to be 'set apart' for God's purposes, as mentioned in Romans 12:1-2, and how can I live out this calling in my daily life?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when I don't understand the specifics of His laws or guidelines, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:57
To teach when [it is] unclean, and when it is clean,.... A man, his garment, or his house; for it respects them all, as Aben Ezra observes; which was the business of the priests to teach men, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:57
And if the priest shall come in, and look upon it, and, behold, the plague hath not spread in the house, after the house was plaistered: then the priest shall pronounce the house clean, because the plague is healed.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 14:57
To teach; to direct the priest when to pronounce a person or house clean or unclean. So it was not left to the priest’ s power or will, but they were tied to plain rules, such as the people might discern no less than the priest.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:57
(57) To teach when it is unclean.—This verse is intimately connected with Leviticus 14:54, viz.: “This is the law for all manner of plague of leprosy . . . to afford instruction in the day of uncleanness, and in the day of cleanness:” that is, to furnish them with instructions against the time when they would have to deal with these cases in taking possession of the promised land. The ancient authorities, however, insisted upon the literal rendering which is substantially exhibited in the Margin of the Authorised Version, viz., “To teach concerning the day of uncleanness and concerning the day of cleanness: i.e., to instruct the people on which days this distemper may be examined and decided. Hence the ancient Chaldee Version of Jonathan renders it, “That the priests may teach the people to discern between the dark days, when his leprosy is to be examined, and between the bright days.” (See Leviticus 13:2.)
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:57
54–57. A summary of the cases dealt with in chs. 13, 14. Special sections have also their closing verses, see Leviticus 13:59, Leviticus 14:32.
Sermons on Leviticus 14:57
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The Beauty of Holiness by David Davis | This sermon emphasizes the beauty of holiness, recounting a powerful testimony of a communist man encountering the overwhelming beauty of God's presence, leading to his conversion. |
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Matthew 7:6 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of discernment in the Christian faith, particularly in the context of Jesus' teaching in Matthew 7:6. He warns against the dangers of indiscri |
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The Future of Israel (Part 2) by Richard Ganz | In this sermon, the preacher shares a conversation he had with an elderly man who was passionate about karate. Despite his age, the man was still actively involved in full-contact |
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Keeping a Good Conscience by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of keeping a sensitive conscience and living a life that honors Christ. He encourages believers to always be ready to defend t |
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(Church Leadership) 9. a Disciplined Tongue by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of discipline in our lives as believers. He highlights the need to value and redeem our time, avoiding wasting it in daydreami |
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Tongues on Fire by Brian Long | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the destructive power of the tongue and the importance of being mindful of our words. He highlights how lies and negative words can have a l |
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Jacob and Esau by Paul Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of separating the precious from the vile in order to experience true life. He discusses the power of atmosphere and how it ca |