Leviticus 13:47 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it be a woollen garment, or a linen garment;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If clothing has a contamination that spreads like leprosy, whether it's made of wool or linen,

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This verse begins instructions about how to handle clothing that has become contaminated with a spreading mold or mildew.

📚 Historical Context

In ancient Israel, clothing was precious and expensive, often representing significant wealth. The Israelites lived in a hot, sometimes humid climate where mold and mildew could easily grow on fabric. God gave detailed instructions through Moses about identifying and dealing with various forms of contamination to protect the community's health and prevent the spread of disease.

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But if the priest examines it and sees that the contamination has not spread in the clothing, whether in the threads going lengthwise or crosswise, or in any leather item,

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