And if the plague be greenish or reddish in the garment, or in the skin, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin; it is a plague of leprosy, and shall be shewed unto the priest:
If the contamination appears greenish or reddish on clothing, leather, or any woven fabric (whether in the threads going lengthwise or crosswise), or on anything made of skin, it is a plague of leprosy and must be shown to the priest.
This verse instructs that any greenish or reddish discoloration on clothing or leather items should be treated as a serious contamination and brought to a priest for examination.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, after the Israelites had been delivered from Egypt, God provided them with the laws in Leviticus to guide their daily lives and maintain holiness as His chosen people. This verse is part of a larger section on diagnosing and dealing with leprosy, which included not just skin diseases but also mildew or fungi in clothing and materials, symbolizing the need to eliminate sources of impurity. These regulations helped protect the community from physical health risks and reinforced spiritual cleanliness in their covenant relationship with God.
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