Leviticus 13:54 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then the priest shall command that they wash the thing wherein the plague is, and he shall shut it up seven days more:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then the priest shall order that the item with the infection be washed, and he shall isolate it for another seven days.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The priest is instructing that contaminated items be cleaned and quarantined for a second week to ensure they're safe.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of detailed laws God gave Moses about identifying and handling infectious skin diseases and contaminated clothing or household items. In ancient Israel, priests served not only as spiritual leaders but also as public health officials, responsible for preventing the spread of disease throughout the community.

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