And if the priest look, and, behold, the plague be somewhat dark after the washing of it; then he shall rend it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof:
If the priest examines the item and sees that the infected spot has become faded after washing, then he must tear that spot out of the clothing, leather, or fabric.
The priest is instructed to remove any contaminated portion from clothing or fabric if it appears faded after washing, showing careful attention to preventing the spread of contamination.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of detailed laws given to Moses about identifying and handling various skin diseases and contamination in clothing or fabric. In ancient Israel, priests served not only as spiritual leaders but also as public health officials, making decisions about what was clean or unclean to prevent the spread of disease in the community.
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