Leviticus 13:58 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the garment, either warp, or woof, or whatsoever thing of skin it be, which thou shalt wash, if the plague be departed from them, then it shall be washed the second time, and shall be clean.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If you wash a piece of clothing, fabric, or leather item and the contamination is gone, then wash it a second time, and it will be clean.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains that once contamination is removed from fabric or leather through washing, a second washing will make it completely clean and usable again.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of detailed laws about identifying and dealing with various types of contamination, including what appears to be mold or mildew on fabrics and leather goods. In ancient Israel, these regulations were essential for maintaining community health and ritual purity. The priests served as both spiritual leaders and public health officials, making decisions about what was safe to keep and use.

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