This is the law of the plague of leprosy in a garment of woollen or linen, either in the warp, or woof, or any thing of skins, to pronounce it clean, or to pronounce it unclean.
This is the law about mildew or disease that affects clothing made of wool or linen, whether in the threads that run lengthwise or crosswise, or anything made of leather - to determine whether it is clean or unclean.
This verse concludes the detailed instructions God gave Moses about how to identify and handle mildew or disease in clothing and leather goods.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, God provided the Israelites with detailed laws through Moses as part of the Mosaic covenant to ensure ritual purity and separation from anything that could defile the community. These specific instructions on examining and declaring garments clean or unclean due to potential leprosy-like conditions, such as mold or mildew, were meant to symbolize the importance of holiness and avoiding contamination in everyday life. This was embedded in a broader system of laws that taught the people to distinguish between clean and unclean, reflecting God's standards for His chosen nation.
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