KJV ORIGINAL
Then the priest shall go out of the house to the door of the house, and shut up the house seven days:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the priest shall go out of the house to the doorway, and lock up the house for seven days.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The priest is following God's instructions to quarantine a house for a week to see if a serious problem spreads or goes away.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed health laws given to Moses for the Israelites in the wilderness. The context involves priests examining houses for what appears to be mold or fungal growth that could spread and make people sick. These quarantine procedures were revolutionary health practices that helped prevent disease in ancient communities where people lived in close quarters.
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