Leviticus 13:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But when raw flesh appeareth in him, he shall be unclean.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But when open, raw flesh appears on him, he will be unclean.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that if someone has open, raw flesh showing on their body, they are considered ceremonially unclean according to God's law.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Leviticus, which is part of the Old Testament, God provided the Israelites with laws on cleanliness and health while they wandered in the wilderness after leaving Egypt, around 1440 BC. This verse specifically addresses how priests were to examine skin conditions like leprosy to determine if someone was unclean, helping to prevent the spread of disease in a community where hygiene was limited. These regulations emphasized ritual purity and the holiness required of God's chosen people in their daily lives.

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