And if the plague be greenish or reddish in the garment, or in the skin, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin; it is a plague of leprosy, and shall be shewed unto the priest:
If the contamination appears greenish or reddish on clothing, leather, or any woven fabric (whether in the threads going lengthwise or crosswise), or on anything made of skin, it is a plague of leprosy and must be shown to the priest.
This verse instructs that any greenish or reddish discoloration on clothing or leather items should be treated as a serious contamination and brought to a priest for examination.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, priests served not only as spiritual leaders but also as public health officials who diagnosed various skin diseases and contaminations. The term 'leprosy' in Leviticus often referred to various molds, mildews, and fungal infections rather than just Hansen's disease as we know it today. These laws helped prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the community.
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