KJV ORIGINAL
And they shall take other stones, and put them in the place of those stones; and he shall take other morter, and shall plaister the house.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And they shall take other stones and put them in the place of those stones, and he shall take fresh mortar and plaster the house.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the final step of restoration - replacing contaminated building materials with new ones and replastering to make the house clean and livable again.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of detailed laws about dealing with mildew or fungal contamination in houses during Israel's time in the wilderness and early settlement. These instructions were given by God through Moses as practical health measures disguised as religious law, helping prevent the spread of dangerous mold or disease in their dwellings.
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