Leviticus 14:46 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Moreover he that goeth into the house all the while that it is shut up shall be unclean until the even.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Anyone who enters the house while it is closed off will be unclean until evening.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse teaches that entering a contaminated house makes a person ceremonially unclean for the rest of the day.

📚 Historical Context

In ancient Israel, during the time of Moses, God provided detailed laws through the Torah to help the people maintain ritual purity and prevent the spread of diseases or impurities in their communities. This verse is part of instructions for dealing with houses suspected of having leprosy or mildew, where the house was shut up for inspection to protect the community. It reflects the broader emphasis on holiness and separation from anything that could defile God's people.

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