Leviticus 14:55 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And for the leprosy of a garment, and of a house,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And for the contamination that spreads in clothing and in houses,

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This verse is continuing a list of different situations where contamination needed to be addressed according to God's laws for cleanliness.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of detailed instructions Moses gave to the Israelites about dealing with various forms of contamination, including what appeared to be mold or mildew that could spread through fabric and buildings. In the ancient world, without modern understanding of bacteria and fungi, these laws helped protect community health by preventing the spread of potentially harmful growths.

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