King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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:
Complete Jewish Bible:
then if the stain on the garment, hide, threads, woven-in parts or leather item is greenish or reddish, it is an infection of tzara'at and is to be shown to the cohen.
Berean Standard Bible:
and if the mark in the fabric, leather, weave, knit, or leather article is green or red, then it is contaminated with mildew and must be shown to the priest.
American Standard Version:
if the plague be greenish or reddish in the garment, or in the skin, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in anything of skin; it is the plague of leprosy, and shall be showed unto the priest.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And if the plague{H5061} be greenish{H3422} or reddish{H125} in the garment{H899}, or in the skin{H5785}, either{H176} in the warp{H8359}, or in the woof{H6154}, or in any thing{H3627} of skin{H5785}; it is a plague{H5061} of leprosy{H6883}, and shall be shewed{H7200} unto the priest{H3548}:
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Commentary for Leviticus 13:49
Leviticus 13:49 is a part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus that deals with the diagnosis and management of skin diseases, commonly referred to as leprosy in the biblical context. This verse specifically addresses the appearance of a garment or skin when it is affected by what is considered a leprous plague. The mention of "greenish or reddish" colors in the fabric or skin, whether in the "warp" (vertical threads) or "woof" (horizontal threads), or in any leather item, is used as a diagnostic criterion to identify the condition as leprosy.
In the historical context of ancient Israel, the identification and treatment of such diseases were crucial for maintaining the ritual purity of the community, as leprosy was considered ritually defiling. The verse underscores the role of the priest as a medical-ritual expert who must examine ("be shewed unto") any suspected cases. If the priest confirmed the presence of leprosy, the affected individual or item would be subject to various rituals and periods of isolation to prevent the spread of the impurity within the camp.
The themes present in this verse include ritual purity, the importance of community health, the role of religious leaders in health matters, and the necessity of careful observation and diagnosis. The detailed attention to symptoms and the involvement of priests in what today would be considered a medical matter reflect the integrated nature of religious, social, and health practices in ancient Israelite society. This verse also illustrates the broader biblical concern for holistic well-being, where physical health and ritual cleanliness were closely connected to the spiritual life of the nation.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5061
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶגַע
Transliteration: negaʻ
Pronunciation: neh'-gah
Description: from נָגַע; a blow (figuratively, infliction); also (by implication) a spot (concretely, a leprous person or dress); plague, sore, stricken, stripe, stroke, wound. - Strong's Number: H3422
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְרַקְרַק
Transliteration: yᵉraqraq
Pronunciation: yer-ak-rak'
Description: from the same as יֶרֶק; yellowishness; greenish, yellow. - Strong's Number: H125
There are 110 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲדַמְדָּם
Transliteration: ʼădamdâm
Pronunciation: ad-am-dawm'
Description: reduplicated from אָדַם; reddish; (somewhat) reddish. - Strong's Number: H899
There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֶּגֶד
Transliteration: beged
Pronunciation: behg'-ed
Description: from בָּגַד; a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage; apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. - Strong's Number: H5785
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עוֹר
Transliteration: ʻôwr
Pronunciation: ore
Description: from עוּר; skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather; hide, leather, skin. - Strong's Number: H176
There are 110 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אוֹ
Transliteration: ʼôw
Pronunciation: o
Description: presumed to be the 'constructive' or genitival form of אַו ; short for אַוָּה; desire (and so probably in Proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if; also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. - Strong's Number: H8359
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁתִי
Transliteration: shᵉthîy
Pronunciation: sheth-ee'
Description: from שִׁית; a fixture, i.e. the warp in weaving; warp. - Strong's Number: H6154
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵרֶב
Transliteration: ʻêreb
Pronunciation: ay'-reb
Description: or עֶרֶב; (1 Kings 10:15), (with the article [prefix), from עָרַב; the web (or transverse threads of cloth); also a mixture, (or mongrel race); Arabia, mingled people, mixed (multitude), woof. - Strong's Number: H3627
There are 276 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּלִי
Transliteration: kᵉlîy
Pronunciation: kel-ee'
Description: from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. - Strong's Number: H6883
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָרַעַת
Transliteration: tsâraʻath
Pronunciation: tsaw-rah'-ath
Description: from צָרַע; leprosy; leprosy. - Strong's Number: H7200
There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָאָה
Transliteration: râʼâh
Pronunciation: raw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. - Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer.