King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
He shall therefore burn that garment, whether warp or woof, in woollen or in linen, or any thing of skin, wherein the plague is: for it [is] a fretting leprosy; it shall be burnt in the fire.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He is to burn the garment, threads, woven-in parts of either wool or linen, or item of leather having the infection; for it is a contagious tzara'at; it must be burned up completely.
Berean Standard Bible:
He is to burn the fabric, weave, or knit, whether the contaminated item is wool or linen or leather. Since the mildew is harmful, the article must be burned up.
American Standard Version:
And he shall burn the garment, whether the warp or the woof, in woollen or in linen, or anything of skin, wherein the plague is: for it is a fretting leprosy; it shall be burnt in the fire.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
He shall therefore burn{H8313} that garment{H899}, whether warp{H8359} or woof{H6154}, in woollen{H6785} or in linen{H6593}, or any thing{H3627} of skin{H5785}, wherein the plague{H5061} is: for it is a fretting{H3992} leprosy{H6883}; it shall be burnt{H8313} in the fire{H784}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Isaiah 30:22
- Ye shall defile also the covering of thy graven images of silver, and the ornament of thy molten images of gold: thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth; thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence.
Leviticus 11:33
- And every earthen vessel, whereinto [any] of them falleth, whatsoever [is] in it shall be unclean; and ye shall break it.
Leviticus 11:35
- And every [thing] whereupon [any part] of their carcase falleth shall be unclean; [whether it be] oven, or ranges for pots, they shall be broken down: [for] they [are] unclean, and shall be unclean unto you.
Acts 19:19
- Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all [men]: and they counted the price of them, and found [it] fifty thousand [pieces] of silver.
Acts 19:20
- So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.
Leviticus 14:44
- Then the priest shall come and look, and, behold, [if] the plague be spread in the house, it [is] a fretting leprosy in the house: it [is] unclean.
Leviticus 14:45
- And he shall break down the house, the stones of it, and the timber thereof, and all the morter of the house; and he shall carry [them] forth out of the city into an unclean place.
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Commentary for Leviticus 13:52
1. **Themes:**
- **Purity and Holiness:** The verse emphasizes the importance of maintaining ritual purity within the Israelite community by eliminating sources of contamination.
- **Health and Hygiene:** It reflects a concern for public health by mandating the destruction of infected materials to prevent the spread of disease.
- **Separation of the Sacred and Profane:** The instructions serve to distinguish between what is holy and what is common or impure, a recurring theme in Levitical law.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** Leviticus was written during the time of Moses, traditionally dated to the 13th century BCE, during the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt.
- **Cultural Practices:** The ancient Israelites had elaborate purity laws, which included guidelines for dealing with skin diseases, such as leprosy, and the contamination of objects.
- **Legal Framework:** The book of Leviticus is part of the Priestly Code, which contains detailed instructions for religious ceremonies, sacrifices, and moral conduct. These laws were given to the priests (Levites) to enforce and teach the people.
- **Symbolism:** Fire is often used in the Bible as a symbol of purification and judgment. Burning the garment represents the complete removal of impurity, ensuring that the infection cannot spread.
In summary, Leviticus 13:52 reflects the ancient Israelite laws concerning infectious diseases and the measures taken to prevent their spread, underscoring the importance of purity in the religious life of the community. The historical context is rooted in the nomadic period of the Israelites, where such laws were crucial for the formation of their religious identity and communal health practices.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8313
There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂרַף
Transliteration: sâraph
Pronunciation: saw-raf'
Description: a primitive root; to be (causatively, set) on fire; (cause to, make a) burn((-ing), up) kindle, [idiom] utterly. - 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: 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: H6785
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צֶמֶר
Transliteration: tsemer
Pronunciation: tseh'-mer
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be shaggy; wool; wool(-len). - Strong's Number: H6593
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פִּשְׁתֶּה
Transliteration: pishteh
Pronunciation: pish-teh'
Description: from the same as פַּשׁ as in the sense of comminuting; linen (i.e. the thread, as carded); flax, linen. - 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: 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: 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: H3992
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָאַר
Transliteration: mâʼar
Pronunciation: maw-ar'
Description: a primitive root; to be bitter or (causatively) to embitter, i.e. be painful; fretting, picking. - 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: H784
There are 549 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵשׁ
Transliteration: ʼêsh
Pronunciation: aysh
Description: a primitive word; fire (literally or figuratively); burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot.