King James Version:
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And if the priest look, and, behold, the plague [be] somewhat dark after the washing of it; then he shall rend it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof:
Complete Jewish Bible:
If the cohen examines it and sees that the stain has faded after being washed, then he is to tear the stain out of the garment, leather, threads or woven-in parts.
Berean Standard Bible:
If the priest examines it and the mildew has faded after it has been washed, he must cut the contaminated section out of the fabric, leather, weave, or knit.
American Standard Version:
And if the priest look, and, behold, the plague be dim after the washing thereof, then he shall rend it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And if the priest{H3548} look{H7200}, and, behold, the plague{H5061} be somewhat dark{H3544} after{H310} the washing{H3526} of it; then he shall rend{H7167} it out of the garment{H899}, or out of the skin{H5785}, or out of the warp{H8359}, or out of the woof{H6154}:
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Commentary for Leviticus 13:56
Leviticus 13:56 is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus that deals with laws concerning skin diseases and mildew in fabrics and houses, which were considered ritually unclean. The verse specifically addresses the protocol for a garment or skin that has been washed after showing signs of a plague or disease, which in this context refers to a kind of mildew or fungus that could affect clothing or leather.
In the historical context, the Israelites were wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt and were instructed by God through Moses on how to maintain ritual purity and holiness. This was crucial for their identity as a holy nation set apart for God. The detailed instructions regarding cleanliness and purity rituals were not only for hygienic purposes but also served as a physical representation of spiritual and moral cleanness.
The verse outlines the procedure a priest must follow upon examining a garment or skin after it has been washed. If the affected area appears to be darker, indicating the disease is persistent or spreading, the priest is instructed to tear out the contaminated portion. This could mean cutting out a part of the garment, skin, or the affected threads in the weave ("warp" or "woof" refer to the vertical and horizontal threads in weaving). The act of rending the fabric symbolizes the removal of impurity and the effort to prevent the spread of the contagion, maintaining the ritual purity of the community.
The themes present in this verse include ritual purity, the role of the priesthood in maintaining community standards of cleanliness, and the importance of careful examination and action to prevent the spread of impurity. It reflects the broader themes of Leviticus, which are holiness, order, and the distinction between clean and unclean as a means of teaching the Israelites about the nature of God and the lifestyle required to live in His presence.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - 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: 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: H3544
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֵּהֶה
Transliteration: kêheh
Pronunciation: kay-heh'
Description: from כָּהָה; feeble, obscure; somewhat dark, darkish, wax dim, heaviness, smoking. - Strong's Number: H310
There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחַר
Transliteration: ʼachar
Pronunciation: akh-ar'
Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. - Strong's Number: H3526
There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּבַס
Transliteration: kâbaç
Pronunciation: kaw-bas'
Description: a primitive root; to trample; hence, to wash (properly, by stamping with the feet), whether literal (including the fulling process) or figurative; fuller, wash(-ing). - Strong's Number: H7167
There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרַע
Transliteration: qâraʻ
Pronunciation: kaw-rah'
Description: a primitive root; to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them); cut out, rend, [idiom] surely, tear. - 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: 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.