King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they shall take other stones, and put [them] in the place of those stones; and he shall take other morter, and shall plaister the house.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Finally, other stones must be set in the place of the first stones and other plaster used to replaster the house.
Berean Standard Bible:
So different stones must be obtained to replace the contaminated ones, as well as additional mortar to replaster the house.
American Standard Version:
and they shall take other stones, and put them in the place of those stones; and he shall take other mortar, and shall plaster the house.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And they shall take{H3947} other{H312} stones{H68}, and put{H935} them in the place{H8478} of those stones{H68}; and he shall take{H3947} other{H312} morter{H6083}, and shall plaister{H2902} the house{H1004}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 18:19
- For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
1 Timothy 5:21
- I charge [thee] before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.
1 Timothy 5:22
- Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
1 Timothy 5:9
- Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,
1 Timothy 5:10
- Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
2 Chronicles 19:5
- ¶ And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,
2 Chronicles 19:7
- Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do [it]: for [there is] no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
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Commentary for Leviticus 14:42
Leviticus 14:42 is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus that deals with the regulations for cleansing a house contaminated with "leprosy" (Hebrew: tzaraath), which could be a range of skin conditions or fungal growths affecting the stones of a house. This verse specifically addresses the process of restoration once the source of contamination has been removed.
**Themes:**
1. **Ritual Purity:** The overarching theme is the importance of ritual purity in the Israelite community. The detailed instructions for dealing with contamination reflect the significance of maintaining a state of holiness and cleanliness as prescribed by God through Moses.
2. **Cleansing and Restoration:** The verse highlights the steps for restoring a contaminated house to a state of purity, which involves replacing the affected stones and replastering the house. This physical restoration mirrors the spiritual and ceremonial cleansing that is necessary for the inhabitants to resume a normal life.
3. **Obedience to Divine Instruction:** The detailed process underscores the importance of following God's commands precisely. The Israelites are expected to adhere to these instructions as part of their covenant with God.
**Historical Context:**
The book of Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses and is part of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. It contains laws and rituals that were to be observed by the ancient Israelites, particularly the priests (Levites), who were responsible for maintaining the sanctity of the tabernacle and later the Temple.
Leviticus 14 outlines the purification rituals for individuals and houses affected by tzaraath. In a society where communal living and worship were central, such regulations were crucial for preventing the spread of disease and maintaining the ritual integrity of the community.
The historical context of Leviticus places these regulations during the time of the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness, after their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land. The laws given in Leviticus were meant to shape the religious and social life of the Israelites as they prepared to establish themselves as a nation under God's law.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - Strong's Number: H312
There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחֵר
Transliteration: ʼachêr
Pronunciation: akh-air'
Description: from אָחַר; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.; (an-) other man, following, next, strange. - Strong's Number: H68
There are 1276 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶבֶן
Transliteration: ʼeben
Pronunciation: eh'-ben
Description: from the root of בָּנָה through the meaning to build; a stone; [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H8478
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תַּחַת
Transliteration: tachath
Pronunciation: takh'-ath
Description: from the same as תּוֹחַ; the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc.; as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. - Strong's Number: H6083
There are 103 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָפָר
Transliteration: ʻâphâr
Pronunciation: aw-fawr'
Description: from עָפַר; dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud; ashes, dust, earth, ground, morter, powder, rubbish. - Strong's Number: H2902
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טוּחַ
Transliteration: ṭûwach
Pronunciation: too'-akh
Description: a primitive root; to smear, especially with lime; daub, overlay, plaister, smut. - Strong's Number: H1004
There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּיִת
Transliteration: bayith
Pronunciation: bah'-yith
Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).