Leviticus 13:49
New International Version
if the affected area in the fabric, the leather, the woven or knitted material, or any leather article, is greenish or reddish, it is a defiling mold and must be shown to the priest.

New Living Translation
If the contaminated area in the clothing, the animal hide, the fabric, or the leather article has turned greenish or reddish, it is contaminated with mildew and must be shown to the priest.

English Standard Version
if the disease is greenish or reddish in the garment, or in the skin or in the warp or the woof or in any article made of skin, it is a case of leprous disease, and it shall be shown to the priest.

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.

King James Bible
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:

New King James Version
and if the plague is greenish or reddish in the garment or in the leather, whether in the warp or in the woof, or in anything made of leather, it is a leprous plague and shall be shown to the priest.

New American Standard Bible
if the mark is greenish or reddish in the garment or in the leather, whether in the warp or in the woof, or in any article of leather, it is a leprous mark and it shall be shown to the priest.

NASB 1995
if the mark is greenish or reddish in the garment or in the leather, or in the warp or in the woof, or in any article of leather, it is a leprous mark and shall be shown to the priest.

NASB 1977
if the mark is greenish or reddish in the garment or in the leather, or in the warp or in the woof, or in any article of leather, it is a leprous mark and shall be shown to the priest.

Legacy Standard Bible
if the mark is greenish or reddish in the garment or in the leather or in the warp or in the woof or in any article of leather, it is a leprous mark and shall be shown to the priest.

Amplified Bible
if the mark is greenish or reddish in the garment or in the leather or in the warp or woof or in any article made of leather, it is an infestation of leprosy and shall be shown to the priest.

Christian Standard Bible
and if the contamination is green or red in the fabric, the leather, the warp, the weft, or any leather article, it is a mildew contamination and is to be shown to the priest.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and if the contamination is green or red in the fabric, the leather, the warp, the woof, or any leather article, it is a mildew contamination and is to 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.

English Revised 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 any thing of skin; it is the plague of leprosy, and shall be shewed unto the priest:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
it is mildew. It must be shown to the priest.

Good News Translation
if it is greenish or reddish, it is a spreading mildew and must be shown to the priest.

International Standard Version
if the contagion is greenish or reddish in the clothing, leather, woven material, knitted material, or with any article containing leather, it's a fungal infection and is to be shown to the priest.

Majority 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.

NET Bible
if the infection in the garment or leather or warp or woof or any article of leather is yellowish green or reddish, it is a diseased infection and it must be shown to the priest.

New Heart English Bible
if the plague is greenish or reddish in the garment, or in the skin, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in anything made of skin; it is the plague of leprosy, and shall be shown to the priest.

Webster's Bible Translation
And if the plague is 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 shown to the priest:

World English Bible
if the plague is greenish or reddish in the garment, or in the leather, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in anything made of leather; it is the plague of leprosy, and shall be shown to the priest.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the plague has been greenish or reddish in the garment, or in the skin, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in any vessel of skin, it [is] a plague of leprosy, and it has been shown [to] the priest.

Young's Literal Translation
and the plague hath been very green or very red in the garment, or in the skin, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in any vessel of skin, it is a plague of leprosy, and it hath been shewn the priest.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the stroke was greenish, or reddish in the garment, or in the skin, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in any vessel of skin; it is the stroke of leprosy, and it was seen to the priest.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
If it be infected with a white or red spot, it shall be accounted the leprosy, and shall be shewn to the priest.

Catholic Public Domain Version
if it has been infected with a white or red spot, it shall be considered to be leprosy, and it shall be shown to the priest.

New American Bible
if the infection on the garment or hide, or on the warp or woof, or on any leather article is greenish or reddish, the thing is indeed a fungal infection and must be examined by the priest.

New Revised Standard Version
if the disease shows greenish or reddish in the garment, whether in warp or woof or in skin or in anything made of skin, it is a leprous disease and shall be shown to the priest.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if the plague is greenish or reddish in the garment or in the skin, either in the warp or in the woof or in anything of skin, it is a plague of leprosy and shall be shown to the priest;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And there shall be a green plague or red in a cloak or in hide or in warp or in woof or in any garment of leather, it is a plague of leprosy and they shall show it to the Priest:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
If the plague be greenish or reddish in the garment, or in the skin, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin, it is the plague of leprosy, and shall be shown unto the priest.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the plague be greenish or reddish in the skin, or in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any utensil of skin, it is a plague of leprosy, and he shall show it to the priest.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laws about Mildew
48any weave or knit of linen or wool, or any article of leather— 49and 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. 50And the priest is to examine the mildew and isolate the contaminated fabric for seven days.…

Cross References
Numbers 12:10
As the cloud lifted from above the Tent, suddenly Miriam became leprous, white as snow. Aaron turned toward her, saw that she was leprous,

2 Kings 5:27
Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow.

2 Chronicles 26:19-21
Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. / When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him. / So King Uzziah was a leper until the day of his death. He lived in isolation, leprous and cut off from the house of the LORD, while his son Jotham had charge of the royal palace and governed the people of the land.

Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.

Isaiah 64:6
Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind.

Jeremiah 13:23
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? Neither are you able to do good—you who are accustomed to doing evil.

Matthew 8:2-3
Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

Mark 1:40-42
Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed.

Luke 5:12-13
While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him.

Luke 17:12-14
As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance / and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” / When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed.

John 9:6-7
When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.

Acts 10:15
The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”

Romans 3:23
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

1 Corinthians 6:11
And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.


Treasury of Scripture

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 showed to the priest:

Leviticus 13:2
When a man shall have in the skin of his flesh a rising, a scab, or bright spot, and it be in the skin of his flesh like the plague of leprosy; then he shall be brought unto Aaron the priest, or unto one of his sons the priests:

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Leviticus 13
1. The laws whereby the priest is to be guided in discerning the leprosy.














the mark
The Hebrew word for "mark" is "נֶגַע" (nega), which can mean a plague, spot, or blemish. In the context of Leviticus, it refers to a visible sign of impurity or disease. This term is significant as it denotes not just a physical imperfection but a spiritual and communal concern, reflecting the ancient Israelite understanding of purity and holiness. The presence of a "mark" required careful examination, symbolizing the need for discernment in identifying sin or impurity in one's life.

in the fabric, leather, weave, or knit
These materials—fabric, leather, weave, or knit—represent the everyday items used by the Israelites. The Hebrew terms for these materials indicate the common and essential nature of these items in daily life. The inclusion of various materials underscores the comprehensive nature of God's laws, which extend to all aspects of life. It reminds believers that holiness and purity are not confined to spiritual matters but encompass every facet of existence.

or any leather article
The mention of "any leather article" highlights the practical and varied uses of leather in ancient times, from clothing to tents. Leather was a valuable resource, and its mention here indicates the importance of maintaining purity in both valuable and mundane possessions. This reflects the broader biblical principle that all possessions and aspects of life should be dedicated to God and kept free from impurity.

is greenish or reddish
The colors "greenish or reddish" are significant as they were indicators of mildew or mold, which were considered forms of impurity. The Hebrew words used here, "יָרְקַרְקֶת" (yereqeqet) for greenish and "אָדְמַדָּם" (adamdam) for reddish, suggest a deviation from the norm, symbolizing spiritual corruption or sin. These colors serve as a visual cue for the Israelites to recognize and address impurity, emphasizing the need for vigilance in maintaining holiness.

it is a mildew
The term "mildew" translates from the Hebrew "שְׂאֵת" (se'et), which can also mean a rising or swelling. This indicates a spreading impurity, much like sin, which can grow and affect the community if left unchecked. The presence of mildew required action, symbolizing the need for proactive measures in dealing with sin and impurity in one's life.

must be shown to the priest
The instruction to show the mark to the priest underscores the role of the priesthood in maintaining the community's purity. The priest acted as a mediator between God and the people, discerning and declaring what was clean or unclean. This reflects the broader biblical theme of spiritual leadership and accountability, reminding believers of the importance of seeking guidance and wisdom from those appointed by God to lead His people.

(49) And if the plague be greenish.--If one of

these symptoms manifests itself in a woollen or linen garment, or in a leathern vessel, it must forthwith be shown to the priest. The Jewish canons define the colour of the green symptom to be like that of herbs, and that of the red to be like fair crimson.

Verses 49-59. - The priest is to deal with the texture as nearly as may be in the same way that lie dealt with the human subject, in order to discriminate between a tempo-rare discoloration and a real leprosy. He shall shut up it that hath the plague seven days (verse 50), may, as before, mean, he shall bind up the place affected seven days. If the priest judges that it is leprosy, he is to burn the garment, if not, to tear out the piece affected, whether it be in the warp, or in the woof, that is, in whatever part it appears, and to wash the remainder twice. The expression, whether it be bare within or without, literally, whether it be bald in the head thereof or in the forehead thereof, means, "whether the fault appear in the front or in the back of the texture."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and if the mark
הַנֶּ֜גַע (han·ne·ḡa‘)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot

in the fabric,
בַּבֶּגֶד֩ (bab·be·ḡeḏ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

leather,
בָע֜וֹר (ḇā·‘ō·wr)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather

weave,
בַשְּׁתִ֤י (ḇaš·šə·ṯî)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8359: A fixture, the warp in weaving

knit,
בָעֵ֙רֶב֙ (ḇā·‘ê·reḇ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6154: Arabia -- mixture, mixed company

or
א֨וֹ (’ōw)
Conjunction
Strong's 176: Desire, if

leather
ע֔וֹר (‘ō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather

article
כְּלִי־ (kə·lî-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

is
וְהָיָ֨ה (wə·hā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

green
יְרַקְרַ֣ק ׀ (yə·raq·raq)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3422: Greenish, pale green

or
א֣וֹ (’ōw)
Conjunction
Strong's 176: Desire, if

red,
אֲדַמְדָּ֗ם (’ă·ḏam·dām)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 125: Reddish

then it is
ה֑וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

contaminated
נֶ֥גַע (ne·ḡa‘)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot

with mildew
צָרַ֖עַת (ṣā·ra·‘aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6883: Leprosy

and must be shown
וְהָרְאָ֖ה (wə·hā·rə·’āh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

to the priest.
הַכֹּהֵֽן׃ (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest


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