Leviticus 13:51
New International Version
On the seventh day he is to examine it, and if the mold has spread in the fabric, the woven or knitted material, or the leather, whatever its use, it is a persistent defiling mold; the article is unclean.

New Living Translation
On the seventh day the priest must inspect it again. If the contaminated area has spread, the clothing or fabric or leather is clearly contaminated by a serious mildew and is ceremonially unclean.

English Standard Version
Then he shall examine the disease on the seventh day. If the disease has spread in the garment, in the warp or the woof, or in the skin, whatever be the use of the skin, the disease is a persistent leprous disease; it is unclean.

Berean Standard Bible
On the seventh day the priest shall reexamine it, and if the mildew has spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather, then regardless of how it is used, it is a harmful mildew; the article is unclean.

King James Bible
And he shall look on the plague on the seventh day: if the plague be spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in a skin, or in any work that is made of skin; the plague is a fretting leprosy; it is unclean.

New King James Version
And he shall examine the plague on the seventh day. If the plague has spread in the garment, either in the warp or in the woof, in the leather or in anything made of leather, the plague is an active leprosy. It is unclean.

New American Standard Bible
He shall then look at the mark on the seventh day; if the mark has spread in the garment, whether in the warp or in the woof, or in the leather, whatever the purpose for which the leather is used, the mark is a leprous malignancy, it is unclean.

NASB 1995
“He shall then look at the mark on the seventh day; if the mark has spread in the garment, whether in the warp or in the woof, or in the leather, whatever the purpose for which the leather is used, the mark is a leprous malignancy, it is unclean.

NASB 1977
“He shall then look at the mark on the seventh day; if the mark has spread in the garment, whether in the warp or in the woof, or in the leather, whatever the purpose for which the leather is used, the mark is a leprous malignancy, it is unclean.

Legacy Standard Bible
He shall then look at the mark on the seventh day; if the mark has spread in the garment, whether in the warp or in the woof or in the leather, whatever the purpose for which the leather is used, the mark is a leprous malignancy; it is unclean.

Amplified Bible
He shall examine the mark on the seventh day; if it has spread in the garment, whether in the warp or the woof, or in the leather, whatever the leather’s purpose, the mark is a malignant leprosy; it is unclean.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest is to reexamine the contamination on the seventh day. If it has spread in the fabric, the warp, the weft, or the leather, regardless of how it is used, the contamination is harmful mildew; it is unclean.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priest is to reexamine the contamination on the seventh day. If it has spread in the fabric, the warp, the woof, or the leather, regardless of how it is used, the contamination is harmful mildew; it is unclean.

American Standard Version
and he shall look on the plague on the seventh day: if the plague be spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in the skin, whatever service skin is used for; the plague is a fretting leprosy; it is unclean.

Contemporary English Version
and if the mildew has spread in that time, he will say, "This is unclean

English Revised Version
and he shall look on the plague on the seventh day: if the plague be spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in the skin, whatever service skin is used for; the plague is a fretting leprosy; it is unclean.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On the seventh day he will examine the area again. If the spot is spreading, it is unclean.

Good News Translation
He shall examine it again on the seventh day, and if the mildew has spread, the object is unclean.

International Standard Version
The priest is to examine the contagion on the seventh day. If the infection has spread on the clothing, in the woven material, the knitted material, or in the leather, no matter the purpose for which the leather material had been manufactured, the contagion is a chronic fungal infection. It's unclean.

Majority Standard Bible
On the seventh day the priest shall reexamine it, and if the mildew has spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather, then regardless of how it is used, it is a harmful mildew; the article is unclean.

NET Bible
He must then examine the infection on the seventh day. If the infection has spread in the garment, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in the leather--whatever the article into which the leather was made--the infection is a malignant disease. It is unclean.

New Heart English Bible
He shall examine the plague on the seventh day. If the plague has spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in the skin, whatever use the skin is used for, the plague is a destructive mildew. It is unclean.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he shall look on the plague on the seventh day: if the plague is spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in a skin, or in any work that is made of skin: the plague is a fretting leprosy; it is unclean.

World English Bible
He shall examine the plague on the seventh day. If the plague has spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in the skin, whatever use the skin is used for, the plague is a destructive mildew. It is unclean.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he has seen the plague on the seventh day, and the plague has spread in the garment, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in the skin, of all that is made of skin for work, the plague [is] a fretting leprosy; it [is] unclean.

Young's Literal Translation
and he hath seen the plague on the seventh day, and the plague hath spread in the garment, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in the skin, of all that is made of skin for work; the plague is a fretting leprosy, it is unclean.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he saw the stroke in the seventh day: when the stroke spread in the garment, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in the skin, and all which made of skin for work; the stroke a painful leprosy; it unclean.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
51And on the seventh day when he looketh on it again, if he find that it if grown, it is a Axed leprosy: he shall judge the garment unclean, and every thing wherein it shall be found:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And on the seventh day, having looked at it again, if he detects an increase, it is a persistent leprosy; he shall judge the garment to be polluted, along with everything with which it has been found.

New American Bible
If the priest, upon inspecting the infection on the seventh day, finds that it has spread on the garment, or on the warp or woof, or on the leather, whatever be its use, the infection is a harmful fungus; the article is unclean.

New Revised Standard Version
He shall examine the disease on the seventh day. If the disease has spread in the cloth, in warp or woof, or in the skin, whatever be the use of the skin, this is a spreading leprous disease; it is unclean.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall look on the plague on the seventh day; if the disease has spread in the garment, either in the warp or in the woof or in a skin or in any article that is made of skin, the plague is a malignant leprosy; it is unclean.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest shall look at the plague in the seventh day; if the plague has changed in the cloak or in warp or in woof or in hide or in any leather that is made into a product, the plague is of virulent leprosy; it is unclean.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he shall look on the plague on the seventh day: if the plague be spread in the garment, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in the skin, whatever service skin is used for, the plague is a malignant leprosy: it is unclean.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest shall look upon the plague on the seventh day; and if the plague be spread in the garment, either in the warp or in the woof, or in the skin, in whatsoever things skins may be used in their workmanship, the plague is a confirmed leprosy; it is unclean.

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Context
Laws about Mildew
50And the priest is to examine the mildew and isolate the contaminated fabric for seven days. 51On the seventh day the priest shall reexamine it, and if the mildew has spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather, then regardless of how it is used, it is a harmful mildew; the article is unclean. 52He 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.…

Cross References
Numbers 19:14-16
This is the law when a person dies in a tent: Everyone who enters the tent and everyone already in the tent will be unclean for seven days, / and any open container without a lid fastened on it is unclean. / Anyone in the open field who touches someone who has been killed by the sword or has died of natural causes, or anyone who touches a human bone or a grave, will be unclean for seven days.

Deuteronomy 24:8
In cases of infectious skin diseases, be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you. Be careful to do as I have commanded them.

Isaiah 1:6
From the sole of your foot to the top of your head, there is no soundness—only wounds and welts and festering sores neither cleansed nor bandaged nor soothed with oil.

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.

Ezekiel 36:25
I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols.

Haggai 2:11-13
“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Ask the priests for a ruling. / If a man carries consecrated meat in the fold of his garment, and it touches bread, stew, wine, oil, or any other food, does that item become holy?’” “No,” replied the priests. / So Haggai asked, “If one who is defiled by contact with a corpse touches any of these, does it become defiled?” “Yes, it becomes defiled,” the priests answered.

Zechariah 3:3-4
Now Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel. / So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.”

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 9:20-22
Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak. / She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.” / Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.

Matthew 23:27-28
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. / In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.

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 15:3
You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.


Treasury of Scripture

And he shall look on the plague on the seventh day: if the plague be spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in a skin, or in any work that is made of skin; the plague is a fretting leprosy; it is unclean.

fretting leprosy

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.

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














On the seventh day
The phrase "On the seventh day" reflects the biblical principle of completion and rest, as seen in the creation narrative in Genesis. The seventh day is significant in Hebrew culture, often associated with the Sabbath, a day of rest and reflection. Here, it signifies a complete period of observation, allowing time for the true nature of the contamination to manifest. This period underscores the importance of patience and thoroughness in spiritual discernment.

he is to reexamine
The act of reexamination implies a careful and deliberate process of inspection. In Hebrew, the root word for "examine" (בָּחַן, bachan) suggests testing or proving. This reflects the need for diligence and discernment in spiritual matters, encouraging believers to continually assess their lives and surroundings for spiritual purity and integrity.

the contamination
The term "contamination" refers to a physical impurity that symbolizes spiritual defilement. In the Hebrew context, this could be related to tzaraath, often translated as leprosy, but encompassing a broader range of skin and surface conditions. Spiritually, it serves as a metaphor for sin, which can spread and corrupt if not addressed.

If the contamination has spread
The potential for the contamination to spread highlights the insidious nature of sin. Just as physical impurities can grow and affect more of the material, sin can infiltrate and corrupt various aspects of life. This serves as a warning to address sin promptly and thoroughly to prevent further spiritual decay.

in the fabric, the weave or knit, or in the leather
These materials—fabric, weave, knit, and leather—represent the everyday elements of life in ancient Israel. Each material has its own significance and use, symbolizing the different areas of life that can be affected by impurity. The specificity of these items underscores the comprehensive nature of God's concern for holiness in all aspects of life.

regardless of its use
This phrase emphasizes that no matter the purpose or function of the item, it is subject to the same scrutiny. Spiritually, it suggests that all areas of life, whether sacred or secular, are under God's purview and must be kept pure. It calls believers to maintain holiness in every aspect of their lives.

the contamination is a destructive mildew
The description of the contamination as "a destructive mildew" conveys the idea of something that is not only unclean but also harmful and potentially ruinous. In Hebrew, the word for mildew (נֶגַע, nega) can also mean plague or affliction, indicating the severity of the impurity. This serves as a metaphor for sin's destructive power if left unchecked.

it is unclean
Declaring the contamination "unclean" signifies its incompatibility with the holiness required by God. In the Hebrew tradition, uncleanness required separation and purification. This reflects the need for believers to separate themselves from sin and seek God's cleansing to restore purity and fellowship with Him.

(51) And he shall look on the plague.--If at the end of the week, when the priest examines it again, he finds that the distemper has spread, it undoubtedly indicates malignant leprosy. Here, again, the symptom of spreading is the same in the garment as in the human being. (See Leviticus 13:5-6; Leviticus 13:8, &c.) The leprous garment, like a human leper, makes everything and everybody unclean by contact with it, or by coming into the house where it remains.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the seventh
הַשְּׁבִיעִ֗י (haš·šə·ḇî·‘î)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7637: Seventh (an ordinal number)

day
בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

the priest shall reexamine
וְרָאָ֨ה (wə·rā·’āh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

it,
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

and if
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

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

has spread
פָשָׂ֤ה (p̄ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6581: To spread

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

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
אֽוֹ־ (’ōw-)
Conjunction
Strong's 176: Desire, if

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

then regardless of
לְכֹ֛ל (lə·ḵōl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

how
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

it
הָע֖וֹר (hā·‘ō·wr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather

is used,
יֵעָשֶׂ֥ה (yê·‘ā·śeh)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

[it]
הַנֶּ֖גַע (han·ne·ḡa‘)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot

is a harmful
מַמְאֶ֛רֶת (mam·’e·reṯ)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 3992: To be bitter, to embitter, be painful

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

[the article]
הֽוּא׃ (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

is unclean.
טָמֵ֥א (ṭā·mê)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2931: Unclean


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