Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical context, leprosy is not limited to a disease affecting human skin but also extends to a condition that could afflict garments and houses. The term "leprosy" in the Bible often refers to a variety of skin diseases and conditions, as well as mold or mildew in fabrics and buildings. The laws concerning leprosy in houses are detailed in the Book of Leviticus, specifically in Leviticus 14:33-53.When a house is suspected of having leprosy, which may manifest as a spreading mildew or mold, the priest plays a crucial role in the inspection and determination of the condition. According to Leviticus 14:34-35 , "When you enter the land of Canaan that I am giving you as a possession, and I put a mildew in a house in the land you possess, the owner of the house must go and tell the priest, ‘Something like mildew has appeared in my house.’" The priest is then required to examine the house. If the mildew is found to be present, the house is shut up for seven days. Leviticus 14:38 states, "The priest shall go out of the house to the doorway and close it up for seven days." This period of isolation serves as a time for observation to determine whether the mildew spreads or diminishes. After the seven-day period, the priest returns to inspect the house again. If the mildew has spread on the walls, the affected stones must be removed and discarded outside the city in an unclean place. The house is then scraped and repaired with new stones and plaster. However, if the mildew reappears after these measures, the house is considered unclean and must be demolished, as described in Leviticus 14:43-45 . The process of shutting up the house for seven days reflects the biblical principles of cleanliness, holiness, and the separation of the unclean from the community. It underscores the importance of maintaining purity in the dwelling places of God's people and the role of the priesthood in safeguarding the community's spiritual and physical well-being. The laws concerning leprosy in houses highlight the broader biblical theme of God's concern for the holiness of His people and their environment. The meticulous procedures prescribed in Leviticus demonstrate the seriousness with which issues of purity and contamination were treated in ancient Israel, reflecting a worldview that integrates spiritual and physical health. Torrey's Topical Textbook Leviticus 14:38Then the priest shall go out of the house to the door of the house, and shut up the house seven days: Torrey's Topical Textbook Library The Last Days of the Old Eastern World Chaldaean Civilization Funeral Oration on the Great S. Basil, Bishop of C??sarea in ... Against Jovinianus. An Exposition on the First Ten Chapters of Genesis, and Part of ... Tiglath-Pileser iii. 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Resources What does the Bible say about social distancing? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is a pariah? | GotQuestions.org Who was Miriam in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Leprosy: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Leprosy: A Common Disease Among the Jews Leprosy: Ceremonies at Cleansing of Leprosy: Christ Gave Power to Heal Leprosy: Garments: Incurable Infected With, Burned Leprosy: Garments: Infected With, to Have the Piece First Torn Out Leprosy: Garments: Suspected of, But not Having, Washed and Pronounced Clean Leprosy: Garments: Suspected of, Shown to Priest Leprosy: Garments: Suspected of, Shut up Seven Days Leprosy: Healed: Disciples Empowered to Heal Leprosy: Houses: Ceremonies at Cleansing of Leprosy: Houses: Incurably Infected With, Pulled Down and Removed Leprosy: Houses: Infected With, Communicated Uncleanness to Everyone Who Leprosy: Houses: Suspected of, But not Infected, Pronounced Clean Leprosy: Houses: Suspected of, Emptied Leprosy: Houses: Suspected of, Inspected by Priest Leprosy: Houses: Suspected of, Reported to Priest Leprosy: Houses: Suspected of, Shut up Seven Days Leprosy: Houses: To Have the Part Infected With, First Removed, and the Rest Leprosy: Leprosy not Mentioned Above: Azariah Leprosy: Leprosy not Mentioned Above: Four Lepers Outside Samaria Leprosy: Leprosy not Mentioned Above: Simon Leprosy: Less Inveterate when It Covered the Whole Body Leprosy: Often Began With a Bright Red Spot Leprosy: Often Sent As a Punishment for Sin Leprosy: Parts Affected by The Beard Leprosy: Parts Affected by The Forehead Leprosy: Parts Affected by The Hand Leprosy: Parts Affected by The Head Leprosy: Parts Affected by The Whole Body Leprosy: Power of Christ Manifested in Curing Leprosy: Power of God Manifested in Curing Leprosy: Sent As a Judgment On: Gehazi Leprosy: Sent As a Judgment On: Miriam Leprosy: Sent As a Judgment On: Uzziah Leprosy: The Priests: Examined all Persons Healed of Leprosy: The Priests: Examined Persons Suspected of Leprosy: The Priests: had Rules for Distinguishing Leprosy: The Priests: Judges and Directors in Cases of Leprosy: The Priests: Shut up Persons Suspected of, Seven Days Leprosy: Those Afflicted With: Associated Together Leprosy: Those Afflicted With: Ceremonially Unclean Leprosy: Those Afflicted With: Cut off from God's House Leprosy: Those Afflicted With: Dwelt in a Separate House Leprosy: Those Afflicted With: Excluded from Priest's office Leprosy: Those Afflicted With: Separated from Intercourse With Others Leprosy: Those Afflicted With: To Cry Unclean when Approached Leprosy: Those Afflicted With: To Have Their Heads Bare, Clothes Rent, and Lip Covered Leprosy: Turned the Hair White or Yellow Leprosy: Turned the Skin White Related Terms |
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