Leviticus 13:53
New International Version
“But if, when the priest examines it, the mold has not spread in the fabric, the woven or knitted material, or the leather article,

New Living Translation
“But if the priest examines it and finds that the contaminated area has not spread in the clothing, the fabric, or the leather,

English Standard Version
“And if the priest examines, and if the disease has not spread in the garment, in the warp or the woof or in any article made of skin,

Berean Standard Bible
But when the priest reexamines it, if the mildew has not spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather article,

King James Bible
And if the priest shall look, and, behold, the plague be not spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin;

New King James Version
“But if the priest examines it, and indeed the plague has not spread in the garment, either in the warp or in the woof, or in anything made of leather,

New American Standard Bible
“But if the priest looks, and indeed the mark has not spread in the garment, either in the warp or in the woof, or in any article of leather,

NASB 1995
“But if the priest shall look, and indeed the mark has not spread in the garment, either in the warp or in the woof, or in any article of leather,

NASB 1977
“But if the priest shall look, and indeed, the mark has not spread in the garment, either in the warp or in the woof, or in any article of leather,

Legacy Standard Bible
“But if the priest shall look, and indeed the mark has not spread in the garment, either in the warp or in the woof or in any article of leather,

Amplified Bible
“But if the priest sees that the mark has not spread in the garment, either in the warp or the woof, or on anything made of leather,

Christian Standard Bible
“When the priest examines it, if the contamination has not spread in the fabric, the warp or weft, or any leather article,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the priest examines it, if the contamination has not spread in the fabric, the warp or woof, or any leather article,

American Standard Version
And if the priest shall look, and, behold, the plague be not spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in anything of skin;

Contemporary English Version
If the priest discovers that the mildew hasn't spread,

English Revised Version
And if the priest shall look, and, behold, the plague be not spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But if the priest sees that the area has not spread,

Good News Translation
But if, when he examines it, the priest finds that the mildew has not spread on the object,

International Standard Version
"But if the priest examines it and the infection did not spread on the clothing, either in the woven or knitted material or on anything made of leather,

Majority Standard Bible
But when the priest reexamines it, if the mildew has not spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather article,

NET Bible
But if the priest examines it and the infection has not spread in the garment or in the warp or in the woof or in any article of leather,

New Heart English Bible
"If the priest examines it, and look, the plague hasn't spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in anything of skin;

Webster's Bible Translation
And if the priest shall look, and behold, the plague is not spread in the garment, either in the warp or in the woof, or in any thing of skin;

World English Bible
“If the priest examines it, and behold, the plague hasn’t spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in anything of skin;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And if the priest sees, and behold, the plague has not spread in the garment, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in any vessel of skin,

Young's Literal Translation
'And if the priest see, and lo, the plague hath not spread in the garment, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in any vessel of skin,

Smith's Literal Translation
And if the priest shall see, and behold, the stroke spread not in the garment, or in the warp or in the woof, or in any vessel of skin;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But if he see that it is not grown,

Catholic Public Domain Version
But if he will have seen that it has not increased,

New American Bible
But if the priest, upon examination, finds that it has not spread on the garment, or on the warp or woof, or on the leather article,

New Revised Standard Version
If the priest makes an examination, and the disease has not spread in the clothing, in warp or woof or in anything of skin,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if the priest shall look, and the plague has not spread in the garment either in the warp or in the woof or in anything of skin,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if the Priest would see that the plague has not changed in the cloak or in the warp or in the woof or in any vessel of leather;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And if the priest shall look, and, behold, the plague be not spread in the garment, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And if the priest should see, and the plague be not spread in the garments, either in the warp or in the woof, or in any utensil of skin,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laws about Mildew
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. 53But when the priest reexamines it, if the mildew has not spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather article, 54the priest is to order the contaminated article to be washed and isolated for another seven days.…

Cross References
Matthew 8:2-4
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. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”

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.

Mark 1:40-44
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. ...

2 Kings 5:1-14
Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. / At this time the Arameans had gone out in bands and had taken a young girl from the land of Israel, and she was serving Naaman’s wife. / She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.” ...

Numbers 12:10-15
As the cloud lifted from above the Tent, suddenly Miriam became leprous, white as snow. Aaron turned toward her, saw that she was leprous, / and said to Moses, “My lord, please do not hold against us this sin we have so foolishly committed. / Please do not let her be like a stillborn infant whose flesh is half consumed when he comes out of his mother’s womb.” ...

Luke 5:12-14
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. / “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

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

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.

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.

Mark 14:3
While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.

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.

Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Luke 4:27
And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.”

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.

2 Kings 7:3-10
Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate, and they said to one another, “Why just sit here until we die? / If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.” / So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And if the priest shall look, and, behold, the plague be not spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin;

Jump to Previous
Article Clothing Disease Either Examines Garment Hasn't Increased Indeed Knitted Leather Mark Material Mildew Part Plague Skin Sore Spread Vessel Warp Woof Woven
Jump to Next
Article Clothing Disease Either Examines Garment Hasn't Increased Indeed Knitted Leather Mark Material Mildew Part Plague Skin Sore Spread Vessel Warp Woof Woven
Leviticus 13
1. The laws whereby the priest is to be guided in discerning the leprosy.














But if the priest examines it
The role of the priest in ancient Israel was not only spiritual but also practical, serving as a mediator between God and the people. The Hebrew word for "priest" is "kohen," which signifies someone who is set apart for sacred duties. In this context, the priest acts as an inspector, ensuring the community's health and purity. This reflects the broader biblical principle that spiritual leaders are entrusted with the well-being of their community, both spiritually and physically.

and the mildew has not spread
The term "mildew" here is translated from the Hebrew word "nega," which can refer to a plague or affliction. In the ancient world, mildew or mold was not just a physical concern but also a symbol of impurity and potential divine disfavor. The fact that it "has not spread" indicates a containment of impurity, which is crucial in maintaining the holiness of the community. This can be seen as a metaphor for sin, which, if unchecked, can spread and corrupt.

in the fabric, weave, or knit
These terms refer to various materials and methods used in creating garments and textiles in ancient Israel. "Fabric" (Hebrew: "beged") is a general term for clothing, while "weave" and "knit" refer to specific techniques. The meticulous attention to these details underscores the importance of purity in every aspect of life. Just as the Israelites were to maintain purity in their clothing, Christians are called to maintain spiritual purity, as garments often symbolize righteousness in Scripture.

or in any leather article
Leather was a valuable material in ancient times, used for clothing, tents, and other essential items. The mention of "any leather article" highlights the comprehensive nature of the inspection. Leather, being durable and protective, can symbolize the strength and resilience of faith. The care taken to ensure even leather articles are free from mildew reflects the thoroughness required in examining one's life for sin and impurity.

(53, 54) And if the priest shall look.--If, however, after a week's quarantine, the priest on examination finds that the disease has not spread, he must order the affected garments to be washed, and shut them up for another week, when it will be seen whether the colour has changed, and the distemper has disappeared or not.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But when
וְאִם֮ (wə·’im)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

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

examines it,
יִרְאֶ֣ה (yir·’eh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

if
וְהִנֵּה֙ (wə·hin·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

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

has not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

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

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

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

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

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

leather
עֽוֹר׃ (‘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


Links
Leviticus 13:53 NIV
Leviticus 13:53 NLT
Leviticus 13:53 ESV
Leviticus 13:53 NASB
Leviticus 13:53 KJV

Leviticus 13:53 BibleApps.com
Leviticus 13:53 Biblia Paralela
Leviticus 13:53 Chinese Bible
Leviticus 13:53 French Bible
Leviticus 13:53 Catholic Bible

OT Law: Leviticus 13:53 If the priest examines it and behold (Le Lv Lev.)
Leviticus 13:52
Top of Page
Top of Page