Leviticus 13:54
New International Version
he shall order that the spoiled article be washed. Then he is to isolate it for another seven days.

New Living Translation
the priest will order the object to be washed and then quarantined for seven more days.

English Standard Version
then the priest shall command that they wash the thing in which is the disease, and he shall shut it up for another seven days.

Berean Standard Bible
the priest is to order the contaminated article to be washed and isolated for another seven days.

King James Bible
Then the priest shall command that they wash the thing wherein the plague is, and he shall shut it up seven days more:

New King James Version
then the priest shall command that they wash the thing in which is the plague; and he shall isolate it another seven days.

New American Standard Bible
then the priest shall order them to wash the thing in which the mark occurs, and he shall quarantine it for seven more days.

NASB 1995
then the priest shall order them to wash the thing in which the mark occurs and he shall quarantine it for seven more days.

NASB 1977
then the priest shall order them to wash the thing in which the mark occurs, and he shall quarantine it for seven more days.

Legacy Standard Bible
then the priest shall command them to wash the thing in which the mark occurs, and he shall isolate it for seven more days.

Amplified Bible
then the priest shall order that they wash the thing in which the mark occurs, and he shall quarantine it for seven more days.

Christian Standard Bible
the priest is to order whatever is contaminated to be washed and quarantined for another seven days.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the priest is to order whatever is contaminated to be washed and quarantined for another seven days.

American Standard Version
then the priest shall command that they wash the thing wherein the plague is, and he shall shut it up seven days more:

Contemporary English Version
he will tell you to wash the clothing or leather and put it aside for another seven days,

English Revised Version
then the priest shall command that they wash the thing wherein the plague is, and he shall shut it up seven days more:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
he must order the area to be washed and put the clothing in a separate place for seven more days.

Good News Translation
he shall order that it be washed and put away for another seven days.

International Standard Version
then the priest is to command that they wash whatever has the contagion and then isolate it for seven days a second time.

Majority Standard Bible
the priest is to order the contaminated article to be washed and isolated for another seven days.

NET Bible
the priest is to command that they wash whatever has the infection and quarantine it for another seven days.

New Heart English Bible
then the priest shall command that they wash the thing in which the plague is, and he shall isolate it seven more days.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then the priest shall command that they wash the thing in which the plague is, and he shall shut it up seven days more:

World English Bible
then the priest shall command that they wash the thing that the plague is in, and he shall isolate it seven more days.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
then the priest has commanded, and they have washed that in which the plague [is], and he has shut it up [for] a second seven days.

Young's Literal Translation
then hath the priest commanded, and they have washed that in which the plague is, and he hath shut it up a second seven days.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest commanded, and they washed that in which was the stroke, and he shut it up seven days, the second time.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He shall give orders, and they shall wash that part wherein the leprosy is, and he shall shut it up other seven days.

Catholic Public Domain Version
he shall instruct them, and they shall wash whatever has the leprosy in it, and he shall close it up for another seven days.

New American Bible
he shall give orders to have the infected article washed and then quarantined for another seven days.

New Revised Standard Version
the priest shall command them to wash the article in which the disease appears, and he shall put it aside seven days more.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the priest shall command that they wash the thing in which is the plague and he shall observe it seven days more;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Priest shall command and they shall wash anything that has the plague in it, and the Priest shall seclude it seven days more:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
then the priest shall command that they wash the thing wherein the plague is, and he shall shut it up seven days more.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
then the priest shall give directions, and one shall wash that on which there may have been the plague, and the priest shall set it aside a second time for seven days.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laws about Mildew
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. 55After it has been washed, the priest is to reexamine it, and if the mildewed article has not changed in appearance, it is unclean. Even though the mildew has not spread, you must burn it, whether the rot is on the front or back.…

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

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














the priest is to order
In ancient Israel, priests held a dual role of spiritual leaders and health inspectors. They were responsible for diagnosing and managing cases of skin diseases and mildew, which were considered both health and ritual purity issues. This reflects the theocratic nature of Israelite society, where religious and civil duties were intertwined. The priest's authority in these matters underscores the importance of holiness and purity in the community.

the contaminated article
The term "contaminated article" refers to clothing or fabric that has been affected by mildew or mold, which could render it ceremonially unclean. In the ancient Near East, clothing was a valuable commodity, often made from wool, linen, or leather. The presence of contamination in such items was not only a health concern but also a spiritual one, as it could symbolize sin or impurity.

to be washed
Washing was a common purification ritual in the Old Testament, symbolizing the removal of impurity or sin. This practice is seen throughout the Levitical laws and is echoed in the New Testament, where baptism represents spiritual cleansing. The act of washing the contaminated article signifies an attempt to restore it to a state of purity, reflecting the broader biblical theme of redemption and restoration.

and isolated for another seven days
Isolation was a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of contamination, whether physical or spiritual. The number seven is significant in the Bible, often representing completeness or perfection. The seven-day period of isolation mirrors the creation week and is a recurring motif in Levitical laws, emphasizing the need for thoroughness in achieving purity. This practice also foreshadows the concept of sanctification, where believers are set apart and made holy through Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Priest
In ancient Israel, priests were responsible for maintaining the holiness of the community, including diagnosing and managing skin diseases and contamination.

2. Contaminated Article
This refers to clothing or fabric that has been infected with a form of mildew or mold, which could render it ceremonially unclean.

3. Isolation
A period of separation to prevent the spread of contamination and to determine if the article could be cleansed or needed to be destroyed.

4. Seven Days
A significant period in biblical terms, often associated with completeness and divine order.

5. The Tabernacle
While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Leviticus involves the tabernacle, where the presence of God dwelt, and where purity was essential.
Teaching Points
Holiness and Purity
God’s instructions for dealing with contamination reflect His desire for His people to be holy and set apart. This calls us to examine areas of our lives that may need cleansing.

The Role of Spiritual Leaders
Just as priests were responsible for guiding the community in matters of purity, spiritual leaders today are called to shepherd their congregations in truth and holiness.

The Importance of Isolation
Isolation in this context was a protective measure. In our spiritual lives, we may need to isolate ourselves from influences that could lead us away from God.

The Significance of Seven Days
The use of seven days for isolation underscores the importance of patience and thoroughness in dealing with sin and impurity in our lives.

God’s Provision for Restoration
The process of washing and waiting shows God’s provision for restoration and cleansing, pointing to the ultimate cleansing through Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

is to order
וְצִוָּה֙ (wə·ṣiw·wāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

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

contaminated [article]
הַנָּ֑גַע (han·nā·ḡa‘)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot

to be washed
וְכִ֨בְּס֔וּ (wə·ḵib·bə·sū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3526: To trample, to wash

and isolated
וְהִסְגִּיר֥וֹ (wə·his·gî·rōw)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5462: To shut up, to surrender

for another
שֵׁנִֽית׃ (šê·nîṯ)
Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

seven
שִׁבְעַת־ (šiḇ·‘aṯ-)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number

days.
יָמִ֖ים (yā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day


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