Leviticus 13:56
New International Version
If, when the priest examines it, the mold has faded after the article has been washed, he is to tear the spoiled part out of the fabric, the leather, or the woven or knitted material.

New Living Translation
But if the priest examines it and finds that the contaminated area has faded after being washed, he must cut the spot from the clothing, the fabric, or the leather.

English Standard Version
“But if the priest examines, and if the diseased area has faded after it has been washed, he shall tear it out of the garment or the skin or the warp or the woof.

Berean Standard Bible
If the priest examines it and the mildew has faded after it has been washed, he must cut the contaminated section out of the fabric, leather, weave, or knit.

King James Bible
And if the priest look, and, behold, the plague be somewhat dark after the washing of it; then he shall rend it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof:

New King James Version
If the priest examines it, and indeed the plague has faded after washing it, then he shall tear it out of the garment, whether out of the warp or out of the woof, or out of the leather.

New American Standard Bible
“But if the priest looks, and indeed the mark has faded after it has been washed, then he shall tear it out of the garment or out of the leather, whether from the warp or from the woof;

NASB 1995
“Then if the priest looks, and if the mark has faded after it has been washed, then he shall tear it out of the garment or out of the leather, whether from the warp or from the woof;

NASB 1977
“Then if the priest shall look, and if the mark has faded after it has been washed, then he shall tear it out of the garment or out of the leather, whether from the warp or from the woof;

Legacy Standard Bible
“Then if the priest looks, and if the mark has faded after it has been washed, then he shall tear it out of the garment or out of the leather, whether from the warp or from the woof;

Amplified Bible
“If the priest looks and the mark has faded after it is washed, he shall tear it out of the garment, or the leather, or out of the warp or woof.

Christian Standard Bible
“If the priest examines it, and the contamination has faded after it has been washed, he is to cut the contaminated section out of the fabric, the leather, or the warp or weft.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If the priest examines it, and the contamination has faded after it has been washed, he must cut the contaminated section out of the fabric, the leather, or the warp or woof.

American Standard Version
And if the priest look, and, behold, the plague be dim after the washing thereof, then he shall rend it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof:

Contemporary English Version
But if the spot has faded after being washed, he will tear away the spot.

English Revised Version
And if the priest look, and, behold, the plague be dim after the washing thereof, then he shall rend it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If the priest sees that the area is pale after washing, he will tear it out of the clothing or the leather.

Good News Translation
But if, when the priest examines it again, the mildew has faded, he shall tear it out of the clothing or leather.

International Standard Version
"If the priest examines the item and determines that the contagion has become dull after it has been washed, tear it away from the garment, leather, woven material, or knitted material.

Majority Standard Bible
If the priest examines it and the mildew has faded after it has been washed, he must cut the contaminated section out of the fabric, leather, weave, or knit.

NET Bible
But if the priest has examined it and the infection has faded after it has been washed, he is to tear it out of the garment or the leather or the warp or the woof.

New Heart English Bible
If the priest looks, and look, the plague has faded after it is washed, then he shall tear it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof:

Webster's Bible Translation
And if the priest shall look, and behold, the plague is somewhat dark after the washing of it; then he shall rend it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof:

World English Bible
If the priest looks, and behold, the plague has faded after it is washed, then he shall tear it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And if the priest has seen, and behold, the plague has faded after it has been washed, then he has torn it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof;

Young's Literal Translation
And if the priest hath seen, and lo, the plague is become weak after it hath been washed, then he hath rent it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof;

Smith's Literal Translation
And if the priest saw, and behold, the stroke dim after washing it: he rent it out of the garment or from the skin, or from the warp, or from the woof.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But if the place of the leprosy be somewhat dark, after the garment is washed, he shall tear it off, and divide it from that which is sound.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But if the place of the leprosy has become somewhat darker, after the garment has been washed, he shall tear it away, and separate it from the part that is sound.

New American Bible
But if the priest, upon examination, finds that the infection has faded after the washing, he shall cut it out of the garment, or the leather, or the warp or woof.

New Revised Standard Version
If the priest makes an examination, and the disease has abated after it is washed, he shall tear the spot out of the cloth, in warp or woof, or out of skin.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if the priest sees that the disease has diminished after being washed, then he shall rend it out of the garment or out of the skin or out of the warp or out of the woof;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if the Priest will see that it is the same plague after it is washed, he shall purify and shall remove it from the cloak or from the hide or from the warp or from the woof:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And if the priest look, and, behold, the plague be dim after the washing thereof, then he shall rend it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And if the priest should look, and the spot be dark after it has been washed, he shall tear it off from the garment, either from the warp or from the woof, or from the skin.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Laws about Mildew
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. 56If the priest examines it and the mildew has faded after it has been washed, he must cut the contaminated section out of the fabric, leather, weave, or knit. 57But if it reappears in the fabric, weave, or knit, or on any leather article, it is spreading. You must burn the contaminated article.…

Cross References
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.” ...

Deuteronomy 24:8-9
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. / Remember what the LORD your God did to Miriam on the journey after you came out of Egypt.

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.” ...

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 1:6
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 53:4
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.

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.”

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

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. ...

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.”

Luke 17:12-19
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 9:1-7
Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. ...

Acts 10:9-16
The next day at about the sixth hour, as the men were approaching the city on their journey, Peter went up on the roof to pray. / He became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. / He saw heaven open and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. ...

Romans 14:14
I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.

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.


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














If, when 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. The examination process reflects the priest's responsibility to maintain the community's purity, both spiritually and physically. This highlights the importance of discernment and careful observation in leadership roles, ensuring that decisions are made with wisdom and integrity.

the mildew has faded
The term "mildew" in Hebrew is "נֶגַע" (nega), which can refer to a variety of skin diseases or mold. The fading of mildew signifies a reduction in the severity of the impurity. In a spiritual sense, this can be seen as a metaphor for sin or moral corruption that, when addressed and cleansed, begins to diminish. It serves as a reminder of the transformative power of repentance and divine intervention in the process of sanctification.

after it has been washed
Washing is a recurring theme in Levitical law, symbolizing purification and renewal. The Hebrew word "כָּבַס" (kabas) means to wash or cleanse. This act of washing represents the necessary steps of repentance and cleansing that precede restoration. It underscores the belief that while human effort is required in the process of purification, it is ultimately God who purifies and restores.

he is to tear the contaminated part out
The act of tearing out the contaminated part is a decisive action to remove impurity. The Hebrew verb "קָרַע" (qara) means to tear or rend. This action signifies the importance of removing sin or corruption from one's life to prevent further contamination. It is a call to vigilance and the willingness to take drastic measures to maintain holiness and integrity.

of the fabric, the leather, or the woven or knitted material
These materials represent the everyday items used by the Israelites, indicating that the laws of purity extended to all aspects of life. The specificity of these materials highlights the comprehensive nature of God's law, which touches every part of human existence. It serves as a reminder that holiness is not confined to religious rituals but is a way of life that permeates all areas of daily living.

(56) Behold, the plague be somewhat dark.--But if after the washing the priest finds that the suspicious colour has changed from green or red into a darkish colour, and the spot has contracted, he is to cut out the affected spot and burn it, and declare the garment itself clean. (See Leviticus 13:6.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
If
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
רָאָ֣ה (rā·’āh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

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

has faded
כֵּהָ֣ה (kê·hāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3544: Dim, dull, faint

after
אַחֲרֵ֖י (’a·ḥă·rê)
Preposition
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

it has been washed,
הֻכַּבֵּ֣ס (huk·kab·bês)
Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3526: To trample, to wash

he must cut the contaminated section out
וְקָרַ֣ע (wə·qā·ra‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7167: To rend

of
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the fabric,
הַבֶּ֙גֶד֙ (hab·be·ḡeḏ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

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

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

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

knit.
הָעֵֽרֶב׃ (hā·‘ê·reḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6154: Arabia -- mixture, mixed company


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