Leviticus 13:49 Meaning and Explanation
“And if the plague be greenish or reddish in the garment, or in the skin, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin; it is a plague of leprosy, and shall be shewed unto the priest:”
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The Context of Leviticus 13:49
Suspicious discoloration in materials indicating possible leprosy.
What Does Leviticus 13:49 Mean?
A garment or material showing greenish or reddish discoloration is suspicious and must be brought to the priest for judgment. These colors represent potential leprosy manifestations in textiles. The appearance of such discoloration, whether in the warp, woof, leather, or other materials, triggers the need for priestly evaluation.
The priest's role extends beyond skin disease to include assessment of contaminated materials. Just as skin leprosy requires professional identification, so too does leprosy in garments. The community cannot risk allowing infected materials to circulate unexamined.
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What does Leviticus 13:49 mean?
Greenish or reddish discoloration in garments or materials indicates possible leprosy.
What is the context of Leviticus 13:49?
Suspicious discoloration in materials indicating possible leprosy.