Leviticus 13:51 Meaning and Explanation
“And he shall look on the plague on the seventh day: if the plague be spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in a skin, or in any work that is made of skin; the plague is a fretting leprosy; it is unclean.”
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Read Full Chapter →If the discoloration spreads during quarantine, the garment is unclean and must be destroyed.
The Context of Leviticus 13:51
Spread confirming leprosy in garments.
What Does Leviticus 13:51 Mean?
On the seventh day, the priest re-examines the garment. If the greenish or reddish discoloration has spread through the material—whether expanding in the warp, woof, leather, or elsewhere—the leprosy is confirmed. This spreading manifestation is called 'a fretting leprosy' because it eats away at the material, and the garment is declared unclean.
Spread is the decisive indicator, just as it is with skin leprosy. A spreading discoloration indicates an invasive, progressive process consuming the material. Such an unclean garment cannot be saved and must be destroyed to prevent further contamination.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 13:51
What does Leviticus 13:51 mean?
If the discoloration spreads during quarantine, the garment is unclean and must be destroyed.
What is the context of Leviticus 13:51?
Spread confirming leprosy in garments.