Leviticus 13:59 Meaning and Explanation
“This is the law of the plague of leprosy in a garment of woollen or linen, either in the warp, or woof, or any thing of skins, to pronounce it clean, or to pronounce it unclean.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →This summarizes the complete law for diagnosing leprosy in garments and determining clean or unclean status.
The Context of Leviticus 13:59
Summary of leprosy law in garments and materials.
What Does Leviticus 13:59 Mean?
The entire chapter concludes by restating that these detailed laws provide the priest with the criteria needed to evaluate leprosy in all types of fabric and materials. Whether wool, linen, or leather, whether in the warp or woof of woven material, the priest applies the same logic: observation, testing, and judgment based on the plague's behavior.
The laws are designed to give the priest systematic tools for differentiating true leprosy requiring destruction from harmless discoloration or temporary marks. The process—quarantine, observation, washing, re-observation—ensures careful, deliberate assessment. The priest's pronouncements of clean or unclean status are authoritative and binding, protecting both individuals and the community.
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What does Leviticus 13:59 mean?
This summarizes the complete law for diagnosing leprosy in garments and determining clean or unclean status.
What is the context of Leviticus 13:59?
Summary of leprosy law in garments and materials.