Leviticus 14:37 Meaning and Explanation
“And he shall look on the plague, and, behold, if the plague be in the walls of the house with hollow strakes, greenish or reddish, which in sight are lower than the wall;”
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Read Full Chapter →The priest looks at the mark; if it appears as greenish or reddish indentations in the walls, deeper than the surface, it is confirmed as plague.
The Context of Leviticus 14:37
The visual criteria determine whether house-leprosy is present.
What Does Leviticus 14:37 Mean?
The description—hollow streaks, discoloration, deeper than the surrounding wall—suggests fungal decay or mold eating into the stone or brick. Greenish tones indicated one form of decay; reddish indicated another. The hollow aspect showed that the decay had penetrated, not merely stained the surface.
The priest's visual examination was the diagnostic test. If these marks were present, the house was judged unclean and required isolation and treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 14:37
What does Leviticus 14:37 mean?
The priest looks at the mark; if it appears as greenish or reddish indentations in the walls, deeper than the surface, it is confirmed as plague.
What is the context of Leviticus 14:37?
The visual criteria determine whether house-leprosy is present.