Leviticus 14:43 Meaning and Explanation
“And if the plague come again, and break out in the house, after that he hath taken away the stones, and after he hath scraped the house, and after it is plaistered;”
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Read Full Chapter →If the plague breaks out again after removal, scraping, and replastering, it is a persistent, malignant plague; the house remains unclean.
The Context of Leviticus 14:43
Recurrence proves the plague is systemic and beyond partial repair.
What Does Leviticus 14:43 Mean?
The return of the plague despite all measures meant the decay ran deep—perhaps in the foundation, timbers, or earth beneath. A 'fretting leprosy' (nega tzaru'at, aggressive plague) could not be controlled by local removal.
At this point, restoration was no longer possible. The house had become fundamentally unclean, and partial measures would not save it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 14:43
What does Leviticus 14:43 mean?
If the plague breaks out again after removal, scraping, and replastering, it is a persistent, malignant plague; the house remains unclean.
What is the context of Leviticus 14:43?
Recurrence proves the plague is systemic and beyond partial repair.