Leviticus 14:48 Meaning and Explanation
“And if the priest shall come in, and look upon it, and, behold, the plague hath not spread in the house, after the house was plaistered: then the priest shall pronounce the house clean, because the plague is healed.”
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Read Full Chapter →If on inspection the plague has not spread and the house appears healed, the priest declares it clean.
The Context of Leviticus 14:48
Healing and restoration are possible for a house where the plague arrested itself or was successfully removed.
What Does Leviticus 14:48 Mean?
No spread after replastering meant the plague was contained or gone. The new materials and sealed surfaces had halted the decay. The house was safe to inhabit again.
The priest's declaration—'the plague is healed'—used the same language as for personal leprosy. The house, like a person, could be pronounced clean when the affliction was genuinely gone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 14:48
What does Leviticus 14:48 mean?
If on inspection the plague has not spread and the house appears healed, the priest declares it clean.
What is the context of Leviticus 14:48?
Healing and restoration are possible for a house where the plague arrested itself or was successfully removed.