Leviticus 13:57 kjv
And if it appear still in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin; it is a spreading plague: thou shalt burn that wherein the plague is with fire.
Leviticus 13:57 nkjv
But if it appears again in the garment, either in the warp or in the woof, or in anything made of leather, it is a spreading plague; you shall burn with fire that in which is the plague.
Leviticus 13:57 niv
But if it reappears in the fabric, in the woven or knitted material, or in the leather article, it is a spreading mold; whatever has the mold must be burned.
Leviticus 13:57 esv
Then if it appears again in the garment, in the warp or the woof, or in any article made of skin, it is spreading. You shall burn with fire whatever has the disease.
Leviticus 13:57 nlt
If the spot later reappears on the clothing, the fabric, or the leather article, the mildew is clearly spreading, and the contaminated object must be burned up.
Leviticus 13 57 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Lev 13:47-49 | "The garment also that the plague... appears to be greenish or reddish... | Initial diagnosis of plague in garments |
| Lev 13:52 | "He shall therefore burn that garment... because it is a spreading plague..." | Prior burning for clear, rapid spreading |
| Lev 14:38-40 | "If the plague be spread... then the priest shall command that they take... stones... scraped the house..." | Removal of affected materials from houses |
| Lev 14:45 | "He shall break down the house... and carry them forth out of the city..." | Demolition of houses with incurable plague |
| Num 16:35 | "And there came out a fire from the LORD, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men..." | Divine fire for judgment/destruction |
| Num 19:5 | "And one shall burn the heifer in his sight... her dung shall he burn..." | Burning for purification ritual (red heifer) |
| Deut 13:16 | "And thou shalt gather all the spoil of it... burn with fire the city..." | Burning for complete destruction of idolatry |
| Deut 7:25 | "The graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire..." | Burning of idols, radical separation |
| Josh 7:15, 25 | "him that is taken with the accursed thing, he shall be burnt with fire..." | Achan and cursed items burnt for defilement |
| Isa 6:6-7 | "Then flew one of the seraphims... took a live coal... laid it upon my mouth..." | Fire as an instrument of cleansing |
| Isa 33:14 | "...Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?" | God's holiness as a consuming fire |
| Mal 3:2-3 | "...He is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap... purify the sons of Levi..." | Fire for refining and purification |
| Mal 4:1 | "For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven..." | Future judgment by fire |
| Matt 3:10 | "...every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire." | Destruction of unfruitful things by fire |
| Matt 5:29-30 | "If thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out... it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish..." | Radical self-severance from causes of sin |
| Matt 13:40-42 | "As therefore the tares are gathered... so shall it be in the end of this world... cast them into a furnace of fire..." | Destruction of evil in final judgment |
| Heb 6:8 | "But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected... whose end is to be burned." | Worthless things (unfruitful land) burned |
| Heb 12:29 | "For our God is a consuming fire." | God's nature, requiring holiness |
| 1 Cor 3:13 | "Every man's work shall be made manifest... and the fire shall try every man's work..." | Works tested and purified by fire |
| 2 Pet 3:10 | "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief... the elements shall melt with fervent heat..." | Earth and works burned at final judgment |
| Rev 20:10 | "...and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever." | Lake of fire as ultimate judgment |
Leviticus 13 verses
Leviticus 13 57 Meaning
Leviticus 13:57 declares that if a leprous mark (tzara'at) on a garment, whether woven from linen/wool (warp/woof) or made of skin, persists or spreads even after initial cleaning attempts, it signifies an incurable and deeply ingrained defilement. In such cases, the only prescribed solution is the complete destruction of the infected item by fire, to eliminate the spreading impurity and prevent any further contamination within the community.
Leviticus 13 57 Context
Leviticus Chapter 13 comprehensively details the laws concerning tzara'at, a serious skin affliction or type of invasive mildew/fungus, not limited to what is known today as Hansen's disease (leprosy). The chapter outlines the process for diagnosing and handling cases involving humans, garments (like the one in this verse), and even houses in chapter 14. This specific verse (13:57) concludes the segment on garments, stipulating the final, severe action when a previous examination (after washing/quarantine as per verses 50-56) confirms the defilement has persisted or spread. The meticulous regulations underscore the divine emphasis on purity within the community of Israel, signifying a separation from defilement that was crucial for maintaining a holy relationship with God. These laws served not only a hygienic purpose in an ancient society but primarily carried deep symbolic weight regarding sin, uncleanness, and the holiness of God.
Leviticus 13 57 Word analysis
- And if it appears still (וְאִם יֵרָאֶה עוֹד - v'im yir'eh 'od): "Yir'eh" comes from the root ra'ah, meaning 'to see' or 'to appear'. "Od" means 'still' or 'again'. This phrase signifies that after an initial period of isolation and cleansing, the affliction is visibly present again or has remained, indicating its stubborn nature.
- in the garment (בַּבֶּגֶד - baba'ged): Refers to clothing, typically woven of linen or wool, or items made of leather. This highlights that common, essential daily items could be defiled.
- either in the warp, or in the woof (בִּשְׁתִי אֹו בְּעֵרֶב - bəšəṯî ô bəʿēreḇ): These are specific technical terms for the longitudinal (warp) and transverse (woof) threads of a woven fabric. This detail indicates that the "plague" or defilement is not superficial but deeply integrated into the very structure of the material, corrupting its core.
- or in any thing of skin (אוֹ בְכָל-כְּלִי-עוֹר - ô bəḵol-klî-'ôr): "Klî-'ôr" refers to any item or utensil made of leather (e.g., bags, saddles, vessels). This expands the scope of the law, showing that different materials can also harbor this pervasive defilement.
- it is a spreading plague (נֶגַע צָרַעַת מַמְאֶרֶת הִיא - neḡaʿ ṣāraʿat mamʾeret hî):
- "negaʿ" (נֶגַע): A generic term for a stroke, plague, or mark; it refers to the visible affliction.
- "ṣāraʿat" (צָרַעַת): Though commonly translated "leprosy," when applied to objects, it signifies an aggressive, spreading deterioration, like mold or fungus, causing deep damage to the material.
- "mamʾeret" (מַמְאֶרֶת): From the root ma'ar, meaning to 'be bitter,' 'spread,' or 'be malignant.' It emphasizes the progressive, worsening nature of the affliction, implying incurability by ordinary means.
- thou shalt burn that wherein the plague is with fire (בָּאֵשׁ תִּשְׂרְפֶנּוּ - ba'esh tis'rpennu): "Śārap" (שָׂרַף) means 'to burn completely' or 'incinerate'. This is the prescribed, radical act of destruction.
- "thou shalt burn": The command is directed at the priest, emphasizing his role as God's arbiter of purity.
- "with fire": Fire serves as the ultimate purifier and destroyer, signifying total eradication. It removes all traces and prevents any further spread. This points to the absolute nature of dealing with deep-seated defilement, leaving no room for partial measures.