Leviticus 13:48

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

any weave or knit of linen or wool, or any article of leather—

American Standard Version (1901)

whether it be in warp, or woof; of linen, or of woollen; whether in a skin, or in anything made of skin;

Bible in Basic English

If it is in the threads of the linen or of the wool, or in leather, or in anything made of skin;

Douay-Rheims 1899

In the warp, and the woof, or a skin. or whatsoever is made of a skin,

Free Bible Version

anything woven or knitted made from linen or wool, or anything made of leather:

Geneva Bible 1599

Whether it bee in the warpe or in ye woofe of linen or of wollen, either in a skin, or in any thing made of skin,

King James (Authorized) Version

Whether it be in the warp, or woof; of linen, or of woollen; whether in a skin, or in any thing made of skin;

One Unity Resource Bible

whether it is in linen, or in wool; whether in a skin, or in anything made of skin;

Unlocked Literal Bible

or anything woven or knitted from wool or linen, or leather or anything made with leather—

Noah Webster Bible

Whether in the warp, or woof, of linen, or of woolen: whether in a skin, or in any thing made of skin:

World English Bible

whether it is in warp or woof; of linen or of wool; whether in a leather, or in anything made of leather;

Young's Literal Translation

or in the warp, or in the woof, of linen or of wool, or in a skin, or in any work of skin,

Context

Laws about Mildew

⁴⁷If any fabric is contaminated with mildew —any wool or linen garment,⁴⁸any weave or knit of linen or wool, or any article of leather—⁴⁹and if the mark in the fabric, leather, weave, knit, or leather article is green or red, then it is contaminated with mildew and must be shown to the priest.

Summary

Leviticus 13:48 discusses the diagnosis of a skin disease known as leprosy in clothing or fabric. If a fabric is found to have a spreading mildew or mold, it is considered unclean and must be shown to the priest for inspection. This verse highlights the meticulous care and attention to detail that the Israelites were instructed to have in identifying and addressing impurities, emphasizing the importance of maintaining cleanliness and purity in all aspects of life as a reflection of their holiness before God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the priest shall look upon the plague,.... The green or red spot in the garment, &c. and shut up it that hath the plague seven days; the woollen or linen garment, the warp or the woof, or skins, and those things that were made of them.