Leviticus 13:54
Leviticus 13:54 in Multiple Translations
the priest is to order the contaminated article to be washed and isolated for another seven days.
Then the priest shall command that they wash the thing wherein the plague is, and he shall shut it up seven days more:
then the priest shall command that they wash the thing wherein the plague is, and he shall shut it up seven days more:
Then the priest will give orders for the thing on which the mark is, to be washed, and to be shut up for seven days more:
then the priest shall order that the affected item be washed and placed in isolation for another seven days.
Then the Priest shall commaund them to wash the thing wherein the plague is, and he shall shut it vp seuen dayes more.
then hath the priest commanded, and they have washed that in which the plague [is], and he hath shut it up a second seven days.
then the priest shall command that they wash the thing that the plague is in, and he shall isolate it seven more days.
Then the priest shall command that they wash the thing in which the plague is , and he shall shut it up seven days more:
He shall give orders, and they shall wash that part wherein the leprosy is, and he shall shut it up other seven days.
he will tell the person who owns it to wash it. Then he must put it in a separate place for another seven days.
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Leviticus 13:54 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/צִוָּה֙
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
וְ/כִ֨בְּס֔וּ
אֵ֥ת
אֲשֶׁר
בּ֖/וֹ
הַ/נָּ֑גַע
וְ/הִסְגִּיר֥/וֹ
שִׁבְעַת
יָמִ֖ים
שֵׁנִֽית
וְ/צִוָּה֙
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
וְ/כִ֨בְּס֔וּ
kâbaç
H3526
to wash
Conj | V-Piel-3cp
אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
בּ֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
הַ/נָּ֑גַע
negaʻ
H5061
plague
Art | N-ms
וְ/הִסְגִּיר֥/וֹ
çâgar
H5462
to shut
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms | Suff
שִׁבְעַת
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
יָמִ֖ים
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
שֵׁנִֽית
shênîy
H8145
second
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 13:54
וְ/צִוָּה֙
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
וְ/כִ֨בְּס֔וּ
kâbaç
H3526
"to wash"
Conj | V-Piel-3cp
To wash means to clean something, often by trampling or stamping on it with the feet, as seen in the process of washing clothes.
Definition: 1) to wash (by treading), be washed, perform the work of a fuller 1a) (Qal) washer, fuller, treader (participle) 1b) (Piel) to wash (garments, person) 1c) (Pual) to be washed 1d) (Hothpael) to be washed out
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: fuller, wash(-ing). See also: Genesis 49:11; Leviticus 15:21; Psalms 51:4.
אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
בּ֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
הַ/נָּ֑גַע
negaʻ
H5061
"plague"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to a plague or disease, like leprosy. It is used in Leviticus to describe the effects of sin and in Deuteronomy to warn against disobedience. The word can also mean a wound or a spot.
Definition: 1) stroke, plague, disease, mark, plague spot 1a) stroke, wound 1b) stroke (metaphorical of disease) 1c) mark (of leprosy)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: plague, sore, stricken, stripe, stroke, wound. See also: Genesis 12:17; Leviticus 13:55; Psalms 38:12.
וְ/הִסְגִּיר֥/וֹ
çâgar
H5462
"to shut"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms | Suff
To shut means to close something, like a door or a container. In the Bible, this word is used to describe surrendering or giving something up, like in the book of Ezra where the Israelites shut themselves in to pray.
Definition: 1) to shut, close 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shut 1a2) to close, close up 1a3) closed up, closely joined, shut up 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be shut up 1b2) to be shut or closed 1c) (Piel) to shut up, deliver up 1d) (Pual) to be shut up 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to deliver up 1e2) to shut up, imprison 2) pure gold Aramaic equivalent: se.gar (סְגַר "to shut" H5463)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: close up, deliver (up), give over (up), inclose, [idiom] pure, repair, shut (in, self, out, up, up together), stop, [idiom] straitly. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Kings 11:27; Psalms 17:10.
שִׁבְעַת
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
יָמִ֖ים
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
שֵׁנִֽית
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
Study Notes — Leviticus 13:54
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Context — Laws about Mildew
52He is to burn the fabric, weave, or knit, whether the contaminated item is wool or linen or leather. Since the mildew is harmful, the article must be burned up.
53But when the priest reexamines it, if the mildew has not spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather article,
54the priest is to order the contaminated article to be washed and isolated for another seven days.
55After it has been washed, the priest is to reexamine it, and if the mildewed article has not changed in appearance, it is unclean. Even though the mildew has not spread, you must burn it, whether the rot is on the front or back. 56If the priest examines it and the mildew has faded after it has been washed, he must cut the contaminated section out of the fabric, leather, weave, or knit.Leviticus 13:54 Summary
In Leviticus 13:54, the priest is telling the people to wash and set aside the contaminated article for another seven days to make sure it's completely clean. This process can teach us about the importance of patience and trust in our spiritual journeys, as we wait on God to work in our lives, just like the Israelites waited for the Sabbath day in Exodus 20:11. Just as the contaminated article needs to be washed and isolated, we need to allow God to cleanse us from our sins and purify our hearts, as seen in 1 John 1:9 and Psalm 51:7. By trusting in God's process, we can be made whole and clean, and live a life that honors Him, as encouraged in Romans 12:1-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the priest order the contaminated article to be washed and isolated for another seven days in Leviticus 13:54?
The priest orders the contaminated article to be washed and isolated for another seven days to ensure that the mildew has been completely removed, as instructed in Leviticus 13:54, and to follow the process outlined in Leviticus 13:52-53, which may involve burning the article if the mildew is harmful.
What happens if the mildew has not spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather article after the first examination?
If the mildew has not spread, the priest will order the contaminated article to be washed and isolated for another seven days, as stated in Leviticus 13:54, and then reexamine it after the washing, as seen in Leviticus 13:55.
How does this process of purification relate to our spiritual lives as believers in Jesus Christ?
Just as the contaminated article must be washed and isolated to remove the mildew, we as believers must confess and repent of our sins to be cleansed and purified by God, as seen in 1 John 1:9 and Psalm 51:7, and this process can be a time of spiritual reflection and growth, similar to the concept of sanctification in 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7.
What is the significance of the seven-day period in the purification process?
The seven-day period in Leviticus 13:54 may symbolize completion or perfection, as seen in other biblical contexts such as Genesis 2:2-3, where God rested on the seventh day, and Exodus 20:11, where the Israelites were commanded to remember the Sabbath day, and this can teach us about the importance of patience, trust, and obedience in our spiritual journeys, as encouraged in Psalm 37:7 and Isaiah 40:31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas of my life where I need to allow God to 'wash and isolate' me for a season, so I can be purified and made whole, just like the process in Leviticus 13:54?
- How can I apply the principle of patience and trust, as seen in the seven-day waiting period, to my own spiritual journey and struggles, and what role does faith play in this process, as seen in Hebrews 11:1-3?
- In what ways can I reflect on my own 'mildew' or sinful tendencies, and what steps can I take to 'wash and isolate' them, with the help of God's Word and the Holy Spirit, as guided by 2 Corinthians 7:1 and 1 Peter 1:15-16?
- How does the process of purification in Leviticus 13:54 relate to the concept of sanctification in the New Testament, and what are the implications for my own walk with God, as seen in Romans 6:22 and 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:54
Then the priest shall command that they wash [the thing] wherein the plague [is],.... The priest did not wash it himself, but ordered others to do it; and this was either the part in which the plague
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:54
The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it be a woollen garment, or a linen garment; The garment ... that the ... leprosy is in.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:54
(53, 54) And if the priest shall look.—If, however, after a week’s quarantine, the priest on examination finds that the disease has not spread, he must order the affected garments to be washed, and shut them up for another week, when it will be seen whether the colour has changed, and the distemper has disappeared or not.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 13:54
Verse 54. He shall shut it up seven days more] To give time for the spreading of the contagion, if it did exist there; that there might be the most unequivocal marks and proofs that the garment was or was not infected.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:54
Leprosy in garments (47–59) The nature of these spots in clothing is not clear. It is generally supposed that they are caused by mildew or moth (see Art. Leprosy, HDB.); another suggestion is that the clothing had been worn by a leprous person, but this is not stated in the text. The materials of the garments are either wool, linen, or skin.