Leviticus 13:58
Leviticus 13:58 in Multiple Translations
If the mildew disappears from the fabric, weave, or knit, or any leather article after washing, then it is to be washed again, and it will be clean.
And the garment, either warp, or woof, or whatsoever thing of skin it be, which thou shalt wash, if the plague be departed from them, then it shall be washed the second time, and shall be clean.
And the garment, either the warp, or the woof, or whatsoever thing of skin it be, which thou shalt wash, if the plague be departed from them, then it shall be washed the second time, and shall be clean.
And the material of the clothing, or anything of skin, which has been washed, if the mark has gone out of it, let it be washed a second time and it will be clean.
If the mold disappears after washing, then have it washed again, and it will be clean.
If thou hast washed ye garment or ye warpe, or ye woofe, or whatsouer thing of skin it be, if the plague be departed therefrom, then shall it be washed the second time, and be cleane.
'And the garment, or the warp, or the woof, or any vessel of skin which thou dost wash when the plague hath turned aside from them, then it hath been washed a second time, and hath been clean.
The garment, either the warp, or the woof, or whatever thing of skin it is, which you shall wash, if the plague has departed from them, then it shall be washed the second time, and it will be clean.”
And the garment, either warp, or woof, or whatever thing of skin it is , which thou shalt wash, if the plague hath departed from them, then it shall be washed the second time, and shall be clean.
If it cease, he shall wash with water the parts that are pure, the second time, and they shall be clean.
But after the clothing is washed and the mildew disappears, it must be washed again, and then it can be worn again.
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Leviticus 13:58 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַ/בֶּ֡גֶד
אֽוֹ
הַ/שְּׁתִ֨י
אוֹ
הָ/עֵ֜רֶב
אֽוֹ
כָל
כְּלִ֤י
הָ/עוֹר֙
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
תְּכַבֵּ֔ס
וְ/סָ֥ר
מֵ/הֶ֖ם
הַ/נָּ֑גַע
וְ/כֻבַּ֥ס
שֵׁנִ֖ית
וְ/טָהֵֽר
וְ/הַ/בֶּ֡גֶד
beged
H899
treachery
Conj | Art | N-ms
אֽוֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
הַ/שְּׁתִ֨י
shᵉthîy
H8359
warp
Art | N-ms
אוֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
הָ/עֵ֜רֶב
ʻêreb
H6154
racial-mix
Art | N-ms
אֽוֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
כָל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
כְּלִ֤י
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-ms
הָ/עוֹר֙
ʻôwr
H5785
skin
Art | N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
תְּכַבֵּ֔ס
kâbaç
H3526
to wash
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
וְ/סָ֥ר
çûwr
H5493
to turn aside
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
מֵ/הֶ֖ם
Prep | Suff
הַ/נָּ֑גַע
negaʻ
H5061
plague
Art | N-ms
וְ/כֻבַּ֥ס
kâbaç
H3526
to wash
Conj | V-Pual-3ms
שֵׁנִ֖ית
shênîy
H8145
second
Adj
וְ/טָהֵֽר
ṭâhêr
H2891
be pure
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 13:58
וְ/הַ/בֶּ֡גֶד
beged
H899
"treachery"
Conj | Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to clothing or a covering, like a garment or robe. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus, describing what people wore. The word is often translated as 'apparel' or 'raiment'.
Definition: treachery, deceit
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. See also: Genesis 24:53; Judges 17:10; Psalms 22:19.
אֽוֹ
ʼôw
H176
"or"
Conj
Desire can also mean or, and, or if, showing a choice between options, as seen in Proverbs 31:4. It is used to express alternatives or possibilities.
Definition: 1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then
Usage: Occurs in 218 OT verses. KJV: also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. See also: Genesis 24:49; Leviticus 25:49; Proverbs 30:31.
הַ/שְּׁתִ֨י
shᵉthîy
H8359
"warp"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for the warp in weaving, referring to the foundation threads that form the base of a fabric. It is used to describe the underlying structure of a woven material. This term appears in various biblical contexts.
Definition: warp, woven material
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: warp. See also: Leviticus 13:48; Leviticus 13:53; Leviticus 13:59.
אוֹ
ʼôw
H176
"or"
Conj
Desire can also mean or, and, or if, showing a choice between options, as seen in Proverbs 31:4. It is used to express alternatives or possibilities.
Definition: 1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then
Usage: Occurs in 218 OT verses. KJV: also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. See also: Genesis 24:49; Leviticus 25:49; Proverbs 30:31.
הָ/עֵ֜רֶב
ʻêreb
H6154
"racial-mix"
Art | N-ms
This word describes a mixture of people or things, like the diverse crowd that gathered to hear Jesus in the book of Matthew. It can also refer to a woven fabric, like the one described in Exodus. The word is used to describe a multicultural society.
Definition: mixture, mixed people, mixed company § 1) woof 1a) as mixed, interwoven 1b) knitted material
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Arabia, mingled people, mixed (multitude), woof. See also: Exodus 12:38; Leviticus 13:57; Jeremiah 25:20.
אֽוֹ
ʼôw
H176
"or"
Conj
Desire can also mean or, and, or if, showing a choice between options, as seen in Proverbs 31:4. It is used to express alternatives or possibilities.
Definition: 1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then
Usage: Occurs in 218 OT verses. KJV: also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. See also: Genesis 24:49; Leviticus 25:49; Proverbs 30:31.
כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
כְּלִ֤י
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
הָ/עוֹר֙
ʻôwr
H5785
"skin"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means skin, like human skin or animal hide, and is used in the Bible to describe leather. It appears in Exodus 25:5 to describe the materials used to build the tabernacle. The word is also used in Genesis 3:21 to describe the clothing God made for Adam and Eve.
Definition: 1) skin, hide 1a) skin (of men) 1b) hide (of animals)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: hide, leather, skin. See also: Genesis 3:21; Leviticus 13:35; Jeremiah 13:23.
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
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.
תְּכַבֵּ֔ס
kâbaç
H3526
"to wash"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
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.
וְ/סָ֥ר
çûwr
H5493
"to turn aside"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
To turn aside or remove is the meaning of this verb, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It can mean to depart, avoid, or put something away, and is often used in the context of turning away from sin or wrongdoing, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders in the Old Testament.
Definition: : remove 1) to turn aside, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto 1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid 1a3) to be removed 1a4) to come to an end 1b) (Polel) to turn aside 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose 1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish 1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. See also: Genesis 8:13; 2 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 6:9.
מֵ/הֶ֖ם
""
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/כֻבַּ֥ס
kâbaç
H3526
"to wash"
Conj | V-Pual-3ms
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.
שֵׁנִ֖ית
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.
וְ/טָהֵֽר
ṭâhêr
H2891
"be pure"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be pure, either physically, morally, or ceremonially. It appears in Leviticus for purification rituals and in Psalm 51 where David asks God to purify his heart. This concept is central to Jewish and Christian ideas of cleanliness and holiness.
Definition: 1) to be clean, be pure 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be clean (physically-of disease) 1a2) to be clean ceremonially 1a3) to purify, be clean morally, made clean 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to cleanse, purify 1b1a) physically 1b1b) ceremonially 1b1c) morally 1b2) to pronounce clean 1b3) to perform the ceremony of cleansing 1c) (Pual) to be cleansed, be pronounced clean 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to purify oneself 1d1a) ceremonially 1d1b) morally 1d2) to present oneself for purification
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: be (make, make self, pronounce) clean, cleanse (self), purge, purify(-ier, self). See also: Genesis 35:2; Numbers 19:12; Psalms 51:4.
Study Notes — Leviticus 13:58
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- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:58
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:58
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:58
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 13:58
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:58
- Sermons on Leviticus 13:58
Context — Laws about Mildew
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.
57But if it reappears in the fabric, weave, or knit, or on any leather article, it is spreading. You must burn the contaminated article.
58If the mildew disappears from the fabric, weave, or knit, or any leather article after washing, then it is to be washed again, and it will be clean.
59This is the law concerning a mildew contamination in wool or linen fabric, weave, or knit, or any leather article, for pronouncing it clean or unclean.”Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Kings 5:14 | So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean. |
| 2 | Revelation 1:5 | and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, |
| 3 | Psalms 51:2 | Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 7:1 | Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 5:10 | Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” |
| 6 | 2 Corinthians 12:8 | Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. |
| 7 | Hebrews 9:10 | They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform. |
Leviticus 13:58 Summary
This verse, Leviticus 13:58, is talking about how to make something clean that has been contaminated with mildew. If the mildew disappears after washing, the item needs to be washed again to make sure it's completely clean. This is similar to how God cleanses us from our sins when we repent and turn to Him (as seen in Psalm 51:7). Just as the item needs to be washed again to be clean, we need to allow God to continually cleanse and restore us in our spiritual walk, as described in 1 John 1:9, where God is faithful to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the mildew disappears from the fabric after washing?
According to Leviticus 13:58, if the mildew disappears from the fabric, weave, or knit, or any leather article after washing, then it is to be washed again, and it will be clean, as stated in the verse.
Is it necessary to wash the item again after the mildew has disappeared?
Yes, as Leviticus 13:58 instructs, the item must be washed again after the mildew has disappeared in order for it to be considered clean, similar to the washing and cleansing rituals described in Exodus 19:10 and Leviticus 11:25.
What is the purpose of washing the item again?
The purpose of washing the item again is to ensure that it is completely clean and free from any remaining mildew or contamination, as emphasized in Leviticus 13:58 and supported by the hygiene principles in Deuteronomy 23:11.
How does this verse relate to spiritual cleansing?
This verse can be seen as a physical illustration of the spiritual cleansing that occurs when we repent and turn to God, as described in Psalm 51:7 and Ezekiel 36:25, where God cleanses us from our sins and makes us clean.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to allow God to 'wash' and cleanse me?
- How can I apply the principle of thorough cleansing, as described in this verse, to my own spiritual walk?
- What are some 'mildew' spots in my heart that I need to ask God to remove?
- How can I trust in God's power to cleanse and restore me, just as the item in this verse is cleansed and restored after washing?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:58
And the garment, either warp or woof, or whatsoever thing of skin [it be], which thou shalt wash,.... After it had been shut up seven days, and viewed by the priest again: if the plague be departed
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:58
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 13:58
(58) And the garment . . . —According to Leviticus 13:54; Leviticus 13:56, the suspicious symptoms often disappeared after the stuffs had been washed and put in quarantine for a week, thus showing that it was not real leprosy. But though non-leprous, the garments had to be washed a second time before they could be pronounced fit for use.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 13:58
Verse 58. It shall be washed the second time] According to the Jews the first washing was to put away the plague, the second to cleanse it. BOTH among Jews and Gentiles the leprosy has been considered as a most expressive emblem of sin, the properties and circumstances of the one pointing out those of the other. The similitude or parallel has been usually run in the following manner: - 1. The leprosy began with a spot, a simple hidden infection being the cause. 2. This spot was very conspicuous, and argued the source whence it proceeded. 3. It was of a diffusive nature, soon spreading over the whole body. 4. It communicated its infectious nature, not only to the whole of the person's body, but also to his clothes and habitation. 5. It rendered the infected person loathsome, unfit for and dangerous to society because of its infectious nature. 6. The person infected was obliged to be separated from society, both religious and civil; to dwell by himself without the camp or city, and hold commerce with none. 7.
He was obliged to proclaim his own uncleanness, publicly acknowledge his defilement, and, sensible of his plague, continue humbled and abased before God and man. How expressive all these are of the nature of sin and the state of a sinner, a spiritual mind will at once perceive. 1. The original infection or corruption of nature is the grand hidden cause, source, and spring of all transgression. 2. Iniquity is a seed that has its growth, gradual increase, and perfection. As the various powers of the mind are developed, so it diffuses itself, infecting every passion and appetite through their whole extent and operation. 3. As it spreads in the mind, so it diffuses itself through the life; every action partaking of its influence, till the whole conduct becomes a tissue of transgression, because every imagination of the thoughts of a sinner's heart is only evil continually, Gen. vi. This is the natural state of man. 4. As a sinner is infected, so is he infectious; by his precept and example he spreads the infernal contagion wherever he goes; joining with the multitude to do evil, strengthening and being strengthened in the ways of sin and death, and becoming especially a snare and a curse to his own household. 5. That a sinner is abominable in the sight of God and of all good men, that he is unfit for the society of the righteous, and that he cannot, as such, be admitted into the kingdom of God, needs no proof. 6. It is owing to the universality of the evil that sinners are not expelled from society as the most dangerous of all monsters, and obliged to live without having any commerce with their fellow creatures.
Ten lepers could associate together, because partaking of the same infection: and civil society is generally maintained, because composed of a leprous community. 7.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:58
58. The garment which after washing (Leviticus 13:54) shews no further sign of the plague, is to be washed again, and then declared clean.
Sermons on Leviticus 13:58
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The Little Maid by Carl Armerding | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience from their childhood, highlighting the importance of having evidence and personal encounters with God. They talk about grow |
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Elijah and Elisha 08 ~ Keswick Conference 1970 by Harold Wildish | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the story of Naaman the leper from 2 Kings Chapter 5. He emphasizes the importance of each step in Naaman's journey towards healin |
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The Swelling of Jordan by J. Wilbur Chapman | J. Wilbur Chapman preaches on the significance of the river Jordan in the Bible, symbolizing experiences that stand between us and our future. He emphasizes the importance of fulfi |
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Like Unto the Flesh of a Little Child. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the beauty and purity of a child's flesh, contrasting it with the leprous state of our souls. He emphasizes that through Jesus, we can experience not just fo |
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Our Daily Homily - 2 Kings by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the call to live as true 'men of God,' reflecting God's holiness and grace in our lives, as exemplified by Elijah and Elisha. He urges believers to be filled |
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Have Faith in God by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan emphasizes that true faith in God is simple and powerful, contrasting it with complex, reasoned faith that leads to confusion and disappointment. He warns against the |
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The Missing Puzzle by Ray Comfort | Ray Comfort preaches about the importance of seeing the whole picture before making judgments, using examples like a hot plate, a woman named 'Banana' in honor of her late brother, |