Leviticus 14:35

Leviticus 14:35 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

the owner of the house shall come and tell the priest, ‘Something like mildew has appeared in my house.’

King James Version KJV

And he that owneth the house shall come and tell the priest, saying, It seemeth to me there is as it were a plague in the house:

American Standard Version ASV

then he that owneth the house shall come and tell the priest, saying, There seemeth to me to be as it were a plague in the house.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then let the owner of the house come and say to the priest, It seems to me that there is a sort of leper's disease in the house.

Free Bible Version FBV

the owner of the house must come and tell the priest, ‘It seems my house has something like mold.’

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then he that oweth the house, shall come and tell the Priest, saying, Me thinke there is like a plague of leprosie in the house.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

then hath he whose the house [is] come in and declared to the priest, saying, As a plague hath appeared to me in the house;

World English Bible WEB

then he who owns the house shall come and tell the priest, saying, ‘There seems to me to be some sort of plague in the house.’

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And he that owneth the house shall come and tell the priest, saying, it seemeth to me there is as it were a plague in the house:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

He whose house it is, shall go and tell the priest, saying: It seemeth to me, that there is the plague of leprosy in my house,

Translation for Translators T4T

If that happens, the owner of that house must go to the priest and tell him, ‘There is something in my house that looks like mildew.’

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Leviticus 14:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/בָא֙ אֲשֶׁר ל֣/וֹ הַ/בַּ֔יִת וְ/הִגִּ֥יד לַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן לֵ/אמֹ֑ר כְּ/נֶ֕גַע נִרְאָ֥ה לִ֖/י בַּ/בָּֽיִת

וּ/בָא֙ bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Qal-3ms

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

ל֣/וֹ Prep | Suff

הַ/בַּ֔יִת bayith H1004 place Art | N-ms

וְ/הִגִּ֥יד nâgad H5046 to tell Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms

לַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן kôhên H3548 priest Prep | N-ms

לֵ/אמֹ֑ר ʼâmar H559 to say Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

כְּ/נֶ֕גַע negaʻ H5061 plague Prep | N-ms

נִרְאָ֥ה râʼâh H7200 Provider V-Niphal-Perf-3ms

לִ֖/י Prep | Suff

בַּ/בָּֽיִת bayith H1004 place Prep | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 14:35

וּ/בָא֙ bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Qal-3ms

This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.

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.

ל֣/וֹ "" Prep | Suff

הַ/בַּ֔יִת bayith H1004 "place" Art | N-ms

The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.

Definition: nm place, origin, between

Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.

וְ/הִגִּ֥יד nâgad H5046 "to tell" Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms

To tell or declare something openly, as in Genesis 3:11 where God asks Adam to tell the truth. It means to stand boldly and announce something to someone present. In Exodus 32:27, Moses tells the Levites to declare their actions to the people.

Definition: 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported

Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. See also: Genesis 3:11; 1 Samuel 14:33; 2 Kings 9:15.

לַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן kôhên H3548 "priest" Prep | 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.

לֵ/אמֹ֑ר ʼâmar H559 "to say" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

כְּ/נֶ֕גַע negaʻ H5061 "plague" Prep | 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.

נִרְאָ֥ה râʼâh H7200 "Provider" V-Niphal-Perf-3ms

The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.

Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after

Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.

לִ֖/י "" Prep | Suff

בַּ/בָּֽיִת bayith H1004 "place" Prep | N-ms

Definition: nm place, origin, between

Study Notes — Leviticus 14:35

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Context
Cross References
Leviticus 14:35 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:35
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:35
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 14:35
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:35
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:35
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 14:35
Sermons on Leviticus 14:35

Context — Signs of Home Contamination

33Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, 34“When you enter the land of Canaan, which I am giving you as your possession, and I put a contamination of mildew into a house in that land,

35the owner of the house shall come and tell the priest, ‘Something like mildew has appeared in my house.’

36The priest must order that the house be cleared before he enters it to examine the mildew, so that nothing in the house will become unclean. After this, the priest shall go in to inspect the house. 37He is to examine the house, and if the mildew on the walls consists of green or red depressions that appear to be beneath the surface of the wall,

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 91:10	no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent.
2	Deuteronomy 7:26	And you must not bring any detestable thing into your house, or you, like it, will be set apart for destruction. You are to utterly detest and abhor it, because it is set apart for destruction.
3	Zechariah 5:4	I will send it out, declares the LORD of Hosts, and it will enter the house of the thief and the house of him who swears falsely by My name. It will remain inside his house and destroy it, down to its timbers and stones.”
4	1 Samuel 3:12–14	On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I have spoken about his family, from beginning to end. I told him that I would judge his house forever for the iniquity of which he knows, because his sons blasphemed God and he did not restrain them. Therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, ‘The iniquity of Eli’s house shall never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.’”
5	Joshua 7:21	When I saw among the spoils a beautiful cloak from Shinar, two hundred shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath.”
6	1 Kings 13:34	And this was the sin of the house of Jeroboam that led to its extermination and destruction from the face of the earth.
7	Proverbs 3:33	The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous.

Leviticus 14:35 Summary

[This verse, Leviticus 14:35, is about a person who owns a house and notices something like mildew, which is a kind of fungus, growing on the walls. The owner is supposed to tell a priest, who is like a spiritual leader, about the problem so the priest can come and check it out, similar to how we are called to bring our problems to God in prayer, as seen in Psalm 55:22. This is a way of showing obedience to God's commands and seeking His guidance, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. By reporting the mildew, the owner is taking the first step towards getting the problem solved and maintaining spiritual purity, which is an important part of our relationship with God, as seen in 2 Corinthians 7:1.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the owner of the house reporting the mildew to the priest?

The owner's report to the priest is a demonstration of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Leviticus 14:35, and it allows the priest to inspect the house and determine the appropriate course of action, as instructed in Leviticus 14:36-37, similar to how we are called to bring our concerns to God in prayer, as seen in Philippians 4:6.

Why does the owner say 'something like mildew' has appeared, rather than being certain?

The owner's uncertainty, as expressed in Leviticus 14:35, may be due to a lack of expertise in identifying the contamination, and by reporting it to the priest, they are showing humility and a willingness to follow God's guidelines, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to trust in God's wisdom and guidance.

Is this verse only applicable to the Israelites in the Old Testament?

While Leviticus 14:35 is specifically addressed to the Israelites, the principle of seeking spiritual guidance and following God's commands is still relevant today, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:11, which reminds us that the Old Testament examples are written for our instruction and warning.

How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual purity?

The contamination of mildew in Leviticus 14:35 can be seen as a physical representation of the spiritual contamination of sin, and the owner's report to the priest represents our need to confess and repent of our sins, as seen in 1 John 1:9, in order to maintain spiritual purity and a right relationship with God.

Reflection Questions

What are the 'mildew' areas in my own life that I need to bring before God and seek His guidance on?
How can I demonstrate obedience to God's commands, like the owner of the house in Leviticus 14:35, in my daily life?
What are some ways I can prioritize spiritual purity and maintain a right relationship with God, as seen in the example of the Israelites in Leviticus 14?
How can I balance humility and certainty in my faith, like the owner's uncertain report of 'something like mildew' in Leviticus 14:35?

Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:35

And he that owneth the house shall come, and tell the priest,.... As soon as he observes any sign of leprosy in it, or which gives him a suspicion of it: saying, it seemeth unto me [there is] as it

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:35

When ye be come into the land of Canaan, which I give to you for a possession, and I put the plague of leprosy in a house of the land of your possession; Leprosy in a house.

Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 14:35

Leviticus 14:35 And he that owneth the house shall come and tell the priest, saying, It seemeth to me [there is] as it were a plague in the house:Ver. 35. As it were a plague.] He might not flatly say, it was the leprosy, till the priest had so pronounced it.

Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:35

(35) He that owneth the house.—As in the case of the suspicious symptoms in human beings, the suspected house is forthwith to be examined by the priest. Saying, It seemeth to me . . . —According to the authorities in the time of Christ, this prescribes the formula which the owner of the house is to use when he communicates the fact to the priest. Hence they enacted that though he be himself an expert in these matters, and know certainly that it is leprosy, he is not to say positively to the priest, “The plague has appeared in my house,” but “It seemeth to me . . . as it were,” &c, because it was the office of the priest to pronounce a positive sentence on the subject.

Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:35

Leprosy in houses (33–53) Nothing definite is known about these appearances on the walls of a house, which are here described as leprosy. It was regarded as a special visitation of God (Leviticus 14:34, ‘I put the plague’); the Jews believed that the plague was peculiar to Palestine and the chosen people, and was not found in the houses of foreigners. The owner of the house must say ‘There seemeth to me …’ (Leviticus 14:35): the decision whether the house is leprous rests with the priest. The order to empty the house before the priest comes to inspect shews that there is no fear of contagion. It has been suggested that the appearances were due to damp, or decay, or the growth of some vegetable matter. The diagnosis is similar to that for leprosy in man; the remedy is to remove the stones in which the plague is, and to scrape and plaister the house. If the plague is not stayed, the house must be pulled down. The method of purification if the house be pronounced clean is the same as that prescribed for the leper in Leviticus 14:4-7. Further regulations are found in Negâim, chs. 12, 13.

Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 14:35

35. Tell the priest — This obligation, laid upon every householder, would tend to a scrupulous care of the house and be promotive of health. It also tended to magnify the office of the priest.

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