Leviticus 14:41
Leviticus 14:41 in Multiple Translations
And he shall have the inside of the house scraped completely and the plaster that is scraped off dumped into an unclean place outside the city.
And he shall cause the house to be scraped within round about, and they shall pour out the dust that they scrape off without the city into an unclean place:
and he shall cause the house to be scraped within round about, and they shall pour out the mortar, that they scrape off, without the city into an unclean place:
And he will have the house rubbed all over inside, and the paste which is rubbed off will be put out into an unclean place outside the town:
Then he will order all the plaster inside of the house to be scraped off and dumped in an unclean area outside the town.
Also hee shall cause to scrape the house within rounde about, and powre the dust, that they haue pared off, without the citie in an vncleane place.
and the house he doth cause to be scraped within round about, and they have poured out the clay which they have scraped off, at the outside of the city, at an unclean place;
He shall cause the inside of the house to be scraped all over. They shall pour out the mortar that they scraped off outside of the city into an unclean place.
And he shall cause the house to be scraped within on all sides, and they shall pour out the dust that they scrape off without the city into an unclean place:
And that the house be scraped on the inside round about, and the dust of the scraping be scattered without the city into an unclean place:
Then the owner must scrape all the walls inside the house, and everything that is scraped off must be thrown into a dump outside the town.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 14:41
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Leviticus 14:41 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/אֶת
הַ/בַּ֛יִת
יַקְצִ֥עַ
מִ/בַּ֖יִת
סָבִ֑יב
וְ/שָׁפְכ֗וּ
אֶת
הֶֽ/עָפָר֙
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
הִקְצ֔וּ
אֶל
מִ/ח֣וּץ
לָ/עִ֔יר
אֶל
מָק֖וֹם
טָמֵֽא
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/בַּ֛יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
יַקְצִ֥עַ
qâtsaʻ
H7106
to scrape
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
מִ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
סָבִ֑יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
וְ/שָׁפְכ֗וּ
shâphak
H8210
to pour
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הֶֽ/עָפָר֙
ʻâphâr
H6083
dust
Art | N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
הִקְצ֔וּ
qâtsâh
H7096
to cut off
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מִ/ח֣וּץ
chûwts
H2351
outside
Prep | N-ms
לָ/עִ֔יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fs
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מָק֖וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
N-ms
טָמֵֽא
ṭâmêʼ
H2931
unclean
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 14:41
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | 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.
הַ/בַּ֛יִת
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.
יַקְצִ֥עַ
qâtsaʻ
H7106
"to scrape"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To corner means to strip or scrape something, often implying a sense of segregation or isolation. In the Bible, it can also mean to create a corner or a separate space, such as in the design of the tabernacle or the temple in 1 Kings 7:34.
Definition: 1) to scrape, scrape off, cut off 1a) (Hiphil) to scrape
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: cause to scrape, corner. See also: Leviticus 14:41; Ezekiel 46:22.
מִ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | 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.
סָבִ֑יב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
וְ/שָׁפְכ֗וּ
shâphak
H8210
"to pour"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
To pour or spill something out, like blood or a liquid. In the Bible, it can mean to shed blood or to pour out one's heart in prayer or complaint. For example, in Psalm 42:4, the writer pours out his soul to God.
Definition: : pour 1) to pour, pour out, spill 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pour, pour out 1a2) to shed (blood) 1a3) to pour out (anger or heart) (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be poured out, be shed 1c) (Pual) to be poured out, be shed 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to be poured out 1d2) to pour out oneself
Usage: Occurs in 111 OT verses. KJV: cast (up), gush out, pour (out), shed(-der, out), slip. See also: Genesis 9:6; Jeremiah 6:6; Psalms 22:15.
אֶת
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.
הֶֽ/עָפָר֙
ʻâphâr
H6083
"dust"
Art | N-ms
Aphar means dust or dry earth, and is also used to describe clay, earth, or mortar. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) dry earth, dust, powder, ashes, earth, ground, mortar, rubbish 1a) dry or loose earth 1b) debris 1c) mortar 1d) ore
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: ashes, dust, earth, ground, morter, powder, rubbish. See also: Genesis 2:7; Job 28:6; Psalms 7:6.
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.
הִקְצ֔וּ
qâtsâh
H7096
"to cut off"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
In the book of Deuteronomy, this word means to cut off or destroy something. It can also mean to scrape or trim something. This word is used to describe God's judgment on disobedience.
Definition: 1) to cut off 1a) (Qal) to cut off 1b) (Piel) to cut off 1c) (Hiphil) to scrape, scrape off
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: cut off, cut short, scrape (off). See also: Leviticus 14:41; 2 Kings 10:32; Proverbs 26:6.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מִ/ח֣וּץ
chûwts
H2351
"outside"
Prep | N-ms
This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.
Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.
לָ/עִ֔יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מָק֖וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
טָמֵֽא
ṭâmêʼ
H2931
"unclean"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be unclean in a spiritual sense, often due to sin or impurity, as seen in Leviticus. It can refer to people, places, or things. The concept is key to understanding biblical purity laws.
Definition: 1) unclean, impure 1a) ethically and religiously 1b) ritually 1c) of places
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: defiled, [phrase] infamous, polluted(-tion), unclean. See also: Leviticus 5:2; Numbers 9:6; Isaiah 6:5.
Study Notes — Leviticus 14:41
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- Leviticus 14:41 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
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- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:41
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:41
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 14:41
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:41
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 14:41
- Sermons on Leviticus 14:41
Context — Signs of Home Contamination
39On the seventh day the priest is to return and inspect the house. If the mildew has spread on the walls,
40he must order that the contaminated stones be pulled out and thrown into an unclean place outside the city.
41And he shall have the inside of the house scraped completely and the plaster that is scraped off dumped into an unclean place outside the city.
42So different stones must be obtained to replace the contaminated ones, as well as additional mortar to replaster the house. 43If the mildew reappears in the house after the stones have been torn out and the house has been scraped and replastered,Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 65:4 | sitting among the graves, spending nights in secret places, eating the meat of pigs and polluted broth from their bowls. |
| 2 | Revelation 22:15 | But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. |
| 3 | Matthew 24:51 | Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. |
| 4 | 1 Timothy 1:20 | Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme. |
| 5 | Job 36:13–14 | The godless in heart harbor resentment; even when He binds them, they do not cry for help. They die in their youth, among the male shrine prostitutes. |
| 6 | Matthew 8:28 | When Jesus arrived on the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, He was met by two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way. |
Leviticus 14:41 Summary
In Leviticus 14:41, God instructs the priest to scrape the inside of the house completely to remove any remaining mildew or impurities. This process is a powerful reminder that sin can infect and spread, requiring us to take radical measures to remove it from our lives, just like the house had to be scraped and replastered. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves what areas of our lives need to be 'scraped away' and purified, and how we can cooperate with God's process of purification, as seen in (1 John 1:9) and (Philippians 2:12-13). By doing so, we can experience the freedom and joy of living in a 'clean' and holy life, as described in (Psalm 51:7) and (1 Thessalonians 4:7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the priest have to scrape the inside of the house completely in Leviticus 14:41?
The priest had to scrape the inside of the house to remove any remaining mildew or impurities, ensuring the house was completely clean and free from uncleanness, as commanded in Leviticus 14:40 and supported by the principle of purification in Numbers 19:1-10.
What happened to the plaster that was scraped off the house in Leviticus 14:41?
The plaster that was scraped off the house was dumped into an unclean place outside the city, indicating that it was considered contaminated and had to be removed from the community, much like the contaminated stones in Leviticus 14:40.
Is the process described in Leviticus 14:41 still relevant today?
While the specific process of scraping and replastering a house may not be directly applicable today, the underlying principle of removing sin and uncleanness from our lives remains relevant, as seen in 2 Corinthians 7:1 and Ephesians 5:25-27.
How does the concept of uncleanness in Leviticus 14:41 relate to our spiritual lives?
The concept of uncleanness in Leviticus 14:41 serves as a reminder that sin can infect and spread, requiring us to take radical measures to remove it, just as the house had to be scraped and replastered, as illustrated in Matthew 5:29-30 and Romans 6:12-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'mildew' areas in my life that need to be scraped away and purified?
- How can I apply the principle of removing uncleanness from my life, as described in Leviticus 14:41, to my daily walk with God?
- What are the 'contaminated stones' in my heart that need to be replaced with new, holy habits and thoughts, as seen in 2 Corinthians 10:5?
- In what ways can I cooperate with God's process of purification in my life, as described in 1 John 1:9 and Philippians 2:12-13?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:41
And he shall cause the house to be scraped within round about,.... All the walls on each side, and at each end, and every stone in them; which, though they had no appearance on them, yet should there
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:41
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 14:41
The mortar or other rubbish.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:41
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 14:41
41. Scraped — As a preventive the entire interior of the house was scraped, and the dust (R.V., “mortar”) carefully removed.
Sermons on Leviticus 14:41
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Gods Order in Christ - Part 7 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the parable of casting something into the waters and the waters being healed. They explain that throughout history, every step forward has onl |
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(Wonderful 50 Days) 05 - Peter at Gallilee by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the final 40 days of Jesus before his ascension. He emphasizes that during this time, Jesus had a great burden for missions and evangelism. J |
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Satan Must Find Nothing in Us by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding Satan's tactics and the need to be a testimony to Satan by living a life free from pride, rebellion, discontent, lying, and m |
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No Dirty Dogs Shall Ever Trample Upon That Golden Pavement by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the stark contrast between the holiness of heaven and the unholiness of sinful people, using vivid animal imagery to describe the nature of the unholy. He |
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Steering by Gods Compass by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon on love, the preacher delves into the concept of 'phileo' love, which is a friendship type of love based on emotions and personal attachment. 'Phileo' is a love that |
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Dogs Stay Dogs by Walter Wilson | Walter Wilson delivers a sermon reflecting on the portrayal of dogs in the Bible, emphasizing how they are consistently depicted in a negative light, contrasting human admiration w |
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Death Is a Change of Company by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that for a believer, death signifies a transition to a better existence, where they leave behind the company of the wicked and enter into the presence of a |