Leviticus 13:52

Authorized King James Version

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He shall therefore burn that garment, whether warp or woof, in woollen or in linen, or any thing of skin, wherein the plague is: for it is a fretting leprosy; it shall be burnt in the fire.

Original Language Analysis

תִּשָּׂרֵֽף׃ He shall therefore burn H8313
תִּשָּׂרֵֽף׃ He shall therefore burn
Strong's: H8313
Word #: 1 of 27
to be (causatively, set) on fire
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 2 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַבֶּ֜גֶד that garment H899
הַבֶּ֜גֶד that garment
Strong's: H899
Word #: 3 of 27
a covering, i.e., clothing
א֥וֹ H176
א֥וֹ
Strong's: H176
Word #: 4 of 27
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
אֶֽת H853
אֶֽת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 5 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַשְּׁתִ֣י׀ whether warp H8359
הַשְּׁתִ֣י׀ whether warp
Strong's: H8359
Word #: 6 of 27
a fixture, i.e., the warp in weaving
א֣וֹ H176
א֣וֹ
Strong's: H176
Word #: 7 of 27
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 8 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָעֵ֗רֶב or woof H6154
הָעֵ֗רֶב or woof
Strong's: H6154
Word #: 9 of 27
the web (or transverse threads of cloth); also a mixture, (or mongrel race)
בַּצֶּ֙מֶר֙ in woollen H6785
בַּצֶּ֙מֶר֙ in woollen
Strong's: H6785
Word #: 10 of 27
wool
א֣וֹ H176
א֣וֹ
Strong's: H176
Word #: 11 of 27
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
בַפִּשְׁתִּ֔ים or in linen H6593
בַפִּשְׁתִּ֔ים or in linen
Strong's: H6593
Word #: 12 of 27
linen (i.e., the thread, as carded)
א֚וֹ H176
א֚וֹ
Strong's: H176
Word #: 13 of 27
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 14 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 15 of 27
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
כְּלִ֣י or any thing H3627
כְּלִ֣י or any thing
Strong's: H3627
Word #: 16 of 27
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
הָע֔וֹר of skin H5785
הָע֔וֹר of skin
Strong's: H5785
Word #: 17 of 27
skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather
אֲשֶׁר H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 18 of 27
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יִֽהְיֶ֥ה H1961
יִֽהְיֶ֥ה
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 19 of 27
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
ב֖וֹ H0
ב֖וֹ
Strong's: H0
Word #: 20 of 27
הַנָּ֑גַע wherein the plague H5061
הַנָּ֑גַע wherein the plague
Strong's: H5061
Word #: 21 of 27
a blow (figuratively, infliction); also (by implication) a spot (concretely, a leprous person or dress)
כִּֽי H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 22 of 27
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
צָרַ֤עַת leprosy H6883
צָרַ֤עַת leprosy
Strong's: H6883
Word #: 23 of 27
leprosy
מַמְאֶ֙רֶת֙ is for it is a fretting H3992
מַמְאֶ֙רֶת֙ is for it is a fretting
Strong's: H3992
Word #: 24 of 27
to be bitter or (causatively) to embitter, i.e., be painful
הִ֔וא H1931
הִ֔וא
Strong's: H1931
Word #: 25 of 27
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
בָּאֵ֖שׁ in the fire H784
בָּאֵ֖שׁ in the fire
Strong's: H784
Word #: 26 of 27
fire (literally or figuratively)
תִּשָּׂרֵֽף׃ He shall therefore burn H8313
תִּשָּׂרֵֽף׃ He shall therefore burn
Strong's: H8313
Word #: 27 of 27
to be (causatively, set) on fire

Analysis & Commentary

He shall therefore burn that garment, whether warp or woof, in woollen or in linen, or any thing of skin, wherein the plague is: for it is a fretting leprosy; it shall be burnt in the fire.

This verse falls within the section on Diagnosing Skin Diseases. Detailed procedures for priests to diagnose skin diseases (צָרַעַת, tzaraat), often translated 'leprosy' but covering various conditions.


The New Testament reveals that Christ's sacrifice accomplishes what the Levitical system could only symbolize—complete forgiveness and restoration of relationship with God.

Historical Context

Detailed procedures for priests to diagnose skin diseases (צָרַעַת, tzaraat), often translated 'leprosy' but covering various conditions. Chapters 11-15 address ritual purity, teaching Israel to distinguish clean from unclean. These laws served multiple purposes: promoting health, teaching spiritual lessons about sin's defilement, and separating Israel from pagan practices. Archaeological evidence shows Canaanite worship involved practices Israel's laws explicitly prohibited. Israel received these laws while encamped at Sinai, before entering Canaan. The laws prepared them for life in the promised land, distinguishing them from Canaanite practices and establishing their identity as God's holy nation. The portable tabernacle, central to Levitical worship, accompanied them through wilderness wanderings and eventually found permanent form in Solomon's temple. Ancient sacrificial texts from cultures surrounding Israel demonstrate the widespread practice of animal sacrifice, but Israel's system uniquely emphasized moral atonement over magical efficacy.

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