Leviticus 13:57

Authorized King James Version

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And if it appear still in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin; it is a spreading plague: thou shalt burn that wherein the plague is with fire.

Original Language Analysis

וְאִם H518
וְאִם
Strong's: H518
Word #: 1 of 20
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
תֵּֽרָאֶ֨ה And if it appear H7200
תֵּֽרָאֶ֨ה And if it appear
Strong's: H7200
Word #: 2 of 20
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
ע֜וֹד still H5750
ע֜וֹד still
Strong's: H5750
Word #: 3 of 20
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
בַּ֠בֶּגֶד in the garment H899
בַּ֠בֶּגֶד in the garment
Strong's: H899
Word #: 4 of 20
a covering, i.e., clothing
אֽוֹ H176
אֽוֹ
Strong's: H176
Word #: 5 of 20
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
בַשְּׁתִ֤י either in the warp H8359
בַשְּׁתִ֤י either in the warp
Strong's: H8359
Word #: 6 of 20
a fixture, i.e., the warp in weaving
אֽוֹ H176
אֽוֹ
Strong's: H176
Word #: 7 of 20
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
בָעֵ֙רֶב֙ or in the woof H6154
בָעֵ֙רֶב֙ or in the woof
Strong's: H6154
Word #: 8 of 20
the web (or transverse threads of cloth); also a mixture, (or mongrel race)
א֣וֹ H176
א֣וֹ
Strong's: H176
Word #: 9 of 20
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
בְכָל H3605
בְכָל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 10 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
כְּלִי or in any thing H3627
כְּלִי or in any thing
Strong's: H3627
Word #: 11 of 20
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
ע֔וֹר of skin H5785
ע֔וֹר of skin
Strong's: H5785
Word #: 12 of 20
skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather
פֹּרַ֖חַת it is a spreading H6524
פֹּרַ֖חַת it is a spreading
Strong's: H6524
Word #: 13 of 20
to break forth as a bud, i.e., bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
הִ֑וא H1931
הִ֑וא
Strong's: H1931
Word #: 14 of 20
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
בָּאֵ֣שׁ is with fire H784
בָּאֵ֣שׁ is with fire
Strong's: H784
Word #: 15 of 20
fire (literally or figuratively)
תִּשְׂרְפֶ֔נּוּ plague thou shalt burn H8313
תִּשְׂרְפֶ֔נּוּ plague thou shalt burn
Strong's: H8313
Word #: 16 of 20
to be (causatively, set) on fire
אֵ֥ת H853
אֵ֥ת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 17 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֲשֶׁר H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 18 of 20
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בּ֖וֹ H0
בּ֖וֹ
Strong's: H0
Word #: 19 of 20
הַנָּֽגַע׃ that wherein the plague H5061
הַנָּֽגַע׃ that wherein the plague
Strong's: H5061
Word #: 20 of 20
a blow (figuratively, infliction); also (by implication) a spot (concretely, a leprous person or dress)

Analysis & Commentary

And if it appear still in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin; it is a spreading plague: thou shalt burn that wherein the plague is with 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. The Israelite dietary laws in Leviticus 11 have no exact parallel in surrounding cultures, though some ancient cultures had food taboos, suggesting unique revelation rather than borrowed customs.

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