Leviticus 13:48
New International Version
any woven or knitted material of linen or wool, any leather or anything made of leather—

New Living Translation
woolen or linen fabric, the hide of an animal, or anything made of leather.

English Standard Version
in warp or woof of linen or wool, or in a skin or in anything made of skin,

Berean Standard Bible
any weave or knit of linen or wool, or any article of leather—

King James Bible
Whether it be in the warp, or woof; of linen, or of woollen; whether in a skin, or in any thing made of skin;

New King James Version
whether it is in the warp or woof of linen or wool, whether in leather or in anything made of leather,

New American Standard Bible
whether in warp or woof, of linen or of wool, whether in leather or in any article made of leather,

NASB 1995
whether in warp or woof, of linen or of wool, whether in leather or in any article made of leather,

NASB 1977
whether in warp or woof, of linen or of wool, whether in leather or in any article made of leather,

Legacy Standard Bible
whether in warp or woof, of linen or of wool, whether in leather or in any article made of leather,

Amplified Bible
whether in woven or knitted material or in the warp (lengthwise strands) or woof (crosswise strands) of linen or of wool, or in a skin or on anything made of leather,

Christian Standard Bible
in the warp or weft of linen or wool, or in leather or anything made of leather—

Holman Christian Standard Bible
in the warp or woof of linen or wool, or in leather or anything made of leather—

American Standard Version
whether it be in warp, or woof; of linen, or of woollen; whether in a skin, or in anything made of skin;

English Revised Version
whether it be in warp, or woof; of linen, or of woollen; whether in a skin, or in any thing made of skin;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
that is woven or knitted from linen or wool or on any leather article,

Good News Translation
or on any piece of linen or wool cloth or on leather or anything made of leather,

International Standard Version
in woven or knitted material, in leather, or with any article containing leather,

Majority Standard Bible
any weave or knit of linen or wool, or any article of leather—

NET Bible
or in the warp or woof of the linen or the wool, or in leather or anything made of leather,

New Heart English Bible
whether it is in warp, or woof; of linen, or of wool; whether in a skin, or in anything made of skin;

Webster's Bible Translation
Whether in the warp, or woof, of linen, or of woolen: whether in a skin, or in any thing made of skin:

World English Bible
whether it is in warp or woof; of linen or of wool; whether in a leather, or in anything made of leather;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
or in the warp, or in the woof, of linen or of wool, or in a skin, or in any work of skin—

Young's Literal Translation
or in the warp, or in the woof, of linen or of wool, or in a skin, or in any work of skin,

Smith's Literal Translation
Or in the warp, or in the woof, to the linen or to the wool: or in the skin, or in any work of skin:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the warp, and the woof, or a skin. or whatsoever is made of a skin,

Catholic Public Domain Version
in the main fibers or in any of the threads, or certainly in a skin, or whatever has been made from a skin,

New American Bible
or on the warp and woof of linen or wool, or on a hide or anything made of leather,

New Revised Standard Version
in warp or woof of linen or wool, or in a skin or in anything made of skin,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Whether it be in the warp or woof, of linen or of woolen, in a skin or in anything made of skin,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Or in the warpthreads or woofstitch of linen or of wool or in hide or in any work of leather;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
or in the warp, or in the woof, whether they be of linen, or of wool; or in a skin, or in any thing made of skin.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
either in the warp or in the woof, or in the linen, or in the woollen threads, or in a skin, or in any workmanship of skin,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laws about Mildew
47If any fabric is contaminated with mildew—any wool or linen garment, 48 any weave or knit of linen or wool, or any article of leather 49and if the mark in the fabric, leather, weave, knit, or leather article is green or red, then it is contaminated with mildew and must be shown to the priest.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 22:11
Do not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together.

Numbers 19:15
and any open container without a lid fastened on it is unclean.

Isaiah 64:6
Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind.

Haggai 2:11-13
“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Ask the priests for a ruling. / If a man carries consecrated meat in the fold of his garment, and it touches bread, stew, wine, oil, or any other food, does that item become holy?’” “No,” replied the priests. / So Haggai asked, “If one who is defiled by contact with a corpse touches any of these, does it become defiled?” “Yes, it becomes defiled,” the priests answered.

Matthew 9:20-22
Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak. / She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.” / Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.

Mark 5:25-34
And a woman was there who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. / She had borne much agony under the care of many physicians and had spent all she had, but to no avail. Instead, her condition had only grown worse. / When the woman heard about Jesus, she came up through the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak. ...

Luke 8:43-48
including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, but no one was able to heal her. / She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. / “Who touched Me?” Jesus asked. But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, “the people are crowding and pressing against You.” ...

Matthew 23:27-28
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. / In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.

2 Corinthians 6:17
“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

Ephesians 5:27
and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

Revelation 3:4-5
But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white. / Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels.

Revelation 7:14
“Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

1 Peter 1:18-19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Hebrews 9:13-14
For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Hebrews 10:22
let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.


Treasury of Scripture

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Leviticus 13
1. The laws whereby the priest is to be guided in discerning the leprosy.














or in the warp or woof
The terms "warp" and "woof" refer to the two foundational components of weaving. The "warp" consists of the vertical threads held in tension on a loom, while the "woof" (or "weft") is the horizontal thread that is woven through the warp. In the Hebrew context, these terms underscore the thoroughness of the inspection for contamination, as both elements are integral to the fabric's structure. Spiritually, this can symbolize the need for purity in every aspect of life, as both the foundational and the interwoven parts of our lives must be free from sin.

of linen or wool
Linen and wool were the primary textiles used in ancient Israel. Linen, derived from the flax plant, was valued for its purity and was often used in priestly garments, symbolizing righteousness and holiness. Wool, obtained from sheep, was more common and practical for everyday use. The inclusion of both materials in this verse highlights the comprehensive nature of the law, covering both sacred and secular aspects of life. Historically, this reflects the Israelites' daily life and their commitment to maintaining holiness in all areas.

or in leather
Leather, made from animal hides, was a durable material used for various purposes, including clothing, tents, and scrolls. The mention of leather indicates the law's applicability beyond textiles to other materials used in daily life. In a spiritual sense, leather can represent the outer covering or protection, reminding believers to guard their hearts and lives against spiritual contamination.

or any article made of leather
This phrase extends the scope of the law to include any item crafted from leather, emphasizing the thoroughness of the inspection process. It reflects the meticulous nature of God's commandments, which require attention to detail and a commitment to holiness in every aspect of life. Historically, this would have included items like sandals, belts, and bags, which were essential for daily living. Spiritually, it serves as a reminder that every part of our lives, even the seemingly mundane, should be dedicated to God and free from impurity.

Verse 48. - Whether it be in the warp, or woof. It is hardly possible that such a fault as leprosy or mildew could appear in one set of the threads without affecting the others, provided that both were equally good when they were made up into the cloth; but it is quite possible that a heap of yarn, used either for the warp or for the woof, might have been injuriously affected before it was woven, and then the fault would naturally make its appearance where the mischief had been originally done. Whether in a skin, or in anything made of skin. An example of the first would be a sheepskin cloak; the second would designate anything made of leather.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
any weave
בִֽשְׁתִי֙ (ḇiš·ṯî)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8359: A fixture, the warp in weaving

or
א֣וֹ (’ōw)
Conjunction
Strong's 176: Desire, if

knit
בְעֵ֔רֶב (ḇə·‘ê·reḇ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6154: Arabia -- mixture, mixed company

of linen
לַפִּשְׁתִּ֖ים (lap·piš·tîm)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 6593: Flax, linen

or wool,
וְלַצָּ֑מֶר (wə·laṣ·ṣā·mer)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6785: Wool

or
א֣וֹ (’ōw)
Conjunction
Strong's 176: Desire, if

any article of leather—
בְע֔וֹר (ḇə·‘ō·wr)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather


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