Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version he is to order that the contaminated stones be torn out and thrown into an unclean place outside the town. New Living Translation the priest must order that the stones from those areas be removed. The contaminated material will then be taken outside the town to an area designated as ceremonially unclean. English Standard Version then the priest shall command that they take out the stones in which is the disease and throw them into an unclean place outside the city. Berean Standard Bible he must order that the contaminated stones be pulled out and thrown into an unclean place outside the city. King James Bible Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague is, and they shall cast them into an unclean place without the city: New King James Version then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which is the plague, and they shall cast them into an unclean place outside the city. New American Standard Bible the priest shall order them to pull out the stones with the spot on them and throw them away at an unclean place outside the city. NASB 1995 then the priest shall order them to tear out the stones with the mark in them and throw them away at an unclean place outside the city. NASB 1977 then the priest shall order them to tear out the stones with the mark in them and throw them away at an unclean place outside the city. Legacy Standard Bible then the priest shall command them to tear out the stones with the mark in them and throw them away at an unclean place outside the city. Amplified Bible he shall order them to tear out the contaminated stones and throw them into an unclean place outside the city. Christian Standard Bible the priest must order that the stones with the contamination be pulled out and thrown into an unclean place outside the city. Holman Christian Standard Bible the priest must order that the stones with the contamination be pulled out and thrown into an unclean place outside the city. American Standard Version then the priest shall command that they take out the stones in which the plague is, and cast them into an unclean place without the city: English Revised Version then the priest shall command that they take out the stones in which the plague is, and cast them into an unclean place without the city: GOD'S WORD® Translation the priest must order the stones that have the mildew to be torn out and thrown outside the city in an unclean place. Good News Translation he shall order that the stones on which the mildew is found be removed and thrown into some unclean place outside the city. International Standard Version then the priest is to command that they take out the contaminated stones and discard them in an unclean place outside the city. NET Bible then the priest is to command that the stones that had the infection in them be pulled and thrown outside the city into an unclean place. New Heart English Bible then the priest shall command that they take out the stones in which is the plague, and cast them into an unclean place outside of the city: Webster's Bible Translation Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague is, and they shall cast them into an unclean place without the city: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblehe must order that the contaminated stones be pulled out and thrown into an unclean place outside the city. World English Bible then the priest shall command that they take out the stones in which is the plague, and cast them into an unclean place outside of the city. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the priest has commanded, and they have drawn out the stones in which the plague [is], and have cast them to the outside of the city, to an unclean place; Young's Literal Translation and the priest hath commanded, and they have drawn out the stones in which the plague is, and have cast them unto the outside of the city, unto an unclean place; Smith's Literal Translation And the priest commanded, and they took away the stones which in them was the stroke, and they cast them without the city into an unclean place. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall command, that the stones wherein the leprosy is, be taken out, and cast without the city into an unclean place: Catholic Public Domain Version he shall order the stones in which the leprosy is, to be dug out and cast outside the city in an unclean place, New American Bible he shall order the infected stones to be pulled out and cast in an unclean place outside the city. New Revised Standard Version the priest shall command that the stones in which the disease appears be taken out and thrown into an unclean place outside the city. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague of leprosy is, and they shall cast them into an unclean place outside the city; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Priest shall command and they shall take out the stones that have the plague of leprosy in them and they will cast them outside of the town in a defiled place: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917then the priest shall command that they take out the stones in which the plague is, and cast them into an unclean place without the city. Brenton Septuagint Translation then the priest shall give orders, and they shall take away the stones in which the plague is, and shall cast them out of the city into an unclean place. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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.… Cross References Deuteronomy 24:8 In cases of infectious skin diseases, be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you. Be careful to do as I have commanded them. Numbers 19:14-19 This is the law when a person dies in a tent: Everyone who enters the tent and everyone already in the tent will be unclean for seven days, / and any open container without a lid fastened on it is unclean. / Anyone in the open field who touches someone who has been killed by the sword or has died of natural causes, or anyone who touches a human bone or a grave, will be unclean for seven days. ... 1 Kings 8:37-39 When famine or plague comes upon the land, or blight or mildew or locusts or grasshoppers, or when their enemy besieges them in their cities, whatever plague or sickness may come, / then may whatever prayer or petition Your people Israel make—each knowing his own afflictions and spreading out his hands toward this temple— / be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men— 2 Chronicles 6:28-30 When famine or plague comes upon the land, or blight or mildew or locusts or grasshoppers, or when their enemies besiege them in their cities, whatever plague or sickness may come, / then may whatever prayer or plea Your people Israel make—each knowing his own afflictions and spreading out his hands toward this temple— / be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of men— Isaiah 1:16 Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! Ezekiel 36:25 I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. Haggai 2:13-14 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. / Then Haggai replied, “So it is with this people and this nation before Me, declares the LORD, and so it is with every work of their hands; whatever they offer there is defiled. Matthew 8:2-4 Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.” Mark 1:40-44 Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. ... Luke 5:12-14 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. / “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” Luke 17:12-14 As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance / and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” / When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed. John 2:19-21 Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body. Acts 10:15 The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” Romans 6:4 We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? / If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. Treasury of Scripture Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague is, and they shall cast them into an unclean place without the city: take away Psalm 101:5,7,8 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer… Proverbs 22:10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease. Proverbs 25:4,5 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer… without the city Revelation 22:15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. Jump to Previous Cast City Command Commanded Contaminated Disease Drawn Mark Order Orders Outside Plague Priest Stones Tear Throw Thrown Torn UncleanJump to Next Cast City Command Commanded Contaminated Disease Drawn Mark Order Orders Outside Plague Priest Stones Tear Throw Thrown Torn UncleanLeviticus 14 1. The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper33. The signs of leprosy in a house 48. The cleansing of that house he must order that the contaminated stones be pulled out This directive is part of the Levitical laws concerning leprosy, which in this context refers to mold or mildew in a house. The priest acts as an inspector, ensuring the purity of the community. The removal of contaminated stones symbolizes the need to eliminate sin and impurity from one's life. This act of purification reflects the broader biblical theme of holiness and separation from sin, as seen in passages like 1 Corinthians 5:7, where Paul speaks of removing the "old leaven" to be a new batch. and thrown into an unclean place outside the city Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestThe priest acts as a mediator between God and the people, responsible for diagnosing and addressing issues of impurity, including those affecting buildings. 2. Contaminated Stones These represent elements within a structure that have been affected by mold or mildew, symbolizing sin or impurity that must be removed to restore holiness. 3. Unclean Place A designated area outside the city where impure items are disposed of, signifying separation from the community and the presence of God. 4. City Represents the community of God's people, which must remain pure and undefiled. 5. Event of Purification The process of removing contaminated stones is part of a broader ritual of purification, emphasizing the need for holiness in all aspects of life. Teaching Points Holiness in CommunityJust as the Israelites were instructed to remove impurity from their midst, Christians are called to maintain purity within their communities by addressing sin and promoting holiness. Role of Leadership The priest's role in diagnosing and addressing impurity highlights the responsibility of spiritual leaders to guide their communities in matters of holiness and discipline. Separation from Sin The act of removing contaminated stones to an unclean place outside the city serves as a metaphor for the need to separate ourselves from sin and its influences. Restoration and Renewal The process of purification is not just about removal but also about restoration, emphasizing God's desire to renew and restore His people to a state of holiness. Symbolism of Stones The contaminated stones can symbolize areas in our lives that need examination and cleansing, encouraging self-reflection and repentance. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 14Who was Lydia in the Bible? Does the prescribed stoning for blasphemy (Leviticus 24:14) contradict the Sixth Commandment against killing (Exodus 20:13)? John 8:3-5: Is there historical or legal evidence that supports the described procedure for dealing with adultery under Jewish law? What is the Bible's stance on stoning? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [he]הַכֹּהֵ֔ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest must order וְצִוָּה֙ (wə·ṣiw·wāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the contaminated הַנָּ֑גַע (han·nā·ḡa‘) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot stones הָ֣אֲבָנִ֔ים (hā·’ă·ḇā·nîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 68: A stone be pulled out וְחִלְּצוּ֙ (wə·ḥil·lə·ṣū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2502: To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen and thrown וְהִשְׁלִ֤יכוּ (wə·hiš·lî·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7993: To throw out, down, away into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to an unclean טָמֵֽא׃ (ṭā·mê) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2931: Unclean place מָק֖וֹם (mā·qō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition outside מִח֣וּץ (mi·ḥūṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors the city. לָעִ֔יר (lā·‘îr) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement Links Leviticus 14:40 NIVLeviticus 14:40 NLT Leviticus 14:40 ESV Leviticus 14:40 NASB Leviticus 14:40 KJV Leviticus 14:40 BibleApps.com Leviticus 14:40 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 14:40 Chinese Bible Leviticus 14:40 French Bible Leviticus 14:40 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 14:40 Then the priest shall command that they (Le Lv Lev.) |
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