Leviticus 14:55
New International Version
for defiling molds in fabric or in a house,

New Living Translation
and mildew, whether on clothing or in a house;

English Standard Version
for leprous disease in a garment or in a house,

Berean Standard Bible
for mildew in clothing or in a house,

King James Bible
And for the leprosy of a garment, and of a house,

New King James Version
for the leprosy of a garment and of a house,

New American Standard Bible
and for the leprous garment or house,

NASB 1995
and for the leprous garment or house,

NASB 1977
and for the leprous garment or house,

Legacy Standard Bible
and for the leprous garment or house,

Amplified Bible
and for the leprous garment or house,

Christian Standard Bible
for mildew in clothing or on a house,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
for mildew in clothing or on a house,

American Standard Version
and for the leprosy of a garment, and for a house,

English Revised Version
and for the leprosy of a garment, and for a house;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
that infects clothing or houses

International Standard Version
for fungal infections on clothing or in a house,

Majority Standard Bible
for mildew in clothing or in a house,

NET Bible
for the diseased garment, for the house,

New Heart English Bible
and for the destructive mildew of a garment, and for a house,

Webster's Bible Translation
And for the leprosy of a garment, and of a house,

World English Bible
and for the destructive mildew of a garment, and for a house,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and for leprosy of a garment, and of a house,

Young's Literal Translation
and for leprosy of a garment, and of a house,

Smith's Literal Translation
And for the leprosy of a garment, and for a house,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the leprosy of garments and houses,

Catholic Public Domain Version
of the leprosy of garments and houses,

New American Bible
and for fungus diseases in garments and houses—

New Revised Standard Version
for leprous diseases in clothing and houses,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And for the plague of leprosy in a garment and of a house

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And for the plague of leprosy of a cloak and of a house,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and for the leprosy of a garment, and for a house;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and of the leprosy of a garment, and of a house,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Cleansing a Home
54This is the law for any infectious skin disease, for a scaly outbreak, 55for mildew in clothing or in a house, 56and for a swelling, rash, or spot,…

Cross References
Numbers 19:14-22
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. ...

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.

2 Kings 5:1-14
Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. / At this time the Arameans had gone out in bands and had taken a young girl from the land of Israel, and she was serving Naaman’s wife. / She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.” ...

2 Chronicles 26:19-21
Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. / When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him. / So King Uzziah was a leper until the day of his death. He lived in isolation, leprous and cut off from the house of the LORD, while his son Jotham had charge of the royal palace and governed the people of the land.

Isaiah 53:4
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.

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 17:12-19
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 9:6-7
When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.

Acts 10:9-16
The next day at about the sixth hour, as the men were approaching the city on their journey, Peter went up on the roof to pray. / He became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. / He saw heaven open and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. ...

Romans 6:19
I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. Just as you used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity and to escalating wickedness, so now offer them in slavery to righteousness leading to holiness.

1 Corinthians 6:11
And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Ephesians 5:26
to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,


Treasury of Scripture

And for the leprosy of a garment, and of a house,

the leprosy

Leviticus 13:47-59
The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it be a woollen garment, or a linen garment; …

of a house

Leviticus 14:34
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;

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for mildew
The Hebrew word for "mildew" is "נֶגַע" (nega), which can also be translated as "plague" or "affliction." In the context of Leviticus, mildew represents a physical manifestation of impurity or corruption that can affect inanimate objects. This highlights the pervasive nature of sin and impurity, which can infiltrate not only individuals but also their surroundings. The presence of mildew serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and purification in all aspects of life, emphasizing the holiness that God requires from His people.

in clothing
The mention of "clothing" (Hebrew: "בֶּגֶד" - beged) underscores the personal and intimate nature of the contamination. Clothing is something that covers and protects the body, symbolizing one's identity and status. In biblical times, garments were often costly and represented one's social standing. The defilement of clothing by mildew signifies the potential for sin to tarnish one's personal life and reputation. It serves as a call to maintain purity and righteousness in one's personal conduct and relationships.

or in a house
The Hebrew word for "house" is "בַּיִת" (bayit), which can refer to a physical dwelling or symbolize a family or household. The inclusion of houses in the discussion of mildew highlights the communal and familial impact of impurity. A house is a place of refuge and community, and its defilement represents the broader consequences of sin that can affect entire families and communities. This phrase serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining holiness not only in personal life but also within the family and community, ensuring that the dwelling place remains a sanctuary of purity and godliness.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
for mildew
וּלְצָרַ֥עַת (ū·lə·ṣā·ra·‘aṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6883: Leprosy

in clothing
הַבֶּ֖גֶד (hab·be·ḡeḏ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

or in a house,
וְלַבָּֽיִת׃ (wə·lab·bā·yiṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house


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