Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The priest is to order the house to be emptied before he goes in to examine the mold, so that nothing in the house will be pronounced unclean. After this the priest is to go in and inspect the house. New Living Translation Before the priest goes in to inspect the house, he must have the house emptied so nothing inside will be pronounced ceremonially unclean. English Standard Version Then the priest shall command that they empty the house before the priest goes to examine the disease, lest all that is in the house be declared unclean. And afterward the priest shall go in to see the house. Berean Standard Bible The priest must order that the house be cleared before he enters it to examine the mildew, so that nothing in the house will become unclean. After this, the priest shall go in to inspect the house. Berean Literal Bible And the priest shall command, and they shall empty the house before the priest goes in to examine the plague, and all that is in the house shall not become unclean. And after thus, the priest shall go in to examine the house. King James Bible Then the priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest go into it to see the plague, that all that is in the house be not made unclean: and afterward the priest shall go in to see the house: New King James Version then the priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest goes into it to examine the plague, that all that is in the house may not be made unclean; and afterward the priest shall go in to examine the house. New American Standard Bible The priest shall then command that they empty the house before the priest goes in to look at the spot, so that everything in the house need not become unclean; and afterward the priest shall go in to look at the house. NASB 1995 “The priest shall then command that they empty the house before the priest goes in to look at the mark, so that everything in the house need not become unclean; and afterward the priest shall go in to look at the house. NASB 1977 “The priest shall then order that they empty the house before the priest goes in to look at the mark, so that everything in the house need not become unclean; and afterward the priest shall go in to look at the house. Legacy Standard Bible The priest shall then command that they empty the house before the priest goes in to look at the mark, so that everything in the house need not become unclean; and afterward the priest shall go in to look at the house. Amplified Bible The priest shall order that they empty the house before he goes in to examine the mark, so that everything in the house will not have to be declared unclean; afterward he shall go in to see the house. Berean Annotated Bible The priest must order that the house be cleared before he enters it to examine the mildew, so that nothing in the house will become unclean. After this, the priest shall go in to inspect the house. Christian Standard Bible The priest must order them to clear the house before he enters to examine the contamination, so that nothing in the house becomes unclean. Afterward the priest will come to examine the house. Holman Christian Standard Bible The priest must order them to clear the house before he enters to examine the contamination, so that nothing in the house becomes unclean. Afterward the priest will come to examine the house. American Standard Version And the priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest goeth in to see the plague, that all that is in the house be not made unclean: and afterward the priest shall go in to see the house: Contemporary English Version The priest will reply, "Empty the house before I inspect it, or else everything in it will be unclean." English Revised Version and the priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest go in to see the plague, that all that is in the house be not made unclean: and afterward the priest shall go in to see the house: GOD'S WORD® Translation "Before the priest examines the house, he will order everything taken out of it so that nothing in the house will become unclean. Then the priest will go inside to examine the house. Good News Translation The priest shall order everything to be moved out of the house before he goes to examine the mildew; otherwise everything in the house will be declared unclean. Then he shall go to the house International Standard Version "The priest is to command that the house be cleared before he comes to examine the contagion so that not everything in the house becomes unclean. After this, the priest is to enter the house and examine it. NET Bible Then the priest will command that the house be cleared before the priest enters to examine the infection so that everything in the house does not become unclean, and afterward the priest will enter to examine the house. New Heart English Bible The priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest goes in to examine the plague, that all that is in the house not be made unclean: and afterward the priest shall go in to inspect the house. Webster's Bible Translation Then the priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest shall enter to see the plague, that all that is in the house may not be made unclean; and afterward the priest shall go in to see the house: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe priest must order that the house be cleared before he enters it to examine the mildew, so that nothing in the house will become unclean. After this, the priest shall go in to inspect the house. World English Bible The priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest goes in to examine the plague, that all that is in the house not be made unclean. Afterward the priest shall go in to inspect the house. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the priest has commanded, and they have prepared the house before the priest comes in to see the plague (that all which [is] in the house is not unclean), and afterward the priest comes in to see the house; Berean Literal Bible And the priest shall command, and they shall empty the house before the priest goes in to examine the plague, and all that is in the house shall not become unclean. And after thus, the priest shall go in to examine the house. Young's Literal Translation and the priest hath commanded, and they have prepared the house before the priest cometh in to see the plague (that all which is in the house be not unclean), and afterwards doth the priest come in to see the house; Smith's Literal Translation And the priest commanded, and they cleared the house, before the priest shall go in to see the stroke, and all which is in the house shall not be unclean; and after this the priest shall go in to see the house. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he shall command, that they carry forth all things out of the house, before he go into it, and see whether it have the leprosy, lest all things become unclean that are in the house. And after- wards he shall go in to view the leprosy of the house. Catholic Public Domain Version And he shall instruct them to carry all things out of the house, before he would enter it and see whether it is leprosy, lest all that is in the house become unclean. And after this, he shall enter to examine the leprosy of the house. New American Bible The priest shall then order the house to be cleared out before he goes in to examine the infection, lest everything in the house become unclean. Only after this is he to go in to examine the house. New Revised Standard Version The priest shall command that they empty the house before the priest goes to examine the disease, or all that is in the house will become unclean; and afterward the priest shall go in to inspect the house. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the priest shall command that they empty the house before the priest shall go into it to see the plague, that all that is in the house may not be made unclean; and afterward the priest shall go in to see the house; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Priest shall command and they shall empty the house before he shall enter; the Priest shall look at the plague that no one will be defiled who is in the house, and after this the Priest shall enter: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest go in to see the plague, that all that is in the house be not made unclean; and afterward the priest shall go in to see the house. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the priest shall give orders to remove the furniture of the house, before the priest comes in to see the plague, and thus none of the things in the house shall become unclean; and afterwards the priest shall go in to examine the house. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Signs of Home Contamination…35the owner of the house shall come and tell the priest, ‘Something like mildew has appeared in my house.’ 36The priest must order that the house be cleared before he enters it to examine the mildew, so that nothing in the house will become unclean. After this, the priest shall go in to inspect the house. 37He is to examine the house, and if the mildew on the walls consists of green or red depressions that appear to be beneath the surface of the wall,… Cross References The priest must order that the house be cleared 2 Kings 23:4-6 Then the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the priests second in rank, and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. And he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel. / Josiah also did away with the idolatrous priests ordained by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and in the places all around Jerusalem—those who had burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven. / He brought the Asherah pole from the house of the LORD to the Kidron Valley outside Jerusalem, and there he burned it, ground it to powder, and threw its dust on the graves of the common people. 2 Chronicles 29:16-17 So the priests went inside the house of the LORD to cleanse it, and they brought out to the courtyard all the unclean things that they found in the temple of the LORD. Then the Levites took these things and carried them out to the Kidron Valley. / They began the consecration on the first day of the first month, and on the eighth day of the month they reached the portico of the LORD. For eight more days they consecrated the house of the LORD itself, finishing on the sixteenth day of the first month. Numbers 5:2-4 “Command the Israelites to send away from the camp anyone with a skin disease, anyone who has a bodily discharge, and anyone who is defiled by a dead body. / You must send away male and female alike; send them outside the camp so they will not defile their camp, where I dwell among them.” / So the Israelites did this, sending such people outside the camp. They did just as the LORD had instructed Moses. before he enters it to examine the mildew, Leviticus 13:47-52 If any fabric is contaminated with mildew—any wool or linen garment, / any weave or knit of linen or wool, or any article of leather— / and 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. … Numbers 12:14-15 But the LORD answered Moses, “If her father had but spit in her face, would she not have been in disgrace for seven days? Let her be confined outside the camp for seven days; after that she may be brought back in.” / So Miriam was confined outside the camp for seven days, and the people did not move on until she was brought in again. Deuteronomy 24:8-9 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. / Remember what the LORD your God did to Miriam on the journey after you came out of Egypt. so that nothing in the house will become unclean. 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. Numbers 19:22 Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it will be unclean until evening.” Leviticus 15:31 You must keep the children of Israel separate from their uncleanness, so that they do not die by defiling My tabernacle, which is among them. After this, the priest shall go in to inspect the house. Leviticus 13:3-6 The priest is to examine the infection on his skin, and if the hair in the infection has turned white and the sore appears to be deeper than the skin, it is a skin disease. After the priest examines him, he must pronounce him unclean. / If, however, the spot on his skin is white and does not appear to be deeper than the skin, and the hair in it has not turned white, the priest shall isolate the infected person for seven days. / On the seventh day the priest is to reexamine him, and if he sees that the infection is unchanged and has not spread on the skin, the priest must isolate him for another seven days. … Leviticus 13:30-36 the priest shall examine the infection, and if it appears to be deeper than the skin and the hair in it is yellow and thin, the priest must pronounce him unclean; it is a scaly outbreak, an infectious disease of the head or chin. / But if the priest examines the scaly infection and it does not appear to be deeper than the skin, and there is no black hair in it, the priest shall isolate the infected person for seven days. / On the seventh day the priest is to reexamine the infection, and if the scaly outbreak has not spread and there is no yellow hair in it, and it does not appear to be deeper than the skin, … Ezekiel 44:23-24 They are to teach My people the difference between the holy and the common and show them how to discern between the clean and the unclean. / In any dispute, they shall officiate as judges and judge according to My ordinances. They must keep My laws and statutes regarding all My appointed feasts, and they must keep My Sabbaths holy. Numbers 19:15 and any open container without a lid fastened on it is unclean. 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— 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. Treasury of Scripture Then the priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest go into it to see the plague, that all that is in the house be not made unclean: and afterward the priest shall go in to see the house: empty. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 2 Timothy 2:17,18 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; … Hebrews 12:15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; Jump to Previous Afterward Afterwards Command Declared Disease Emptied Empty Enter Examine Goes House Inspect Mark Mildew Need Order Orders Plague Pronounced UncleanJump to Next Afterward Afterwards Command Declared Disease Emptied Empty Enter Examine Goes House Inspect Mark Mildew Need Order Orders Plague Pronounced UncleanLeviticus 14 1. The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper33. The signs of leprosy in a house 48. The cleansing of that house The priest must order that the house be cleared In ancient Israel, the role of the priest extended beyond spiritual duties to include health and sanitation. Clearing the house before inspection ensured that any potential contamination was minimized. This reflects the broader Levitical concern for holiness and purity, emphasizing the separation from anything unclean. The priest's authority in this matter underscores the integration of religious and communal life in Israel. before he enters it to examine the mildew so that nothing in the house will become unclean After this, the priest shall go in to inspect the house Persons / Places / Events 1. The PriestA key figure in the Israelite community responsible for religious rituals and maintaining purity. In this context, the priest acts as an inspector of potential uncleanness in a household. 2. The House Represents the dwelling place of an Israelite family. The house is subject to inspection for mildew, which symbolizes impurity or sin that needs to be addressed. 3. Mildew A physical manifestation of impurity that can affect a house. It serves as a metaphor for sin or spiritual impurity that requires cleansing. 4. Israelite Community The broader context in which these laws are given, emphasizing communal purity and holiness. 5. The Law of Moses The legal and moral code given to the Israelites, which includes detailed instructions for maintaining purity and holiness. Teaching Points The Role of Spiritual LeadershipThe priest's role in inspecting and cleansing the house underscores the importance of spiritual leadership in guiding and maintaining the purity of the community. The Importance of Holiness Just as the Israelites were called to maintain physical and spiritual purity, Christians are called to live holy lives, avoiding sin and impurity. Preventive Measures Against Sin The instruction to clear the house before inspection teaches the importance of taking proactive steps to prevent sin from taking root in our lives. Community Responsibility The communal aspect of these laws reminds us that maintaining purity is not just an individual responsibility but a collective one, involving the entire faith community. Symbolism of Cleansing The physical act of cleansing a house from mildew symbolizes the spiritual cleansing that believers undergo through repentance and faith in Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 14:36?2. Why must the house be emptied before the priest's inspection in Leviticus 14:36? 3. How does Leviticus 14:36 emphasize God's concern for cleanliness and holiness? 4. What New Testament teachings align with Leviticus 14:36's focus on purity? 5. How can we apply the principle of spiritual cleansing in our lives today? 6. What does Leviticus 14:36 teach about God's provision for physical and spiritual health? 7. Why does Leviticus 14:36 require the house to be emptied before inspection for mold? 8. What is the significance of ritual purity in Leviticus 14:36? 9. How does Leviticus 14:36 reflect ancient Israelite views on cleanliness and health? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 14? 11. What does the Bible say about mildew? 12. How historically accurate is the claim in Leviticus 21:1-4 that any contact with the dead (apart from immediate family) defiled a priest? 13. How can one explain the instruction for dealing with mold or 'leprous' houses (Leviticus 14:33-53) given the differences in understanding mold remediation today? 14. How could sprinkling bird blood and water (Leviticus 14:1-7) realistically cure or cleanse a contagious skin disease by any scientific or medical standard? What Does Leviticus 14:36 Mean The priest must order that the house be cleared– The verse opens with decisive leadership. God charges the priest to give a clear command, showing that holiness is never left to guesswork. – Clearing the house underscores that every object inside is subject to God’s scrutiny. Leviticus 11:32 reminds us that anything touching something unclean shared its defilement; therefore, everything must be removed ahead of time. – Spiritual takeaway: before we invite the Lord’s searching eye (Psalm 139:23-24), we willingly set aside anything that might hinder His work. Numbers 5:2-3 pictures the same principle when Israel moved anyone unclean outside the camp to preserve communal purity. before he enters it to examine the mildew – The priest does not rush in; he prepares, then investigates. God values orderly examination over hasty judgment. – Leviticus 13:3 shows the same careful inspection of skin diseases; likewise here, house-mildew (often called “leprous plague”) is treated with sober attention. – For believers, 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 urges us to “clean out the old leaven” by examining our lives before celebrating Christ. Diligent self-inspection keeps decay from spreading. so that nothing in the house will become unclean – God’s purpose is protective, not punitive. By emptying the dwelling first, innocent items avoid unnecessary defilement. – Haggai 2:13 illustrates how uncleanness spreads more easily than holiness. Preventive action matters. – This principle echoes 2 Corinthians 6:17: “Come out from among them and be separate…touch no unclean thing.” When we distance ourselves from compromising influences, we preserve what is good. After this, the priest shall go in to inspect the house – Once precautions are in place, the priest enters to diagnose. Authority moves from command to compassionate oversight. – Leviticus 14:39 shows he will return after seven days, reflecting patience in God’s restoration process. – Hebrews 3:6 pictures Christ as the faithful Son over God’s house—He, too, inspects and upholds purity among His people (Revelation 2:23). – If mildew is found, the following verses describe removal and cleansing; if not, the home is declared clean. God’s goal is always redemption, never mere condemnation. summary Leviticus 14:36 teaches the wisdom of preventative holiness. God instructs His priest to empty the house before inspection, protecting possessions from contagion, modeling careful examination, and aiming for restoration. In our lives, the same pattern—remove potential hindrances, invite God’s search, guard against spreading defilement, and submit to His final evaluation—keeps our “house” fit for His dwelling. (36) That they empty the house.--If the examination was made before the removal of the objects in it, and the priest pronounced the house leprous, all the furniture, &c, found therein would be defiled. Hence the benign law that everything should be removed previous to the priest's inspection, to save the household stuff. This assuredly shows that the law did not regard leprosy as infectious.Hebrew The priestהַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest must order that וְצִוָּ֨ה (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 the house הַבַּ֗יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house be cleared וּפִנּ֣וּ (ū·p̄in·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6437: To turn, to face, appear, look before בְּטֶ֨רֶם (bə·ṭe·rem) Preposition-b | Adverb Strong's 2962: Non-occurrence, not yet, before he הַכֹּהֵן֙ (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest enters it יָבֹ֤א (yā·ḇō) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to examine לִרְא֣וֹת (lir·’ō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7200: To see the mildew, הַנֶּ֔גַע (han·ne·ḡa‘) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot lest וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no everything כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every in the house בַּבָּ֑יִת (bab·bā·yiṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house becomes unclean. יִטְמָ֖א (yiṭ·mā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2930: To be or become unclean After וְאַ֥חַר (wə·’a·ḥar) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 310: The hind or following part this, כֵּ֛ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus the priest הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest shall go in יָבֹ֥א (yā·ḇō) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to inspect לִרְא֥וֹת (lir·’ō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7200: To see the house. הַבָּֽיִת׃ (hab·bā·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Links Leviticus 14:36 NIVLeviticus 14:36 NLT Leviticus 14:36 ESV Leviticus 14:36 NASB Leviticus 14:36 KJV Leviticus 14:36 BibleApps.com Leviticus 14:36 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 14:36 Chinese Bible Leviticus 14:36 French Bible Leviticus 14:36 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 14:36 The priest shall command that they empty (Le Lv Lev.) |
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