Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He is to examine the mold on the walls, and if it has greenish or reddish depressions that appear to be deeper than the surface of the wall, New Living Translation Then the priest will go in and examine the mildew on the walls. If he finds greenish or reddish streaks and the contamination appears to go deeper than the wall’s surface, English Standard Version And he shall examine the disease. And if the disease is in the walls of the house with greenish or reddish spots, and if it appears to be deeper than the surface, Berean Standard Bible He 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, Berean Literal Bible And he shall examine the plague, and behold, if the plague is in the walls of the house—hollow spots, greenish or reddish—and their appearance is lower than the wall, King James Bible And he shall look on the plague, and, behold, if the plague be in the walls of the house with hollow strakes, greenish or reddish, which in sight are lower than the wall; New King James Version And he shall examine the plague; and indeed if the plague is on the walls of the house with ingrained streaks, greenish or reddish, which appear to be deep in the wall, New American Standard Bible So he shall look at the spot, and if the spot on the walls of the house has greenish or reddish depressions and appears deeper than the surface, NASB 1995 “So he shall look at the mark, and if the mark on the walls of the house has greenish or reddish depressions and appears deeper than the surface, NASB 1977 “So he shall look at the mark, and if the mark on the walls of the house has greenish or reddish depressions, and appears deeper than the surface; Legacy Standard Bible So he shall look at the mark, and if the mark on the walls of the house has greenish or reddish depressions and appears deeper than the surface of the wall, Amplified Bible He shall examine the mark, and if the mark on the walls of the house has greenish or reddish depressions and appears deeper than the surface, Berean Annotated Bible He 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, Christian Standard Bible He will examine it, and if the contamination in the walls of the house consists of green or red indentations that appear to be beneath the surface of the wall, Holman Christian Standard Bible He will examine it, and if the contamination in the walls of the house consists of green or red indentations that appear to be beneath the surface of the wall, American Standard Version and he shall look on the plague; and, behold, if the plague be in the walls of the house with hollow streaks, greenish or reddish, and the appearance thereof be lower than the wall; Contemporary English Version If the priest discovers greenish or reddish spots that go deeper than the surface of the walls, English Revised Version and he shall look on the plague, and, behold, if the plague be in the walls of the house with hollow strakes, greenish or reddish, and the appearance thereof be lower than the wall; GOD'S WORD® Translation He will examine the mildew area on the walls. If it is green and red in sunken areas that are deeper than the rest of the wall, Good News Translation and examine the mildew. If there are greenish or reddish spots that appear to be eating into the wall, International Standard Version He is to determine if the contagion is indeed on the walls of the house, with greenish or reddish streaks, and to determine if it appears to be deeper than the surface of the wall. NET Bible He is to examine the infection, and if the infection in the walls of the house consists of yellowish green or reddish eruptions, and it appears to be deeper than the surface of the wall, New Heart English Bible He shall examine the plague; and look, if the plague is in the walls of the house with hollow streaks, greenish or reddish, and it appears to be deeper than the wall; Webster's Bible Translation And he shall look on the plague, and behold, if the plague is in the walls of the house, with hollow streaks, greenish, or reddish, which in sight are lower than the wall; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe 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, World English Bible He shall examine the plague; and behold, if the plague is in the walls of the house with hollow streaks, greenish or reddish, and it appears to be deeper than the wall, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has seen the plague, and behold, the plague [is] in the walls of the house, hollow streaks, greenish or reddish, and their appearance [is] lower than the wall, Berean Literal Bible And he shall examine the plague, and behold, if the plague is in the walls of the house—hollow spots, greenish or reddish—and their appearance is lower than the wall, Young's Literal Translation and he hath seen the plague, and lo, the plague is in the walls of the house, hollow strakes, very green or very red, and their appearance is lower than the wall, Smith's Literal Translation And he saw the stroke; and behold, the stroke in the walls of the house, the hollows greenish, or reddish and their sight low from the wall. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if he see in the walls thereof as it were little dints, disfigured with paleness or redness, and lower than all the rest, Catholic Public Domain Version And when he will have seen in its walls something like little hollows, deformed with paleness or redness, and lower than the remaining surface, New American Bible If the priest, upon inspection, finds that the infection on the walls of the house consists of greenish or reddish spots which seem to go deeper than the surface of the wall, New Revised Standard Version He shall examine the disease; if the disease is in the walls of the house with greenish or reddish spots, and if it appears to be deeper than the surface, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he shall look on the plague, and, behold, if the plague be in the walls of the house with greenish or reddish scales, and appear to be deeper than the wall; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shall look at the plague and behold, the plague is in the wall of the house, scales of green or of red, and he sees them deeper than the plaster wall; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he shall look on the plague, and, behold, if the plague be in the walls of the house with hollow streaks, greenish or reddish, and the appearance thereof be lower than the wall; Brenton Septuagint Translation And he shall look on the plague, and, behold, if the plague is in the walls of the house, he will see greenish or reddish cavities, and the appearance of them will be beneath the surface of the walls. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Signs of Home Contamination…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, 38the priest shall go outside the doorway of the house and close it up for seven days.… Cross References He is to examine the house, Leviticus 13:3 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. Leviticus 13:6 The priest will examine him again on the seventh day, and if the sore has faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is a rash. The person must wash his clothes and be clean. 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. and if the mildew on the walls Deuteronomy 28:22 The LORD will strike you with wasting disease, with fever and inflammation, with scorching heat and drought, and with blight and mildew; these will pursue you until you perish. Amos 4:9 “I struck you with blight and mildew in your growing gardens and vineyards; the locust devoured your fig and olive trees, yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD. Haggai 2:17 I struck you—all the work of your hands—with blight, mildew, and hail, but you did not turn to Me, declares the LORD. consists of green or red depressions Leviticus 13:49 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. Leviticus 13:50 And the priest is to examine the mildew and isolate the contaminated fabric for seven days. Leviticus 13:51 On the seventh day the priest shall reexamine it, and if the mildew has spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather, then regardless of how it is used, it is a harmful mildew; the article is unclean. that appear to be beneath the surface of the wall, Leviticus 13:20 The priest shall examine it, and if it appears to be beneath the skin and the hair in it has turned white, the priest shall pronounce him unclean; it is a diseased infection that has broken out in the boil. Leviticus 13:30 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. Ezekiel 13:10-15 Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, / tell those whitewashing the wall that it will fall. Rain will come in torrents, I will send hailstones plunging down, and a windstorm will burst forth. / Surely when the wall has fallen, you will not be asked, ‘Where is the whitewash with which you covered it?’ … Leviticus 13:2-3 “When someone has a swelling or rash or bright spot on his skin that may be an infectious skin disease, he must be brought to Aaron the priest or to one of his sons who is a priest. / 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. Numbers 19:14-15 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. 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. Treasury of Scripture And he shall look on the plague, and, behold, if the plague be in the walls of the house with hollow strakes, greenish or reddish, which in sight are lower than the wall; Leviticus 13:3,19,20,42,49 And the priest shall look on the plague in the skin of the flesh: and when the hair in the plague is turned white, and the plague in sight be deeper than the skin of his flesh, it is a plague of leprosy: and the priest shall look on him, and pronounce him unclean… Jump to Previous Appear Appearance Appears Deeper Disease Examine Face Green Greenish Hollow Hollows House Lower Mark Marked Mildew Plague Red Reddish Seems Sight Spots Streaks Surface Thereof Wall WallsJump to Next Appear Appearance Appears Deeper Disease Examine Face Green Greenish Hollow Hollows House Lower Mark Marked Mildew Plague Red Reddish Seems Sight Spots Streaks Surface Thereof Wall WallsLeviticus 14 1. The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper33. The signs of leprosy in a house 48. The cleansing of that house He is to examine the house This phrase refers to the priest's role in inspecting a house suspected of having mildew, a term that can also be understood as mold or a type of leprosy affecting buildings. The priest acts as a mediator between God and the people, emphasizing the importance of holiness and purity in all aspects of life, including one's dwelling. This inspection process underscores the thoroughness required in maintaining ritual cleanliness, a theme prevalent throughout Leviticus. and if the mildew on the walls consists of green or red depressions that appear to be beneath the surface of the wall Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestThe priest is the central figure responsible for examining the house for mildew. This role underscores the priest's duty in maintaining both spiritual and physical cleanliness among the people. 2. House The house in question is a dwelling place that may be afflicted with mildew, symbolizing impurity or sin that needs to be addressed. 3. Mildew This refers to a physical affliction on the walls of a house, representing spiritual corruption or sin that can permeate a community or individual. 4. Israelite Community The broader context involves the community of Israel, who are called to live in holiness and purity, both physically and spiritually. 5. Promised Land The setting is within the Promised Land, where God’s people are to maintain purity in their living spaces as a reflection of their covenant relationship with Him. Teaching Points Holiness in Daily LifeJust as the Israelites were to maintain their homes free from mildew, Christians are called to keep their lives free from sin. This involves regular self-examination and repentance. Role of Spiritual Leaders The priest’s role in examining the house highlights the importance of spiritual leaders in guiding and maintaining the purity of the community. Symbolism of Mildew Mildew represents sin that can infiltrate and corrupt. Believers must be vigilant in identifying and addressing sin in their lives. Community Responsibility The health of the community is interconnected. Just as mildew in one house can affect others, sin in one part of the community can impact the whole. God’s Provision for Cleansing The detailed instructions for dealing with mildew reflect God’s provision for cleansing and restoration, pointing to the ultimate cleansing through Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 14:37?2. What does Leviticus 14:37 teach about God's concern for purity in dwellings? 3. How does Leviticus 14:37 relate to the broader theme of holiness in Leviticus? 4. Why is it important to inspect for "greenish or reddish depressions" in Leviticus 14:37? 5. How can we apply the principle of spiritual inspection in our lives today? 6. What New Testament teachings parallel the purification process described in Leviticus 14:37? 7. What is the significance of mold in Leviticus 14:37 for ancient Israelites? 8. How does Leviticus 14:37 reflect God's concern for purity and holiness? 9. Why does Leviticus 14:37 focus on physical signs like mold in a house? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 14? 11. What does the Bible say about mildew? 12. What is the Bible's stance on Christians and the law? 13. 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? 14. Can Christians eat anything? (Romans 14:2 vs. Leviticus 11:4-12) What Does Leviticus 14:37 Mean He is to examine the house“He is to examine the house” • The priest, God’s appointed representative, must look personally and carefully. Like the skin inspections in Leviticus 13, the house is not condemned on rumor; it is judged by direct observation (Leviticus 14:35-36; De 19:15). • God’s concern extends beyond people to dwellings, underscoring that holiness embraces every sphere of life (Leviticus 19:2; 1 Corinthians 10:31). • The inspection models pastoral care today—shepherds are to watch over God’s household, the church (Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:2). • Thorough examination mirrors God’s own searching eye (1 Samuel 16:7; Revelation 2:23). and if the mildew on the walls consists of green or red depressions “and if the mildew on the walls consists of green or red depressions” • “Mildew” (sometimes translated “plague of leprosy”) describes an invasive mold that ruins and spreads. Similar wording is used for garments (Leviticus 13:49), showing that sin-corruption can afflict every fabric of life. • Green or red spotting singled out the most obvious, alarming colors—signs of active growth and decay. God does not ignore what people might dismiss as cosmetic; He names and confronts it (Numbers 32:23; Psalm 51:6). • Visible discoloration serves as a mercy, giving the household a chance to act before the contamination penetrates further—paralleling how early conviction of sin calls for timely repentance (Proverbs 28:13; 1 John 1:9). that appear to be beneath the surface of the wall “that appear to be beneath the surface of the wall” • Depth reveals seriousness. A surface stain could be cleaned; a sink-in spot signals decay that has penetrated the structure, just as ingrained sin cannot be fixed with superficial measures (Leviticus 13:3; Matthew 23:25-28). • A hidden, entrenched problem threatens the entire house, hinting at the New Testament picture of a little leaven leavening the whole lump (Galatians 5:9; 1 Corinthians 5:6-7). • The priest must decide if the situation calls for scraping, removal, or demolition (Leviticus 14:40-45). God’s judgments are always measured yet decisive, aiming to protect His people and dwelling place (Ephesians 2:20-22; Hebrews 3:6). summary Leviticus 14:37 teaches that God commands a diligent, priestly inspection of even the walls we live within. Visible signs—green or red depressions—warn of a hidden, deeper corruption that must be dealt with decisively for the house to remain a fit place for His presence. The passage illustrates God’s holistic holiness, His care for His people’s environment, and the call to address sin at its first appearance before it spreads and destroys. (37) With hollow strakes, greenish or reddish.--If the house is really leprous, the priest on inspecting it will find in the walls the same three symptoms which are visible in the skin of leprous human beings: (1) hollow strakes, or, rather, deep cavities or depressions, which the ancient canons define as a depression deeper than the rest of the wall, being the same symptom as in man (see Leviticus 13:3); (2) a greenish or (3) a reddish spot, which were the second and third symptoms of leprosy in men and garments. (Comp. Leviticus 13:49.) According to the canons which obtained during the second Temple, the size of this discoloured spot on the wall had to be that of two beans.Hebrew He is to examineוְרָאָ֣ה (wə·rā·’āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see [the house], הַנֶּ֗גַע (han·ne·ḡa‘) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot and if וְהִנֵּ֤ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! the mildew הַנֶּ֙גַע֙ (han·ne·ḡa‘) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot on the walls בְּקִירֹ֣ת (bə·qî·rōṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7023: A wall consists of green יְרַקְרַקֹּ֔ת (yə·raq·raq·qōṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 3422: Greenish, pale green or א֖וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if red אֲדַמְדַּמֹּ֑ת (’ă·ḏam·dam·mōṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 125: Reddish depressions שְׁקַֽעֲרוּרֹת֙ (šə·qa·‘ă·rū·rōṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8258: Depression, hollow that appear וּמַרְאֵיהֶ֥ן (ū·mar·’ê·hen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine plural Strong's 4758: Sight, appearance, vision to be beneath שָׁפָ֖ל (šā·p̄āl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 8217: Depressed the surface of the wall, הַקִּֽיר׃ (haq·qîr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7023: A wall Links Leviticus 14:37 NIVLeviticus 14:37 NLT Leviticus 14:37 ESV Leviticus 14:37 NASB Leviticus 14:37 KJV Leviticus 14:37 BibleApps.com Leviticus 14:37 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 14:37 Chinese Bible Leviticus 14:37 French Bible Leviticus 14:37 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 14:37 He shall examine the plague (Le Lv Lev.) |
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