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Leviticus 13:56

Leviticus 13:56
And if the priest look, and, behold, the plague be somewhat dark after the washing of it; then he shall rend it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the garment, either warp or woof, or whatsoever thing of skin it be, which thou shalt wash,.... After it had been shut up seven days, and viewed by the priest again: if the plague be departed from…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Somewhat dark - Rather, somewhat faint. Compare Lev 13:6.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Leviticus 13:47-59

This is the law concerning the plague of leprosy in a garment, whether linen or woollen. A leprosy in a garment, with discernible indications of it, the colour changed by it, the garment fretted, the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Leviticus 13:56-57

If after washing, the colour is dim, the affected part is to be torn out, and if any further sign of infection is found, the garment must be burnt.