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Leviticus 13:57

Leviticus 13:57
And if it appear still in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin; it is a spreading plague: thou shalt burn that wherein the plague is with fire.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

This is the law of the plague of leprosy,.... The rules by which it was to be judged of; whether or no it was

in a garment of woollen, or linen, either the warp or woof, or any thing of skins; which…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Leviticus 13:57-59

Either - in these verses, should be or. See Lev 13:47, Lev 13:49. It should be noticed that no religious or symbolic rite is prescribed for leprosy in clothing. The priest had only to decide whether…

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.