Leviticus 13:47 web — "The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it is a woolen garment, or a linen garment;

World English Bible

""The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it is a woolen garment, or a linen garment;"

— Leviticus 13:47, World English Bible

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Leviticus 13 — Context

44

he is a leprous man. He is unclean. The priest shall surely pronounce him unclean. His plague is on his head.

45

"The leper in whom the plague is shall wear torn clothes, and the hair of his head shall hang loose. He shall cover his upper lip, and shall cry, 'Unclean! Unclean!'

46

All the days in which the plague is in him he shall be unclean. He is unclean. He shall dwell alone. Outside of the camp shall be his dwelling.

47

"The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it is a woolen garment, or a linen garment;

48

whether it is in warp, or woof; of linen, or of wool; whether in a skin, or in anything made of skin;

49

if the plague is greenish or reddish in the garment, or in the skin, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in anything made of skin; it is the plague of leprosy, and shall be shown to the priest.

50

The priest shall examine the plague, and isolate the plague seven days.

Leviticus 13:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 13:47 say?
Leviticus 13:47 in the World English Bible reads: “"The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it is a woolen garment, or a linen garment;”
Where is Leviticus 13:47 in the Bible?
Leviticus 13:47 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 13, verse 47.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 13:47.
What translation should I read Leviticus 13:47 in?
Leviticus 13:47 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 13:47?
Leviticus 13:47 reads (WEB): “"The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it is a woolen garment, or a linen garment;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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