Leviticus 13:51 bbe — And he is to see the mark on the seventh day; if the mark is increased in the clothing, or in the threads of the materi…

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"And he is to see the mark on the seventh day; if the mark is increased in the clothing, or in the threads of the material, or in the leather, whatever the leather is used for, it is the disease biting into it: it is unclean."

— Leviticus 13:51, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 13 — Context

48

If it is in the threads of the linen or of the wool, or in leather, or in anything made of skin;

49

If there are red or green marks on the clothing, or on the leather, or in the threads of the cloth, or in anything made of skin, it is the leper's disease: let the priest see it.

50

And after it has been seen by the priest, the thing which is so marked is to be shut up for seven days:

51

And he is to see the mark on the seventh day; if the mark is increased in the clothing, or in the threads of the material, or in the leather, whatever the leather is used for, it is the disease biting into it: it is unclean.

52

And the clothing, or the wool or linen material, or anything of leather in which is the disease, is to be burned: for the disease is biting into it; let it be burned in the fire.

53

And if the priest sees that the mark is not increased in the clothing or in any part of the material or in the leather,

54

Then the priest will give orders for the thing on which the mark is, to be washed, and to be shut up for seven days more:

Leviticus 13:51 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 13:51 say?
Leviticus 13:51 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he is to see the mark on the seventh day; if the mark is increased in the clothing, or in the threads of the material, or in the leather, whatever the leather is used for, it is the disease biting into it: it is unclean.”
Where is Leviticus 13:51 in the Bible?
Leviticus 13:51 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 13, verse 51.
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 13:51.
What translation should I read Leviticus 13:51 in?
Leviticus 13:51 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 13:51?
Leviticus 13:51 reads (BBE): “And he is to see the mark on the seventh day; if the mark is increased in the clothing, or in the threads of the material, or in the leather, whatever the leather is used for, it is the disease biting into it: it is unclean.” 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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