Leviticus 14:36 cpdv — And he shall instruct them to carry all things out of the house, before he would enter it and see whether it is leprosy…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he shall instruct them to carry all things out of the house, before he would enter it and see whether it is leprosy, lest all that is in the house become unclean. And after this, he shall enter to examine the leprosy of the house. "

— Leviticus 14:36, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 14:36 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “Then the priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest go into it to see the plague, that all that is in the house be not made unclean: and afterward the priest shall go in to see the house:”

  • ASV

    “And the priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest goeth in to see the plague, that all that is in the house be not made unclean: and afterward the priest shall go in to see the house: ”

  • WEB

    “The priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest goes in to examine the plague, that all that is in the house not be made unclean: and afterward the priest shall go in to inspect the house.”

  • NET

    “Then the priest will command that the house be cleared before the priest enters to examine the infection so that everything in the house does not become unclean, and afterward the priest will enter to examine the house.”

  • DRB

    “And he shall command, that they carry forth all things out of the house, before he go into it, and see whether it have the leprosy, let all things become unclean that are in the house. And afterwards he shall go in to view the leprosy of the house.”

  • BBE

    “And the priest will give orders for everything to be taken out of the house, before he goes in to see the disease, so that the things in the house may not become unclean; and then the priest is to go in to see the house;”

  • KJVA

    “Then the priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest go into it to see the plague, that all that is in the house be not made unclean: and afterward the priest shall go in to see the house:”

Leviticus 14 — Context

33

And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

34

When you will have entered into the land of Canaan, which I will give to you as a possession, if there is the mark of leprosy in a building,

35

he whose house it is shall go and report to the priest, saying: “It seems to me that the mark of leprosy is in my house.”

36

And he shall instruct them to carry all things out of the house, before he would enter it and see whether it is leprosy, lest all that is in the house become unclean. And after this, he shall enter to examine the leprosy of the house.

37

And when he will have seen in its walls something like little hollows, deformed with paleness or redness, and lower than the remaining surface,

38

he shall exit by the door of the house, and immediately close it up for seven days.

39

And returning on the seventh day, he shall examine it. If he finds that the leprosy has spread,

Leviticus 14:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Leviticus 14:36 say?
Leviticus 14:36 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he shall instruct them to carry all things out of the house, before he would enter it and see whether it is leprosy, lest all that is in the house become unclean. And after this, he shall enter to examine the leprosy of the house. ”
Where is Leviticus 14:36 in the Bible?
Leviticus 14:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 14, verse 36.
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 14:36.
What translation should I read Leviticus 14:36 in?
Leviticus 14:36 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 14:36?
Leviticus 14:36 reads (CPDV): “And he shall instruct them to carry all things out of the house, before he would enter it and see whether it is leprosy, lest all that is in the house become unclean. And after this, he shall enter to examine the leprosy of the house. ” 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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