Leviticus 14:40 cpdv — he shall order the stones in which the leprosy is, to be dug out and cast outside the city in an unclean place,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"he shall order the stones in which the leprosy is, to be dug out and cast outside the city in an unclean place, "

— Leviticus 14:40, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 14 — Context

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

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

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

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he shall order the stones in which the leprosy is, to be dug out and cast outside the city in an unclean place,

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and that the house be scraped on the inside all around, and that the dust of the scrapings be scattered outside the city in an unclean place,

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and that other stones be put back, in place of those which had been taken away, and that the house be plastered with other mortar.

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But if, after the stones have been dug out, and the dust wiped away, and it is plastered with other clay,

Leviticus 14:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 14:40 say?
Leviticus 14:40 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “he shall order the stones in which the leprosy is, to be dug out and cast outside the city in an unclean place, ”
Where is Leviticus 14:40 in the Bible?
Leviticus 14:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 14, verse 40.
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 14:40.
What translation should I read Leviticus 14:40 in?
Leviticus 14:40 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 14:40?
Leviticus 14:40 reads (CPDV): “he shall order the stones in which the leprosy is, to be dug out and cast outside the city in an unclean place, ” 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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