Leviticus 14:40 kjv — Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague is, and they shall cast them into an u…

King James Version

"Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague is, and they shall cast them into an unclean place without the city:"

— Leviticus 14:40, King James Version

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Leviticus 14 — Context

37

And he shall look on the plague, and, behold, if the plague be in the walls of the house with hollow strakes, greenish or reddish, which in sight are lower than the wall;

38

Then the priest shall go out of the house to the door of the house, and shut up the house seven days:

39

And the priest shall come again the seventh day, and shall look: and, behold, if the plague be spread in the walls of the house;

40

Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague is, and they shall cast them into an unclean place without the city:

41

And he shall cause the house to be scraped within round about, and they shall pour out the dust that they scrape off without the city into an unclean place:

42

And they shall take other stones, and put them in the place of those stones; and he shall take other morter, and shall plaister the house.

43

And if the plague come again, and break out in the house, after that he hath taken away the stones, and after he hath scraped the house, and after it is plaistered;

Leviticus 14:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 14:40 say?
Leviticus 14:40 in the King James Version reads: “Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague is, and they shall cast them into an unclean place without the city:”
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 (KJV): “Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague is, and they shall cast them into an unclean place without the city:” 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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