Leviticus 14:45 bbe — And the house will have to be pulled down, the stones of it and the wood and the paste; and everything is to be taken o…

Bible in Basic English

"And the house will have to be pulled down, the stones of it and the wood and the paste; and everything is to be taken out to an unclean place outside the town."

— Leviticus 14:45, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 14 — Context

42

And they will take other stones and put them in place of those stones, and he will take other paste and put it on the walls of the house.

43

And if the disease comes out again in the house after he has taken out the stones and after the walls have been rubbed and the new paste put on,

44

Then the priest will come and see it; and if the disease in the house is increased in size, it is the leper's disease working out in the house: it is unclean.

45

And the house will have to be pulled down, the stones of it and the wood and the paste; and everything is to be taken out to an unclean place outside the town.

46

And, in addition, anyone who goes into the house at any time, while it is shut up, will be unclean till evening.

47

And anyone who has been sleeping in the house will have to have his clothing washed; and anyone who takes food in that house will have to have his clothing washed.

48

And if the priest comes in, and sees that the disease is not increased after the new paste has been put on the house, then the priest will say that the house is clean, because the disease is gone.

Leviticus 14:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 14:45 say?
Leviticus 14:45 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the house will have to be pulled down, the stones of it and the wood and the paste; and everything is to be taken out to an unclean place outside the town.”
Where is Leviticus 14:45 in the Bible?
Leviticus 14:45 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 14, verse 45.
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 14:45.
What translation should I read Leviticus 14:45 in?
Leviticus 14:45 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 14:45?
Leviticus 14:45 reads (BBE): “And the house will have to be pulled down, the stones of it and the wood and the paste; and everything is to be taken out to an unclean place outside the town.” 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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