Leviticus 14:46 cpdv — Whoever enters into the house when it is closed up shall be unclean until evening.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Whoever enters into the house when it is closed up shall be unclean until evening. "

— Leviticus 14:46, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 14 — Context

43

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

44

the priest, upon entering, will have seen that the leprosy has returned, and that the walls are sprinkled with spots, then it is a persistent leprosy and the house is unclean.

45

And so they shall promptly destroy it, and shall cast its stones and timber, and also all the dust, outside the town in an unclean place.

46

Whoever enters into the house when it is closed up shall be unclean until evening.

47

And whoever will have slept in it, or eaten anything, shall wash his clothes.

48

But if the priest, upon entering, will have seen that the leprosy has not spread in the house, after it had been newly plastered, he shall purify it, restoring it to health.

49

And for its purification, he shall take two sparrows, and cedar wood, and vermillion, as well as hyssop,

Leviticus 14:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Leviticus 14:46 say?
Leviticus 14:46 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Whoever enters into the house when it is closed up shall be unclean until evening. ”
Where is Leviticus 14:46 in the Bible?
Leviticus 14:46 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 14, verse 46.
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 14:46.
What translation should I read Leviticus 14:46 in?
Leviticus 14:46 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 14:46?
Leviticus 14:46 reads (CPDV): “Whoever enters into the house when it is closed up shall be unclean until evening. ” 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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