Leviticus 14:47 net — Anyone who lies down in the house must wash his clothes. Anyone who eats in the house must wash his clothes.

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"Anyone who lies down in the house must wash his clothes. Anyone who eats in the house must wash his clothes."

— Leviticus 14:47, NET Bible

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Leviticus 14 — Context

44

the priest is to come and examine it, and if the infection has spread in the house, it is a malignant disease in the house. It is unclean.

45

He must tear down the house, its stones, its wood, and all the plaster of the house, and bring all of it outside the city to an unclean place.

46

Anyone who enters the house all the days the priest has quarantined it will be unclean until evening.

47

Anyone who lies down in the house must wash his clothes. Anyone who eats in the house must wash his clothes.

48

“If, however, the priest enters and examines it, and the infection has not spread in the house after the house has been replastered, then the priest is to pronounce the house clean because the infection has been healed.

49

Then he is to take two birds, a piece of cedar wood, a scrap of crimson fabric, and some twigs of hyssop to purify the house,

50

and he is to slaughter one bird into a clay vessel over fresh water.

Leviticus 14:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 14:47 say?
Leviticus 14:47 in the NET Bible reads: “Anyone who lies down in the house must wash his clothes. Anyone who eats in the house must wash his clothes.”
Where is Leviticus 14:47 in the Bible?
Leviticus 14:47 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 14, verse 47.
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 14:47.
What translation should I read Leviticus 14:47 in?
Leviticus 14:47 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 14:47?
Leviticus 14:47 reads (NET): “Anyone who lies down in the house must wash his clothes. Anyone who eats in the house must wash his clothes.” 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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