Leviticus 14:55 cpdv — of the leprosy of garments and houses,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"of the leprosy of garments and houses, "

— Leviticus 14:55, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 14 — Context

52

And he shall purify it as much with the blood of the sparrow as with the living water, and with the living sparrow, and the cedar wood, and the hyssop, and the vermillion.

53

And when he has released the sparrow to fly freely away into the field, he shall pray for the house, and it shall be justly cleansed.

54

This is the law of every kind of leprosy and plague:

55

of the leprosy of garments and houses,

56

of scars and erupting pustules, of a shining spot, when the appearance is also variegated,

57

so that it can be known at what time a thing is clean or unclean.

Leviticus 14:55 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 14:55 say?
Leviticus 14:55 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “of the leprosy of garments and houses, ”
Where is Leviticus 14:55 in the Bible?
Leviticus 14:55 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 14, verse 55.
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 14:55.
What translation should I read Leviticus 14:55 in?
Leviticus 14:55 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 14:55?
Leviticus 14:55 reads (CPDV): “of the leprosy of garments and houses, ” 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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