Leviticus 14:40

Translations

Modern

…he must order that the contaminated stones be pulled out and thrown into an unclean place outside the city.

Traditional

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:

Literal

…then the priest shall command, and they shall take away the stones in which the plague is, and they shall cast them to the outside of the city, to an unclean place.

Latin

…jubebit erui lapides in quibus lepra est, et projici eos extra civitatem in locum immundum:

Original

Hebrew

English

…he must order that the contaminated stones be pulled out and thrown into an unclean place outside the city.

Notes

Leviticus 14:33–53

Rot or mildew contamination made buildings unhealthy or unsafe. People considered these buildings diseased, so they were not whole or ceremonially clean (see study note on Leviticus 11:1–15:33). The inspection and treatment process was similar to the process for mildew in clothing (Leviticus 13:47–59).

Leviticus 13:1–14:57

Regarding regulations for infections, the idea of "normal" and "abnormal" is important (see “Clean, Unclean, and Holy” Theme Note). Infections in people, clothing, or buildings are not normal. They indicate disease and death. This is the opposite of wholeness. So, infections make a person ceremonially unclean.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Clean, Unclean, and Holy

Related verses

Isaiah 1:25–26
I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities.
Matthew 18:17
If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
Proverbs 22:10
Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
1 Corinthians 5:13
God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”
Revelation 2:14–16
But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality.
Revelation 2:20
But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads My servants to be sexually immoral and to eat food sacrificed to idols.
1 Corinthians 5:5–6
…hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord.
Revelation 2:6
But you have this to your credit: You hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
Revelation 22:15
But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
2 John 1:10–11
If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.
Revelation 2:2
I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles.
Titus 3:10
Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Hyssop John the Baptist Law of Moses Leper, Leprosy Leviticus, Book of Log Medicine and Medical Practice Naaman Oak Priesthood Worship

Topics

House: Built of Stone Houses: Built of Stone and Wood Houses: Liable to Leprosy Priests: Services of Deciding in Cases of Leprosy Sanitation: Contagion Sanitation: Disinfection

Leviticus 14:40

Translations?

Original?

Notes?

Related verses?

Glossary?

Topics?