Leviticus 13:52-59

52 He must burn the garment. Because of the persistent and contaminating fungus, the material must be burned.

53 But if when the priest examines it the spot has not spread in the garment,

54 the priest will command the owner to wash the material that has the spot, and he will confiscate it for another seven days.

55 He'll then make another examination after it has been washed; if the spot hasn't changed in appearance, even though it hasn't spread, it is still unclean. Burn it up, whether the fungus has affected the back or the front.

56 If, when the priest makes his examination, the spot has faded after it has been washed, he is to tear the spot from the garment.

57 But if it reappears, it is a fresh outbreak - throw whatever has the spot in the fire.

58 If the garment is washed and the spot has gone away, then wash it a second time; it is clean.

59 "These are the instructions regarding a spot of serious fungus in clothing of wool or linen, woven or knitted material, or any article of leather, for pronouncing them clean or unclean."

Leviticus 13:52-59 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO LEVITICUS 13

In this chapter an account is given of the various sorts of leprosy, and the rules by which they were to be judged of, Le 13:1-3 of the bright spot and scab, Le 13:4-8 of the rising or swelling, Le 13:9-17 of the bile or hot ulcer, Le 13:18-23 of the hot burning or inflammation, Le 13:24-28 of the plague of the scall, Le 13:29-37 of bright spots or blisters, Le 13:38,39 and of shedding the hair, and baldness, Le 13:40-44 of what the leper was to do, and to be done unto, Le 13:45,46 of the leprosy in garments made of linen, woollen, or of skin, Le 13:47-59.