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Radical Removal of Corruption
Commentators explain that if the 'leprosy' (likely a type of mold or fungus) reappeared after the initial infected piece was removed, it was considered a 'spreading plague.' This indicated the corruption was incurable within the fabric. The only solution was complete destruction by fire, demonstrating the law's serious approach to containing pervasive decay.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 13:57–59
18th Century
Theologian
Either - in these verses, should be 'or'. See Leviticus 13:47, Leviticus 13:49.
It should be noticed that no religious or …
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 13:57
19th Century
Bishop
And if it appear still. —If, after the affected piece has been cut out and burned, the affliction appears again in anothe…
John Gill
On Leviticus 13:57
17th Century
Pastor
And if it appear still in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in anything of skin After the piece has bee…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 13:47–59
17th Century
Minister
The garment suspected of being tainted with leprosy was not to be burned immediately. If, upon inspection, a leprous spot was found, it must be bur…