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He shall break down the house, the stones of it, and the timber of it, and all the mortar of the house; and he shall carry them forth out of the city into an unclean place.
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Sin Requires Radical Action
Commentators see the complete demolition of the infected house as a powerful metaphor for sin. Just as the house was torn down to its foundation, sin must be dealt with decisively in our lives, families, and churches. If left unchecked, it can lead to total ruin, showing that half-measures are sometimes insufficient.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This section is separated from the one on leprosy in clothing (Leviticus 13:47–59), with which it would seem to be naturally connected.…
19th Century
Anglican
And if the plague come again. — If after these alterations and precautions the symptoms reappear, the house must be pulle…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he shall break down the house Order it to be pulled down, and demolished entirely, that is, the priest shall giv…
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The leprosy in a house is difficult for us to understand, much like the leprosy in a garment; but sin, where it reigns in a house, is a plague ther…
