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any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/leviticus/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />for defiling molds in fabric or in a house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/leviticus/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and mildew, whether on clothing or in a house;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/leviticus/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for leprous disease in a garment or in a house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />for mildew in clothing or in a house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And for the leprosy of a garment, and of a house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />for the leprosy of a garment and of a house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and for the leprous garment or house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and for the leprous garment or house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and for the leprous garment or house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and for the leprous garment or house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and for the leprous garment or house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for mildew in clothing or on a house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for mildew in clothing or on a house, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and for the leprosy of a garment, and for a house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and for the leprosy of a garment, and for a house;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />that infects clothing or houses<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />for fungal infections on clothing or in a house, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />for mildew in clothing or in a house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for the diseased garment, for the house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and for the destructive mildew of a garment, and for a house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And for the leprosy of a garment, and of a house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and for the destructive mildew of a garment, and for a house, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and for leprosy of a garment, and of a house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and for leprosy of a garment, and of a house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And for the leprosy of a garment, and for a house,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of the leprosy of garments and houses, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />of the leprosy of garments and houses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and for fungus diseases in garments and houses—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for leprous diseases in clothing and houses,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And for the plague of leprosy in a garment and of a house<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And for the plague of leprosy of a cloak and of a house,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and for the leprosy of a garment, and for a house;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and of the leprosy of a garment, and of a house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/14-55.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=3898" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/14.htm">Cleansing a Home</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">54</span>This is the law for any infectious skin disease, for a scaly outbreak, <span class="reftext">55</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6883.htm" title="6883: ū·lə·ṣā·ra·‘aṯ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Leprosy. From tsara'; leprosy.">for mildew</a> <a href="/hebrew/899.htm" title="899: hab·be·ḡeḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage. From bagad; a covering, i.e. Clothing; also treachery or pillage.">in clothing</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: wə·lab·bā·yiṯ (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">or in a house,</a> </span><span class="reftext">56</span>and for a swelling, rash, or spot,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/19-14.htm">Numbers 19:14-22</a></span><br />This is the law when a person dies in a tent: Everyone who enters the tent and everyone already in the tent will be unclean for seven days, / and any open container without a lid fastened on it is unclean. / Anyone in the open field who touches someone who has been killed by the sword or has died of natural causes, or anyone who touches a human bone or a grave, will be unclean for seven days. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/24-8.htm">Deuteronomy 24:8</a></span><br />In cases of infectious skin diseases, be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you. Be careful to do as I have commanded them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">2 Kings 5:1-14</a></span><br />Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. / At this time the Arameans had gone out in bands and had taken a young girl from the land of Israel, and she was serving Naaman’s wife. / She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-19.htm">2 Chronicles 26:19-21</a></span><br />Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. / When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him. / So King Uzziah was a leper until the day of his death. He lived in isolation, leprous and cut off from the house of the LORD, while his son Jotham had charge of the royal palace and governed the people of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a></span><br />Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-2.htm">Matthew 8:2-4</a></span><br />Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-40.htm">Mark 1:40-44</a></span><br />Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-12.htm">Luke 5:12-14</a></span><br />While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. / “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-12.htm">Luke 17:12-19</a></span><br />As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance / and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” / When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/9-6.htm">John 9:6-7</a></span><br />When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-9.htm">Acts 10:9-16</a></span><br />The next day at about the sixth hour, as the men were approaching the city on their journey, Peter went up on the roof to pray. / He became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. / He saw heaven open and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-19.htm">Romans 6:19</a></span><br />I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. Just as you used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity and to escalating wickedness, so now offer them in slavery to righteousness leading to holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-11.htm">1 Corinthians 6:11</a></span><br />And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">2 Corinthians 7:1</a></span><br />Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-26.htm">Ephesians 5:26</a></span><br />to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And for the leprosy of a garment, and of a house,</p><p class="hdg">the leprosy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/13-47.htm">Leviticus 13:47-59</a></b></br> The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, <i>whether it be</i> a woollen garment, or a linen garment; … </p><p class="hdg">of a house</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/14-34.htm">Leviticus 14:34</a></b></br> When ye be come into the land of Canaan, which I give to you for a possession, and I put the plague of leprosy in a house of the land of your possession;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/14-47.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-54.htm">Disease</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-59.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-47.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-53.htm">House</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-26.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-54.htm">Leprosy</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-48.htm">Mildew</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-54.htm">Signs</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/15-5.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-57.htm">Disease</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-17.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-5.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-17.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-8.htm">Leprosy</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-57.htm">Mildew</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-26.htm">Signs</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/14-1.htm">The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/14-33.htm">The signs of leprosy in a house</a></span><br><span class="reftext">48. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/14-48.htm">The cleansing of that house</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/leviticus/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>for mildew in clothing or in a house,</b><br>This phrase addresses the issue of mildew, which in biblical times was considered a serious problem due to its potential to spread and cause damage. Mildew, a type of fungus, could affect both clothing and houses, leading to ritual impurity. The concern for mildew reflects the broader Levitical theme of maintaining purity and cleanliness, which was essential for the Israelites to remain in right standing with God.<br><br>In the ancient Near East, clothing was often made from wool or linen, materials susceptible to mildew in humid conditions. Houses, typically constructed from stone or mud-brick, could also harbor mildew, especially in damp environments. The presence of mildew was not only a practical concern but also a spiritual one, as it could render individuals and their possessions ceremonially unclean.<br><br>The instructions for dealing with mildew are part of the larger Levitical code, which emphasizes holiness and separation from impurity. This reflects God's desire for His people to be distinct from surrounding nations, both in their worship and daily living. The meticulous attention to detail in these laws underscores the importance of obedience and the seriousness with which God views sin and impurity.<br><br>In a broader biblical context, mildew can be seen as a symbol of sin and corruption, which can spread and defile if not addressed. This connects to the New Testament teachings on sin, where believers are called to be vigilant and to cleanse themselves from all defilement (<a href="/2_corinthians/7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:1</a>).<br><br>The cleansing rituals for mildew, involving inspection by a priest and potential destruction of affected items, foreshadow the work of Christ, who purifies and cleanses believers from sin. Just as the priest would declare something clean or unclean, Jesus, our High Priest, declares us clean through His sacrifice (<a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11-14</a>).<br><br>Overall, this phrase highlights the importance of purity, the seriousness of sin, and the need for divine intervention to restore cleanliness and holiness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai. He is the central figure in delivering God's instructions to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The recipients of the laws given in Leviticus, including the laws concerning cleanliness and purification.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/priests.htm">Priests</a></b><br>The individuals responsible for inspecting and declaring cleanliness or uncleanliness, particularly in cases of mildew or leprosy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The context in which these laws were to be applied, as the Israelites were preparing to enter and settle in the land God promised to them.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mildew.htm">Mildew</a></b><br>A symbol of impurity and corruption that could affect clothing or houses, requiring purification rituals.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_purity.htm">Holiness and Purity</a></b><br>The laws concerning mildew remind us of God's call to holiness and the importance of purity in our lives. Just as mildew could corrupt clothing or a house, sin can corrupt our hearts and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_priesthood.htm">Role of the Priesthood</a></b><br>The priests' role in inspecting and declaring cleanliness points to the need for spiritual discernment and leadership in addressing sin and impurity within the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_cleansing.htm">Symbolism of Cleansing</a></b><br>The physical act of cleansing from mildew symbolizes the spiritual cleansing we receive through Christ. It is a reminder of the need for ongoing repentance and renewal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites were responsible for maintaining purity in their community, we are called to uphold standards of holiness and accountability within our Christian communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_care.htm">God's Provision and Care</a></b><br>These laws demonstrate God's concern for the well-being of His people, providing practical guidelines for living in a way that honors Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_amos_teach_about_justice.htm">What does 'ceremonially unclean' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_sabbatarianism.htm">What does the Bible say about mildew?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_explain_leviticus_14_on_mold_today.htm">How can one explain the instruction for dealing with mold or 'leprous' houses (Leviticus 14:33-53) given the differences in understanding mold remediation today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_leprosy.htm">What does the Bible mention about leprosy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/14-55.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">for mildew</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְצָרַ֥עַת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·ṣā·ra·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6883.htm">Strong's 6883: </a> </span><span class="str2">Leprosy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in clothing</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבֶּ֖גֶד</span> <span class="translit">(hab·be·ḡeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_899.htm">Strong's 899: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or in a house,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלַבָּֽיִת׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lab·bā·yiṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/14-55.htm">Leviticus 14:55 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/14-55.htm">Leviticus 14:55 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/14-55.htm">Leviticus 14:55 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/14-55.htm">Leviticus 14:55 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/14-55.htm">Leviticus 14:55 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/14-55.htm">Leviticus 14:55 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/14-55.htm">Leviticus 14:55 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/14-55.htm">Leviticus 14:55 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/14-55.htm">Leviticus 14:55 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/14-55.htm">Leviticus 14:55 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/14-55.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 14:55 And for the destructive mildew (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/14-54.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 14:54"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 14:54" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/14-56.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 14:56"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 14:56" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>