any weave or knit of linen or wool, or any article of leather—
Parallel translations
- WEB whether it is in warp, or woof; of linen, or of wool; whether in a skin, or in anything made of skin;
- KJV Whether it be in the warp, or woof; of linen, or of woollen; whether in a skin, or in any thing made of skin;
- NKJV whether it is in the warp or woof of linen or wool, whether in leather or in anything made of leather,
- NASB whether in warp or woof, of linen or of wool, whether in leather or in any article made of leather,
- NLT woolen or linen fabric, the hide of an animal, or anything made of leather.
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Quick answer
The contamination is described in any part of the fabric or leather, whether woven thread or made-up skin. It matters because the law leaves no material exempt from inspection for defilement.
Overview
The verse specifies warp and woof (the threads of weaving) and worked leather, ensuring that every kind of textile and hide fell under the same standard of examination. Such detailed coverage reflects the comprehensive holiness God required of his people. It reminds believers that no corner of life lies outside God's claim, and that thoroughness in dealing with corruption is part of true holiness.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Jude 1:23save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.
- Lev 13:51On the seventh day the priest shall reexamine it, and if the mildew has spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather, then regardless of how it is used, it is a harmful mildew; the article is unclean.
- Deut 8:11Be careful not to forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes, which I am giving you this day.
- Rev 3:4But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white.
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