Leviticus 14:40

French S21 2007 (Bible Segond 21)

il ordonnera qu'on enlève les pierres attaquées de la plaie et qu'on les jette à l’extérieur de la ville, dans un endroit impur.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, a priest tells people to remove stones that show signs of a plague and throw them outside the city. The priest is giving instructions to keep the city clean and safe. The key message is about removing impurities to maintain cleanliness and health.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a toy box, and one of your toys starts to get moldy. Your parents tell you to take that toy out and put it in the trash far away from your room. This way, the mold doesn't spread to your other toys. That's what the priest is telling people to do with the sick stones.

Historical Background

Leviticus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. This book is part of the laws and instructions for the Israelites, guiding them on how to live holy lives. The context was a time when cleanliness and purity were crucial to maintain the health and sanctity of the community.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this could mean removing negative influences from your environment, such as harmful relationships or toxic habits, to keep your life healthy and positive. Just like the stones, these elements need to be cast away to maintain a clean and safe space.

Topics

• sanctification
• purity
• health
• removal
• spiritual cleansing
• community

Related Verses

• Numbers 19:14
• Ezekiel 43:9
• 1 Corinthians 5:7
• Revelation 22:2
• 2 Corinthians 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'plague' refer to in this verse?

In this context, 'plague' refers to a form of disease or contamination, not just a disease but possibly a spiritual or physical impurity that needed to be removed.

Why were stones considered unclean?

Stones might have been considered unclean if they showed signs of mold, decay, or other forms of contamination that could spread to other parts of the city, affecting the health and purity of the community.

How does this relate to modern times?

Today, we can apply the idea of removing unhealthy or harmful elements from our lives to maintain a positive environment, much like removing the stones to keep the city clean and safe.

What can we learn about community health from this verse?

This verse teaches us that maintaining the health and purity of a community requires collective effort and adherence to guidelines, ensuring that harmful elements are removed and not allowed to spread.