Leviticus 13:56If the priest looks, and behold, the plague has faded after it is washed, then he shall tear it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof:
The setting
Sinai Peninsula, ~1445 BC. Hope emerges as the priest sees the contamination has faded with washing. Only the affected area needs removal — the rest can be saved...
The emotion here: relieved gratitude while recording God's provision for restoration and partial redemption
The original word
qara (קָרַע) — to tear out, rip away completely
Why it matters
This surgical approach to fabric contamination shows sophisticated understanding of localized vs. systemic infection
Read with care
What most readers miss in Leviticus 13:56
This is actually good news — partial contamination means partial salvation, not total loss
Common misconceptionPeople read this as more destruction, but it's actually about salvation — the priest is SAVING most of the item by removing only the infected part.
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Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 13:56 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 13:56 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include partial healing, surgical precision. Notable phrases: plague has faded; tear it out. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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