Leviticus 14:54This is the law for any plague of leprosy, and for an itch,
The setting
Sinai Peninsula, ~1440 BC. Moses concludes the detailed instructions for identifying and cleansing various skin diseases in the Israelite community.
The emotion here: systematic completion of overwhelming divine instructions
The original word
tôrâ (תּוֹרָה) — instruction or law, literally 'pointing the way'
Why it matters
These laws protected the community from contagious diseases when medical knowledge was primitive
Read with care
What most readers miss in Leviticus 14:54
This verse is a summary statement — Moses is organizing complex medical and spiritual laws into categories
Common misconceptionPeople think 'leprosy' in the Bible always means Hansen's disease, but it covered many skin conditions including fungal infections and even mold on clothing.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Leviticus 14:54
Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 14:54 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 14:54 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine law, comprehensive instruction. Notable phrases: this is the law; plague of leprosy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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