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Book of Leviticus - Chapter 13 - Verse 45

13:45
And the leper in whom the plague is, his clothes shall be rent, and his head bare, and he shall put a covering upon his upper lip, and shall cry, Unclean, unclean.

Meaning

In the book of Leviticus, verse 45 of chapter 13 describes the treatment of lepers in ancient Israel. Leprosy was a serious skin disease considered highly contagious and unclean in this time period. The verse instructs that the leper must wear torn clothes, bare their head, cover their upper lip, and announce their uncleanliness by crying out "Unclean, unclean". By following these instructions, the community would be aware of their condition and could take necessary precautions to avoid contact with the leper. This verse highlights the importance of quarantine and separation in preventing the spread of contagious diseases in biblical times. Despite the harsh measures described in this verse, it served as a practical way to protect the health of the community and prevent the further spread of leprosy.

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