Joe: Alright, so Leviticus 14. What’s this all about?

Bible Expert: Leviticus 14 is all about cleansing a person from leprosy.

Joe: Leprosy?! That’s intense. Is that still a thing?

Jamie: *Googles it*

Bible Expert: Yes, it is still a thing. It’s a skin disease caused by bacteria that can affect the eyes, nose, and other parts of the body.

Joe: Wow, so what’s the Bible say about it?

Bible Expert: Well, it lays out a detailed procedure for how to cleanse a person from leprosy. First, the priest must examine the person and determine if they are indeed infected with leprosy. Then, they must take two birds, kill one, and mix the blood of the killed bird with running water. The priest must sprinkle the water on the person and then release the living bird in an open field.

Joe: Wow, that’s intense. What else?

Bible Expert: After that, the person must wash their clothes, shave, and bathe in water. Then, the priest must inspect the person and if he finds that they are cured, the priest must offer a sin offering and a burnt offering.

Joe: That’s really interesting. How do we know if it worked?

Bible Expert: If the person is cured, the priest will declare them clean. If not, they must repeat the procedure.