He must
burn the fabric, the woven or knitted material of wool or linen, or any leather
article that has been spoiled; because the defiling mold is persistent, the
article must be burned. Leviticus 13:52
Mold is very dangerous even today for people with
respiratory issues. Mold spreads
throughout a household if left untreated.
God was very concerned about the health of his people and included many
rules to keep them alive. The Israelites
lived in close quarters for a long time and these practices kept them healthy
for 40 years.
Also mold symbolically represented sin, an unclean spot
that spreads if left untreated and will cause death. God wanted them to think clean physically and
spiritually.