Whether—in the warp, or woof— The warp is that range of threads which are set or fixed lengthwise in the loom, and through which the weaver shoots the cross threads called the woof; and I apprehend that the expression in the sacred writer means no more than the general texture of the linen or woollen garment, as much as to say, whether it be in the texture of linen or of woollen: and so, in the 59th verse, it is used again to express its being woven. Should it however be supposed, that a real distinction between warp and woof is intended, there seems no impropriety in supposing, that the infection might be originally in either the thread which composed the warp, or in that which composed the woof; and from thence communicated to the whole garment.
Note; The leprosy of sin cleaves, in some sense, to the very garments which cover us when abused to the service of pride and lust; and not the garments, but they that wear them, must suffer the vengeance of eternal fire.