Leviticus 13:19
New International Version
and in the place where the boil was, a white swelling or reddish-white spot appears, they must present themselves to the priest.

New Living Translation
but a white swelling or a reddish white spot develops in its place, that person must go to the priest to be examined.

English Standard Version
and in the place of the boil there comes a white swelling or a reddish-white spot, then it shall be shown to the priest.

Berean Standard Bible
and a white swelling or a reddish-white spot develops where the boil was, he must present himself to the priest.

King James Bible
And in the place of the boil there be a white rising, or a bright spot, white, and somewhat reddish, and it be shewed to the priest;

New King James Version
and in the place of the boil there comes a white swelling or a bright spot, reddish-white, then it shall be shown to the priest;

New American Standard Bible
and in the place of the boil there is a white swelling or a reddish-white, bright spot, then it shall be shown to the priest;

NASB 1995
and in the place of the boil there is a white swelling or a reddish-white, bright spot, then it shall be shown to the priest;

NASB 1977
and in the place of the boil there is a white swelling or a reddish-white, bright spot, then it shall be shown to the priest;

Legacy Standard Bible
and in the place of the boil there is a white swelling or a reddish-white bright spot, then it shall be shown to the priest;

Amplified Bible
and in the place of the boil there is a white swelling or a bright spot, reddish white, then it shall be shown to the priest;

Christian Standard Bible
and a white swelling or a reddish-white spot develops where the boil was, the person is to present himself to the priest.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and a white swelling or a reddish-white spot develops where the boil was, the person must present himself to the priest.

American Standard Version
and in the place of the boil there is a white rising, or a bright spot, reddish-white, then it shall be showed to the priest;

English Revised Version
and in the place of the boil there is a white rising, or a bright spot, reddish-white, then it shall be shewed to the priest;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and in its place there is a white sore or a pink area, it must be shown to the priest.

Good News Translation
and if afterward a white swelling or a reddish-white spot appears where the boil was, you shall go to the priest.

International Standard Version
in place of the boil there remains a white swelling or a bright, white-reddish spot, he is to present himself to the priest.

Majority Standard Bible
and a white swelling or a reddish-white spot develops where the boil was, he must present himself to the priest.

NET Bible
and in the place of the boil there is a white swelling or a reddish white bright spot, he must show himself to the priest.

New Heart English Bible
and in the place of the boil there is a white rising, or a bright spot, reddish-white, then it shall be shown to the priest;

Webster's Bible Translation
And in the place of the boil there shall be a white rising, or a bright spot, white, and somewhat reddish, and it be showed to the priest;

World English Bible
and in the place of the boil there is a white swelling, or a bright spot, reddish-white, then it shall be shown to the priest.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and there has been in the place of the ulcer a white rising, or a bright white spot, reddish, then it has been seen by the priest,

Young's Literal Translation
and there hath been in the place of the ulcer a white rising, or a bright white spot, very red, then it hath been seen by the priest,

Smith's Literal Translation
And there was in the place of the burning sore a white rising, or brightness, white, reddish, and he was seen to the priest;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in the place of the ulcer, there appeareth a white scar, or somewhat red, the man shall be brought to the priest:

Catholic Public Domain Version
and in the place of the ulcer, there appears a white or reddish scar, the man shall be brought to the priest.

New American Bible
should now in the place of the boil a white mark or a reddish white blotch develop, the person shall be examined by the priest.

New Revised Standard Version
and in the place of the boil there appears a white swelling or a reddish-white spot, it shall be shown to the priest.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And in the place of the boil there be a white swelling or a shiny spot, white or reddish, it shall be shown to the priest;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And there shall be in the place of the abscess a white sore or a shiny spot of white or of red, he shall show it to the Priest;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and in the place of the boil there is a white rising, or a bright spot, reddish-white, then it shall be shown to the priest.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and there should be in the place of the ulcer a white sore, or one looking white and bright, or fiery, and it shall be seen by the priest;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laws about Skin Diseases
18When a boil appears on someone’s skin and it heals, 19and a white swelling or a reddish-white spot develops where the boil was, he must present himself to the priest. 20The priest shall examine it, and if it appears to be beneath the skin and the hair in it has turned white, the priest shall pronounce him unclean; it is a diseased infection that has broken out in the boil.…

Cross References
Matthew 8:2-4
Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”

Luke 5:12-14
While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. / “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

Mark 1:40-44
Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. ...

Luke 17:12-19
As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance / and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” / When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed. ...

Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

2 Kings 5:1-14
Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. / At this time the Arameans had gone out in bands and had taken a young girl from the land of Israel, and she was serving Naaman’s wife. / She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.” ...

Numbers 12:10-15
As the cloud lifted from above the Tent, suddenly Miriam became leprous, white as snow. Aaron turned toward her, saw that she was leprous, / and said to Moses, “My lord, please do not hold against us this sin we have so foolishly committed. / Please do not let her be like a stillborn infant whose flesh is half consumed when he comes out of his mother’s womb.” ...

Deuteronomy 24:8
In cases of infectious skin diseases, be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you. Be careful to do as I have commanded them.

2 Chronicles 26:19-21
Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. / When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him. / So King Uzziah was a leper until the day of his death. He lived in isolation, leprous and cut off from the house of the LORD, while his son Jotham had charge of the royal palace and governed the people of the land.

Isaiah 53:4
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.

Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Mark 14:3
While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.

Luke 7:22
So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

John 9:1-7
Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. ...

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.


Treasury of Scripture

And in the place of the boil there be a white rising, or a bright spot, white, and somewhat reddish, and it be showed to the priest;

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Leviticus 13
1. The laws whereby the priest is to be guided in discerning the leprosy.














in the place of the boil
The Hebrew word for "boil" is "שְׁחִין" (shechin), which refers to an inflamed spot or sore. In the ancient context, boils were common and could be indicative of various skin diseases. The phrase "in the place of the boil" suggests a specific location on the body where a previous affliction had occurred. This highlights the importance of careful observation and discernment in the priestly duties, as the physical body was seen as a reflection of spiritual health. The boil's location serves as a reminder of past afflictions and the need for ongoing vigilance in one's spiritual journey.

there is a white swelling
The term "white swelling" translates from the Hebrew "נֶתֶק" (netek), which can mean a rising or a scab. White often symbolizes purity or holiness in the Bible, yet here it indicates a potential impurity or disease. This juxtaposition serves as a metaphor for the deceptive nature of sin, which can appear harmless or even righteous but may conceal deeper spiritual issues. The swelling is a call to introspection, urging believers to examine their lives for hidden sins that may disrupt their relationship with God.

or a reddish-white spot
The Hebrew words "אָדַם" (adam) for "reddish" and "לָבָן" (lavan) for "white" describe a discoloration that could indicate a serious skin condition. The combination of red and white may symbolize the tension between sin (often associated with red, as in blood or guilt) and purity (white). This imagery serves as a powerful reminder of the human condition, caught between sin and the call to holiness. It underscores the need for divine intervention and the cleansing power of God’s grace.

it must be shown to the priest
The role of the priest, or "כֹּהֵן" (kohen) in Hebrew, was crucial in ancient Israelite society. Priests acted as mediators between God and the people, and their duties included diagnosing and managing skin diseases. This requirement to show the affliction to the priest emphasizes the importance of community and spiritual leadership in addressing personal and communal sin. It reflects the belief that spiritual leaders are equipped with wisdom and discernment to guide others in their walk with God. This process also illustrates the need for accountability and the value of seeking guidance from those who are spiritually mature.

(19) And in the place of the boil.--If the cicatriced sore breaks out again, and exhibits the usual symptoms of leprosy, the patient is to show himself to the priest.

White, and somewhat reddish.--Better, of a white-reddish colour. This symptom is peculiar to re-opened cicatriced sores, and hence has not been mentioned before. The authorities in the time of Christ describe the mixture of red and white as follows :--"It has the appearance of red wine poured into water, and is either a palish white or somewhat darker."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and a white
לְבָנָ֔ה (lə·ḇā·nāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 3836: White

swelling
שְׂאֵ֣ת (śə·’êṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7613: An elevation, leprous scab, elation, cheerfulness, exaltation in rank, character

or
א֥וֹ (’ōw)
Conjunction
Strong's 176: Desire, if

a reddish-white
לְבָנָ֣ה (lə·ḇā·nāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 3836: White

spot
בַהֶ֖רֶת (ḇa·he·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 934: A whitish spot on the skin

develops
וְהָיָ֞ה (wə·hā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

where
בִּמְק֤וֹם (bim·qō·wm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition

the boil was,
הַשְּׁחִין֙ (haš·šə·ḥîn)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7822: Inflammation, an ulcer

he must present himself
וְנִרְאָ֖ה (wə·nir·’āh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the priest.
הַכֹּהֵֽן׃ (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest


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