Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On the seventh day the priest is to examine them again, and if the sore has faded and has not spread in the skin, the priest shall pronounce them clean; it is only a rash. They must wash their clothes, and they will be clean. New Living Translation On the seventh day the priest will make another examination. If he finds the affected area has faded and has not spread, the priest will pronounce the person ceremonially clean. It was only a rash. The person’s clothing must be washed, and the person will be ceremonially clean. English Standard Version And the priest shall examine him again on the seventh day, and if the diseased area has faded and the disease has not spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only an eruption. And he shall wash his clothes and be clean. Berean Standard Bible The priest will examine him again on the seventh day, and if the sore has faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is a rash. The person must wash his clothes and be clean. King James Bible And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day: and, behold, if the plague be somewhat dark, and the plague spread not in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is but a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. New King James Version Then the priest shall examine him again on the seventh day; and indeed if the sore has faded, and the sore has not spread on the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only a scab, and he shall wash his clothes and be clean. New American Standard Bible The priest shall then look at him again on the seventh day, and if the infected area has faded and the infection has not spread on the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only a rash. And he shall wash his clothes and be clean. NASB 1995 “The priest shall look at him again on the seventh day, and if the infection has faded and the mark has not spread on the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only a scab. And he shall wash his clothes and be clean. NASB 1977 “And the priest shall look at him again on the seventh day; and if the infection has faded, and the mark has not spread on the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only a scab. And he shall wash his clothes and be clean. Legacy Standard Bible And the priest shall look at him again on the seventh day, and if the infection has faded and the mark has not spread on the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only a scab. And he shall wash his clothes and be clean. Amplified Bible The priest shall examine him again on the seventh day, and if the infection has a more normal color and the spot has not spread on the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only a scab; and he shall wash his clothes and be clean. Christian Standard Bible The priest will examine him again on the seventh day. If the sore has faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest is to pronounce him clean; it is a scab. The person is to wash his clothes and will become clean. Holman Christian Standard Bible The priest will examine him again on the seventh day. If the infection has faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest is to pronounce him clean; it is a scab. The person is to wash his clothes and will become clean. American Standard Version and the priest shall look on him again the seventh day; and, behold, if the plague be dim, and the plague be not spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. Contemporary English Version Then if the disease hasn't become any worse or spread, the priest will say, "You are clean. It is only a sore. After you wash your clothes, you may go home." English Revised Version and the priest shall look on him again the seventh day: and, behold, if the plague be dim, and the plague be not spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. GOD'S WORD® Translation On the seventh day the priest will examine him again. If the diseased area has faded and not spread, the priest must declare him clean. It is only a rash. The person must wash his clothes and will be clean. Good News Translation The priest shall examine you again on the seventh day, and if the sore has faded and has not spread, he shall pronounce you ritually clean; it is only a sore. You shall wash your clothes and be ritually clean. International Standard Version "On the next seventh day, the priest is to examine him again. If the skin rash didn't become dull and it didn't spread in the skin, then the priest is to pronounce him clean: it's a scab. He is to wash his clothes and be clean. Majority Standard Bible The priest will examine him again on the seventh day, and if the sore has faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is a rash. The person must wash his clothes and be clean. NET Bible The priest must then examine it again on the seventh day, and if the infection has faded and has not spread on the skin, then the priest is to pronounce the person clean. It is a scab, so he must wash his clothes and be clean. New Heart English Bible The priest shall examine him again on the seventh day; and look, if the plague has faded, and the plague hasn't spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean. It is a scab. He shall wash his clothes, and be clean. Webster's Bible Translation And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day: and behold, if the plague is somewhat dark, and the plague spreadeth not in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is but a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. World English Bible The priest shall examine him again on the seventh day. Behold, if the plague has faded and the plague hasn’t spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean. It is a scab. He shall wash his clothes, and be clean. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the priest has seen him on the second seventh day, and behold, the plague has faded, and the plague has not spread in the skin, and the priest has pronounced him clean; it [is] a scab, and he has washed his garments, and has been clean. Young's Literal Translation And the priest hath seen him on the second seventh day, and lo, the plague is become weak, and the plague hath not spread in the skin -- and the priest hath pronounced him clean, it is a scab, and he hath washed his garments, and hath been clean. Smith's Literal Translation And the priest saw him in the seventh day, the second time, and behold, the stroke dim, and the stroke spread not in the skin, and the priest cleansed him: it is a scab: and he washed his garments and was clean. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd on the seventh day, he shall look on him: if the leprosy be somewhat obscure, and not spread in the skin, he shall declare him clean, because it is but a scab: and the man shall wash his clothes, and shall be clean. Catholic Public Domain Version And on the seventh day, he shall evaluate him. If the leprosy has become obscured, and has not increased in the skin, he shall declare him clean, because it is a scab. And the man shall wash his clothes, and he shall be clean. New American Bible Should the priest, upon examination again on the seventh day, find that the infection is now faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest shall declare the person clean; it was merely a scab. The person shall wash his garments and so become clean. New Revised Standard Version The priest shall examine him again on the seventh day, and if the disease has abated and the disease has not spread in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only an eruption; and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the priest shall look on him after seven days, and if the disease has been checked and has not spread in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; because it is only a scab, and he shall wash his clothes and be clean. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Priest shall look at it after seven more days; if the sore has been suppressed and the sore has not changed, it is in the skin; the Priest shall declare it clean because it is a scab, and he shall wash his garment and he shall be clean. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day; and, behold, if the plague be dim, and the plague be not spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is a scab; and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the priest shall look upon him the second time on the seventh day; and, behold, if the spot be dark, and the spot have not spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; for it is a mere mark, and the man shall wash his garments and be clean. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws about Skin Diseases…5On the seventh day the priest is to reexamine him, and if he sees that the infection is unchanged and has not spread on the skin, the priest must isolate him for another seven days. 6The priest will examine him again on the seventh day, and if the sore has faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is a rash. The person must wash his clothes and be clean. 7But if the rash spreads further on his skin after he has shown himself to the priest for his cleansing, he must present himself again to the priest.… 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 17:12-14 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. 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. ... Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. 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.” 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. Isaiah 53:4 Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. 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. 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. 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. 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. John 9:6-7 When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing. James 5:14-15 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. / And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Treasury of Scripture And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day: and, behold, if the plague be somewhat dark, and the plague spread not in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is but a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. pronounce Isaiah 11:3,4 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: … Isaiah 42:3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. a scab Leviticus 13:2 When a man shall have in the skin of his flesh a rising, a scab, or bright spot, and it be in the skin of his flesh like the plague of leprosy; then he shall be brought unto Aaron the priest, or unto one of his sons the priests: Deuteronomy 32:5 They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation. James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. wash Leviticus 11:25,28,40 And whosoever beareth ought of the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even… Leviticus 14:8 And he that is to be cleansed shall wash his clothes, and shave off all his hair, and wash himself in water, that he may be clean: and after that he shall come into the camp, and shall tarry abroad out of his tent seven days. 1 Kings 8:38,45 What prayer and supplication soever be made by any man, or by all thy people Israel, which shall know every man the plague of his own heart, and spread forth his hands toward this house: … Jump to Previous Bright Clean Clothes Clothing Dark Dim Disease Diseased Examine Faded Garments Hasn't Increased Infection Less Mark Plague Pronounce Rash Scab Seventh Skin Somewhat Sore Spot Spread Spreadeth Wash Washed WeakJump to Next Bright Clean Clothes Clothing Dark Dim Disease Diseased Examine Faded Garments Hasn't Increased Infection Less Mark Plague Pronounce Rash Scab Seventh Skin Somewhat Sore Spot Spread Spreadeth Wash Washed WeakLeviticus 13 1. The laws whereby the priest is to be guided in discerning the leprosy.The priest will examine him again on the seventh day In the ancient Israelite community, the role of the priest extended beyond spiritual duties to include health inspections, particularly concerning skin diseases. The seventh day is significant, symbolizing completion and divine order, as seen in the creation narrative (Genesis 2:2-3). This period allowed time for observation and potential healing, reflecting God's provision for both physical and spiritual well-being. and if the sore has faded and has not spread on the skin the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is a rash The person must wash his clothes and be clean Persons / Places / Events 1. Moses- The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai. 2. Priest - The individual responsible for examining skin diseases and determining the cleanliness or uncleanliness of a person. 3. Israelites - The people to whom the laws in Leviticus were given, forming the community governed by these laws. 4. Leprosy - A term used in the Bible to describe various skin diseases, not necessarily the modern disease known as leprosy. 5. Tabernacle - The central place of worship for the Israelites, where the priests served and where the laws were often applied. Teaching Points The Role of the PriestThe priest acted as a mediator between God and the people, reflecting the importance of spiritual leadership and discernment in the community. Holiness and Community Health The laws concerning skin diseases were not only about physical health but also about maintaining the holiness and purity of the community. Spiritual Examination Just as the priest examined physical conditions, believers are called to examine their spiritual condition regularly. Jesus as the Ultimate Healer In the New Testament, Jesus fulfills the law by providing ultimate healing and restoration, both physically and spiritually. Community Responsibility The community's role in supporting those who were unclean reflects the importance of compassion and support within the body of Christ.(6) And the priest shall look on him again.--If, on further examination at the end of another week, the priest finds that the bright spot looks darker, and that it has not spread, he is to pronounce the patient clean, and set him at liberty, since it was simply an ordinary scurf; but though not leprous, the eruption indicated some impurity in his blood, and he had therefore to wash his garments. Hebrew The priestהַכֹּהֵ֨ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest will examine וְרָאָה֩ (wə·rā·’āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see him again שֵׁנִית֒ (šê·nîṯ) Number - ordinal feminine singular Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number) on the seventh הַשְּׁבִיעִי֮ (haš·šə·ḇî·‘î) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 7637: Seventh (an ordinal number) day, בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day and if וְהִנֵּה֙ (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! the sore הַנֶּ֔גַע (han·ne·ḡa‘) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot has faded כֵּהָ֣ה (kê·hāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3544: Dim, dull, faint and has not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no spread פָשָׂ֥ה (p̄ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6581: To spread on the skin, בָּע֑וֹר (bā·‘ō·wr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather the priest הַכֹּהֵן֙ (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest shall pronounce him clean; וְטִהֲר֤וֹ (wə·ṭi·hă·rōw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure it הִ֔יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is a rash. מִסְפַּ֣חַת (mis·pa·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4556: Scruf The person must wash וְכִבֶּ֥ס (wə·ḵib·bes) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3526: To trample, to wash his clothes בְּגָדָ֖יו (bə·ḡā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage and be clean. וְטָהֵֽר׃ (wə·ṭā·hêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure Links Leviticus 13:6 NIVLeviticus 13:6 NLT Leviticus 13:6 ESV Leviticus 13:6 NASB Leviticus 13:6 KJV Leviticus 13:6 BibleApps.com Leviticus 13:6 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 13:6 Chinese Bible Leviticus 13:6 French Bible Leviticus 13:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 13:6 The priest shall examine him again (Le Lv Lev.) |
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