Leviticus 14:56
New International Version
and for a swelling, a rash or a shiny spot,

New Living Translation
and a swelling on the skin, a rash, or discolored skin.

English Standard Version
and for a swelling or an eruption or a spot,

Berean Standard Bible
and for a swelling, rash, or spot,

King James Bible
And for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot:

New King James Version
for a swelling and a scab and a bright spot,

New American Standard Bible
and for a swelling, for a scab, and for a bright spot—

NASB 1995
and for a swelling, and for a scab, and for a bright spot—

NASB 1977
and for a swelling, and for a scab, and for a bright spot—

Legacy Standard Bible
and for a swelling and for a scab and for a bright spot—

Amplified Bible
and for a swelling, and for a scab, and for a bright spot on the skin—

Christian Standard Bible
and for a swelling, scab, or spot,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and for a swelling, scab, or spot,

American Standard Version
and for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot;

English Revised Version
and for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and for skin diseases where there is a sore, a rash, or an irritated area.

International Standard Version
and for swelling of the skin, scabs, and bright spots,

Majority Standard Bible
and for a swelling, rash, or spot,

NET Bible
for the swelling, for the scab, and for the bright spot,

New Heart English Bible
and for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot;

Webster's Bible Translation
And for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot:

World English Bible
and for a swelling, and for a scab, and for a bright spot;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot—

Young's Literal Translation
and for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot, --

Smith's Literal Translation
And for a rising, and for a scab, and for a brightness;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of a scar and of blisters breaking out, of a shining spot, and when the colours are diversely changed:

Catholic Public Domain Version
of scars and erupting pustules, of a shining spot, when the appearance is also variegated,

New American Bible
for marks, lesions and blotches—

New Revised Standard Version
and for a swelling or an eruption or a spot,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And for a swelling and for a scab and for a shiny spot;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And for a sore and for a scab and for a shiny spot,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and of a sore, and of a clear spot, and of a shining one,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Cleansing a Home
55for mildew in clothing or in a house, 56and for a swelling, rash, or spot, 57to determine when something is clean or unclean. This is the law regarding skin diseases and mildew.”…

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.

Hebrews 9:13-14
For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

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.

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.

Isaiah 1:6
From the sole of your foot to the top of your head, there is no soundness—only wounds and welts and festering sores neither cleansed nor bandaged nor soothed with oil.


Treasury of Scripture

And for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot:

a rising

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:

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Leviticus 14
1. The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper
33. The signs of leprosy in a house
48. The cleansing of that house














and for a swelling, rash, or spot,
This phrase refers to various skin conditions that were of concern under the Levitical law. In the context of Leviticus 14, these terms are part of the broader discussion on ceremonial cleanliness and the procedures for purification. The Hebrew terms used here can denote a range of skin issues, from minor irritations to more serious conditions like leprosy, which was a term used for various skin diseases in ancient times.

Biblical Context:
The laws in Leviticus were given to the Israelites as part of the covenant at Sinai. They were intended to set the Israelites apart as a holy people, distinct from the surrounding nations. The detailed instructions for dealing with skin conditions underscore the importance of purity and holiness in the community.

Historical and Cultural Context:
In ancient Israel, skin diseases were not only a health concern but also a matter of ritual purity. Being declared unclean had significant social and religious implications, as it affected one's ability to participate in community and worship activities. The priests acted as health inspectors, determining the status of individuals and their ability to rejoin the community.

Connections to Other Scripture:
The concern for purity and cleanliness is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus heals those with leprosy (e.g., Matthew 8:1-4, Luke 17:11-19). These healings demonstrate Jesus' authority over physical ailments and His role in restoring individuals to both physical and spiritual wholeness.

Types of Jesus Christ:
The purification rituals in Leviticus can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's work. Just as the priest would declare a person clean, Jesus, our High Priest, cleanses us from sin. The physical healing of skin diseases by Jesus symbolizes the deeper spiritual cleansing He provides.

Prophecy:
While not a direct prophecy, the meticulous laws concerning cleanliness and the role of the priesthood point forward to the ultimate purification and redemption found in Christ. The emphasis on holiness and separation from impurity reflects the future promise of a new covenant where believers are made clean through the blood of Jesus.

In summary, this phrase highlights the importance of purity in the Israelite community and serves as a reminder of the comprehensive nature of God's laws, which encompass both physical and spiritual aspects of life. It also points forward to the ultimate cleansing and restoration offered through Jesus Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai. He was responsible for conveying these laws to the Israelites.

2. Israelites
The recipients of the Levitical laws, including the laws concerning cleanliness and uncleanliness, which were crucial for maintaining holiness and purity in the community.

3. Priests
The individuals responsible for examining and declaring a person clean or unclean based on the laws given in Leviticus. They played a critical role in the health and spiritual well-being of the community.

4. Levitical Law
The body of laws given to the Israelites, which includes instructions on how to deal with various skin diseases and conditions, as seen in Leviticus 14.

5. The Tabernacle
The central place of worship for the Israelites, where the priests performed rituals and sacrifices. Maintaining purity was essential for worship in the Tabernacle.
Teaching Points
Understanding Purity and Holiness
The laws in Leviticus highlight the importance of purity and holiness in the community of God's people. They remind us that God is holy and calls His people to live in a way that reflects His character.

The Role of the Priesthood
The priests served as mediators between God and the people, ensuring that the community remained clean and holy. This points to the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who mediates on our behalf.

Spiritual Cleansing
Just as physical cleanliness was necessary for worship in the Tabernacle, spiritual cleansing is necessary for our relationship with God. We are called to examine our hearts and seek forgiveness through Christ.

The Fulfillment in Christ
The laws concerning cleanliness find their fulfillment in Jesus, who cleanses us from all unrighteousness. His healing of the leper in the Gospels illustrates His power to purify and restore.

Community Responsibility
The laws in Leviticus emphasize the community's responsibility to maintain purity. As believers, we are called to support one another in living holy lives and to hold each other accountable.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and for a swelling,
וְלַשְׂאֵ֥ת (wə·laś·’êṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7613: An elevation, leprous scab, elation, cheerfulness, exaltation in rank, character

rash,
וְלַסַּפַּ֖חַת (wə·las·sap·pa·ḥaṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5597: An eruption, scab

or spot,
וְלַבֶּהָֽרֶת׃ (wə·lab·be·hā·reṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 934: A whitish spot on the skin


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