New International Versionit is a chronic skin disease and the priest shall pronounce them unclean. He is not to isolate them, because they are already unclean.
New Living Translationit is a chronic skin disease, and the priest must pronounce the person ceremonially unclean. In such cases the person need not be quarantined, for it is obvious that the skin is defiled by the disease.
English Standard Versionit is a chronic leprous disease in the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean. He shall not shut him up, for he is unclean.
Berean Standard Bibleit is a chronic skin disease and the priest must pronounce him unclean. He need not isolate him, for he is unclean.
King James BibleIt is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean, and shall not shut him up: for he is unclean.
New King James Versionit is an old leprosy on the skin of his body. The priest shall pronounce him unclean, and shall not isolate him, for he is unclean.
New American Standard Bibleit is a chronic leprosy on the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean; he shall not isolate him, for he is unclean.
NASB 1995it is a chronic leprosy on the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean; he shall not isolate him, for he is unclean.
NASB 1977it is a chronic leprosy on the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean; he shall not isolate him, for he is unclean.
Legacy Standard Bibleit is a chronic leprosy on the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean; he shall not isolate him, for he is unclean.
Amplified Bibleit is a chronic leprosy on the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean; he shall not isolate him because he is [clearly] unclean.
Christian Standard Bibleit is a chronic serious disease on the skin of his body, and the priest must pronounce him unclean. He need not quarantine him, for he is unclean.
Holman Christian Standard Bibleit is a chronic disease on the skin of his body, and the priest must pronounce him unclean. He need not quarantine him, for he is unclean.
American Standard Versionit is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean: he shall not shut him up, for he is unclean.
Contemporary English Versionhe will say, "This is leprosy. You are unclean and must stay away from everyone else."
English Revised Versionit is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean: he shall not shut him up; for he is unclean.
GOD'S WORD® Translationhe has a chronic skin disease. Without putting him in isolation, the priest must declare him unclean because he is unclean.
Good News Translationit is a chronic skin disease. The priest shall pronounce you unclean; there is no need to isolate you, because you are obviously unclean.
International Standard Versionit's a festering skin disease in his body. The priest is to declare him unclean. The man need not be confined, since he's already unclean.
NET Bibleit is a chronic disease on the skin of his body, so the priest is to pronounce him unclean. The priest must not merely quarantine him, for he is unclean.
New Heart English Bibleit is a chronic leprosy in the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean. He shall not isolate him, for he is unclean.
Webster's Bible TranslationIt is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean, and shall not shut him up; for he is unclean. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleit is a chronic skin disease and the priest must pronounce him unclean. He need not isolate him, for he is unclean.
World English Bibleit is a chronic leprosy in the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean. He shall not isolate him, for he is already unclean. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionit [is] an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest has pronounced him unclean; he does not shut him up, for he [is] unclean.
Young's Literal Translation an old leprosy it is in the skin of his flesh, and the priest hath pronounced him unclean; he doth not shut him up, for he is unclean.
Smith's Literal TranslationIt is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall defile him; he shall not shut him up for he is unclean. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIt shall be judged an inveterate leprosy, and grown into the skin. The priest therefore shall declare him unclean, and shall not shut him up, because he is evidently unclean.
Catholic Public Domain Versionit shall be judged a chronic leprosy, which has grown into the skin. And so the priest shall declare him contaminated, and he shall not seclude him, because he is clearly unclean.
New American Bibleit is a chronic scaly infection on the skin. The priest shall declare the person unclean without quarantine, since the individual is certainly unclean.
New Revised Standard Versionit is a chronic leprous disease in the skin of his body. The priest shall pronounce him unclean; he shall not confine him, for he is unclean. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIt is an old leprosy in the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean and shall not shut him up; for he is unclean.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedThat is old leprosy in the skin of its flesh; the Priest shall declare it unclean and shall not seclude it because he is defiled. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917it is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean; he shall not shut him up; for he is unclean.
Brenton Septuagint Translationit is a leprosy waxing old in the skin of the flesh; and the priest shall pronounce him unclean, and shall separate him, because he is unclean.
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Context Laws about Skin Diseases… 10The priest will examine him, and if there is a white swelling on the skin that has turned the hair white, and there is raw flesh in the swelling, 11itis a chronicskin diseaseand the priestmust pronounce him unclean.He need notisolate him,forheis unclean.12But if the skin disease breaks out all over his skin so that it covers all the skin of the infected person from head to foot, as far as the priest can see,…
Cross References Numbers 12:10-15As 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.” ...
2 Kings 5:1-14Now 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.” ...
2 Chronicles 26:19-21Uzziah, 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 1:5-6Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted. / 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.
Isaiah 53:4Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.
Matthew 8:2-4Suddenly 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.”
Mark 1:40-45Then 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 5:12-16While 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.” ...
Luke 17:12-19As 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. ...
John 9:1-3Now 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 10:38how 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.
Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 Corinthians 5:7Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.
2 Corinthians 5:21God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
Galatians 3:13Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”
Treasury of Scripture It is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean, and shall not shut him up: for he is unclean. Jump to Previous AlreadyBodyChronicClearlyDiseaseFleshIsolateIsolationLeprosyPriestPronouncePronouncedShutSkinUncleanJump to Next AlreadyBodyChronicClearlyDiseaseFleshIsolateIsolationLeprosyPriestPronouncePronouncedShutSkinUncleanLeviticus 13 1.The laws whereby the priest is to be guided in discerning the leprosy.it is a chronic skin diseaseThis phrase refers to a persistent and potentially incurable condition. In the context of ancient Israel, skin diseases were not only medical concerns but also had significant religious implications. The Hebrew term used here can encompass a variety of skin conditions, not limited to what modern medicine would classify as leprosy. The chronic nature of the disease implies a long-term affliction, which in biblical times could be seen as a sign of divine judgment or a test of faith. This reflects the broader biblical theme of suffering and endurance, as seen in the trials of Job. and the priest must pronounce him unclean
The role of the priest in diagnosing and declaring someone unclean highlights the intertwining of religious and health practices in ancient Israel. Priests acted as mediators between God and the people, and their pronouncement carried both spiritual and social consequences. Being declared unclean meant exclusion from the community and religious activities, symbolizing separation from God. This reflects the holiness code in Leviticus, emphasizing purity and the need for the community to remain holy. The priest's authority here prefigures Christ as the ultimate high priest who can cleanse and restore. He need not isolate him
This instruction indicates a deviation from the usual practice of isolating those with skin diseases. The lack of required isolation suggests that the condition is already well-known and its effects are understood, possibly indicating a non-contagious nature. This can be seen as a merciful provision, allowing the afflicted person to remain within the community despite their unclean status. It underscores the balance between maintaining community purity and showing compassion, a theme echoed in Jesus' ministry, where He often reached out to the marginalized and unclean. for he is unclean
The reiteration of the individual's unclean status serves as a reminder of the spiritual and communal implications of impurity. In the Levitical system, uncleanness was not merely a physical state but a spiritual one, affecting one's ability to participate in worship and community life. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of sin and separation from God, and the need for atonement and purification. The concept of uncleanness points forward to the New Testament, where Jesus' sacrifice provides the ultimate cleansing from sin, restoring believers to a right relationship with God. Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestThe religious leader responsible for examining and pronouncing the condition of the skin disease. In ancient Israel, priests served as mediators between God and the people, and they had the authority to declare someone clean or unclean. 2. Person with Skin DiseaseThe individual afflicted with a chronic skin condition, which in the context of Leviticus, could refer to various skin ailments, not just leprosy as understood today. 3. UncleanA state of ritual impurity that required separation from the community and certain religious activities. Being pronounced unclean had significant social and religious implications. 4. QuarantineThe act of isolating an individual to prevent the spread of disease. In this context, the person is not quarantined because the condition is already chronic and recognized as unclean. 5. Israelite CommunityThe broader community affected by the laws of cleanliness and uncleanliness, which were integral to maintaining holiness and purity in their relationship with God. Teaching Points Understanding Ritual PurityThe laws of cleanliness in Leviticus highlight the importance of holiness and separation from sin. They remind us of the need for spiritual purity in our relationship with God. Role of the PriestThe priest's role in declaring someone clean or unclean points to the need for spiritual discernment and leadership in the community. Today, spiritual leaders guide us in understanding and applying God's Word. Chronic Conditions and CommunityChronic conditions, whether physical or spiritual, require ongoing attention and care. The community plays a vital role in supporting those who are struggling. Jesus as the Ultimate HealerWhile Leviticus deals with physical cleanliness, Jesus offers ultimate healing and cleansing from sin, inviting us to come to Him for restoration. Living in CommunityThe laws of cleanliness remind us of our interconnectedness and the impact of our actions on others. We are called to live in a way that promotes the well-being of the entire community. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 13
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How could priests with no formal medical training accurately diagnose skin diseases (Leviticus 13:1-8)?
In Leviticus 22:3, why would a loving God issue such a severe punishment for priests who approach holy things while unclean?
Why is beef consumption considered controversial or problematic?(11) It is an old leprosy.--Either of these symptoms showed that it was the re-appearance of the old distemper, and rendered quarantine needless. The priest is, therefore, to pronounce him unclean at once.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew itהִוא֙(hî)Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, areis a chronicנוֹשֶׁ֤נֶת(nō·wō·še·neṯ)Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 3462:To be slack, languid, sleep, to grow old, stale, inveterateskin diseaseצָרַ֨עַת(ṣā·ra·‘aṯ)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6883:Leprosyand the priestהַכֹּהֵ֑ן(hak·kō·hên)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548:Priestmust pronounce him unclean.וְטִמְּא֖וֹ(wə·ṭim·mə·’ōw)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2930:To be or become uncleanHe need notלֹ֣א(lō)Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, noquarantine him,יַסְגִּרֶ֔נּוּ(yas·gi·ren·nū)Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5462:To shut up, to surrenderforכִּ֥י(kî)Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunctionheהֽוּא׃(hū)Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, areis unclean.טָמֵ֖א(ṭā·mê)Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2931:Unclean
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OT Law: Leviticus 13:11 It is a chronic leprosy (Le Lv Lev.) |
