New International VersionWhen the priest sees the raw flesh, he shall pronounce them unclean. The raw flesh is unclean; they have a defiling disease.
New Living TranslationThe priest must make this pronouncement as soon as he sees an open sore, since open sores indicate the presence of a skin disease.
English Standard VersionAnd the priest shall examine the raw flesh and pronounce him unclean. Raw flesh is unclean, for it is a leprous disease.
Berean Standard BibleWhen the priest sees the raw flesh, he must pronounce him unclean. The raw flesh is unclean; it is a skin disease.
King James BibleAnd the priest shall see the raw flesh, and pronounce him to be unclean: for the raw flesh is unclean: it is a leprosy.
New King James VersionAnd the priest shall examine the raw flesh and pronounce him to be unclean; for the raw flesh is unclean. It is leprosy.
New American Standard BibleThe priest shall look at the raw flesh, and he shall pronounce him unclean; the raw flesh is unclean, it is leprosy.
NASB 1995“The priest shall look at the raw flesh, and he shall pronounce him unclean; the raw flesh is unclean, it is leprosy.
NASB 1977“And the priest shall look at the raw flesh, and he shall pronounce him unclean; the raw flesh is unclean, it is leprosy.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd the priest shall look at the raw flesh, and he shall pronounce him unclean; the raw flesh is unclean; it is leprosy.
Amplified BibleThe priest shall examine the raw flesh, and he shall pronounce him unclean; the raw flesh is unclean, it is leprosy.
Christian Standard BibleWhen the priest examines the raw flesh, he must pronounce him unclean. Raw flesh is unclean; this is a serious skin disease.
Holman Christian Standard BibleWhen the priest examines the raw flesh, he must pronounce him unclean. Raw flesh is unclean; it is a skin disease.
American Standard VersionAnd the priest shall look on the raw flesh, and pronounce him unclean: the raw flesh is unclean: it is leprosy.
English Revised VersionAnd the priest shall look on the raw flesh, and pronounce him unclean: the raw flesh is unclean: it is leprosy.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe priest will examine the raw flesh and declare him unclean. The raw flesh is unclean. It is an infectious skin disease.
Good News TranslationThe priest shall examine you again, and if he sees an open sore, he shall pronounce you unclean. An open sore means a dreaded skin disease, and you are unclean.
International Standard VersionThe priest is to examine the infected flesh and declare him unclean. The raw flesh is unclean; it's an infectious skin disease.
NET Bibleso the priest is to examine the raw flesh and pronounce him unclean--it is diseased.
New Heart English BibleThe priest shall examine the raw flesh, and pronounce him unclean: the raw flesh is unclean. It is leprosy.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the priest shall see the raw flesh, and pronounce him to be unclean: for the raw flesh is unclean: it is a leprosy. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen the priest sees the raw flesh, he must pronounce him unclean. The raw flesh is unclean; it is a skin disease.
World English BibleThe priest shall examine the raw flesh, and pronounce him unclean: the raw flesh is unclean. It is leprosy. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the priest has seen the raw flesh, and has pronounced him unclean; the raw flesh is unclean—it [is] leprosy.
Young's Literal Translation and the priest hath seen the raw flesh, and hath pronounced him unclean; the raw flesh is unclean, it is leprosy.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the priest saw the living flesh, and he defiled him: the living flesh it is unclean: it is leprosy. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen by the judgment of the priest he shall be defiled, and shall be reckoned among the unclean: for live flesh, if it be spotted with leprosy, is unclean.
Catholic Public Domain Versionthen by the judgment of the priest he shall be polluted, and he shall be considered to be among the unclean. For the live flesh, if it is spotted with leprosy, is unclean.
New American Bibleon observing the raw flesh, the priest shall declare the person unclean, because raw flesh is unclean; it is a scaly infection.
New Revised Standard Versionthe priest shall examine the raw flesh and pronounce him unclean. Raw flesh is unclean, for it is a leprous disease. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the priest shall see the raw flesh, and pronounce the raw flesh unclean; for it is unclean; it is leprosy.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd the Priest shall see the raw flesh, and he shall declare the raw flesh defiled, because that is leprosy. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the priest shall look on the raw flesh, and pronounce him unclean; the raw flesh is unclean: it is leprosy.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd the priest shall look upon the sound flesh, and the sound flesh shall prove him to be unclean; for it is unclean, it is a leprosy.
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Context Laws about Skin Diseases… 14But whenever raw flesh appears on someone, he will be unclean. 15When the priestseesthe rawflesh,he must pronounce him unclean.The rawfleshis unclean;itis a skin disease.16But if the raw flesh changes and turns white, he must go to the priest.…
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.” ...
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.”
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. ...
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. ...
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.
Matthew 10:8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
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.” ...
Deuteronomy 24:8In 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.
Matthew 11:5The 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.
2 Kings 7:3-10Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate, and they said to one another, “Why just sit here until we die? / If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.” / So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. ...
Isaiah 53:4Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.
Mark 14:3While 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 4:27And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.”
Treasury of Scripture And the priest shall see the raw flesh, and pronounce him to be unclean: for the raw flesh is unclean: it is a leprosy. Jump to Previous DiseaseDiseasedExamineFleshInfectiousLeprosyPronouncePronouncedRawUncleanJump to Next DiseaseDiseasedExamineFleshInfectiousLeprosyPronouncePronouncedRawUncleanLeviticus 13 1.The laws whereby the priest is to be guided in discerning the leprosy.When the priest sees the raw fleshIn ancient Israel, priests served not only as religious leaders but also as health inspectors. The role of the priest in diagnosing skin diseases highlights the integration of spiritual and physical health. The "raw flesh" refers to an open sore or wound, which was a visible sign of impurity. This inspection process ensured that the community remained ritually clean, as physical ailments often symbolized spiritual impurity. The priest's role here can be seen as a type of Christ, who is our ultimate High Priest, discerning the condition of our hearts. he must pronounce him unclean The declaration of uncleanness was significant in maintaining the holiness of the community. Being pronounced unclean meant exclusion from communal worship and daily life, emphasizing the seriousness of sin and impurity. This separation underscores the need for atonement and purification, pointing to the ultimate cleansing through Christ's sacrifice. The priest's authority to declare someone unclean reflects the divine authority given to Christ to judge and purify. The raw flesh is unclean The repetition of "raw flesh" being unclean reinforces the severity of the condition. In the biblical context, uncleanness was not merely a physical state but a spiritual one, affecting one's relationship with God and the community. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where sin is described as a condition that separates humanity from God, necessitating a savior. it is a skin disease The term "skin disease" encompasses a range of conditions, not limited to leprosy as understood today. In the ancient Near East, such diseases were often seen as divine punishment or a test of faith. The meticulous laws in Leviticus reflect God's concern for both the physical and spiritual well-being of His people. This attention to detail foreshadows the comprehensive healing and restoration offered through Jesus, who healed both physical ailments and spiritual brokenness. Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestIn ancient Israel, priests were responsible for religious rituals and maintaining the purity of the community. They acted as mediators between God and the people, and in this context, they were tasked with diagnosing skin diseases. 2. Raw FleshThis term refers to a visible sign of a skin disease, indicating a serious condition that rendered a person ceremonially unclean. 3. UncleanA state of ritual impurity that required separation from the community and specific purification rites to restore cleanliness. 4. Skin DiseaseOften translated as "leprosy" in older versions, this term encompasses a variety of skin conditions that could affect ritual purity. 5. Israelite CommunityThe people of Israel, who were bound by the laws given through Moses, including those concerning cleanliness and purity. Teaching Points The Role of the PriestThe priest's role in diagnosing and declaring someone unclean highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and discernment in maintaining community holiness. Understanding UncleanlinessUncleanliness in the Old Testament often symbolizes sin and separation from God. Recognizing our own "unclean" areas can lead us to seek God's cleansing. The Seriousness of SinJust as raw flesh indicated a serious condition, sin is a serious issue that requires attention and repentance to restore our relationship with God. Compassion and RestorationThe laws concerning skin diseases remind us of the need for compassion and the importance of restoring those who are separated from the community. Christ as the Ultimate HealerJesus' healing of lepers in the New Testament shows that He is the ultimate source of cleansing and restoration, both physically and spiritually. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 13
What is the origin of baptism?
How could priests with no formal medical training accurately diagnose skin diseases (Leviticus 13:1-8)?
Why does the text attribute certain skin conditions to divine judgment instead of natural causes (Leviticus 13:9-17)?
Does commanding people with suspicious spots to remain quarantined align with modern understandings of infectious diseases (Leviticus 13:4-5)?(15) And the priest shall see the raw flesh.--Rather, the sound flesh.It will be seen that it is the sound flesh only, and not the white hair, which renders the patient unclean.
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Hebrew When the priestהַכֹּהֵ֛ן(hak·kō·hên)Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548:Priestseesוְרָאָ֧ה(wə·rā·’āh)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200:To seethe rawהַחַ֖י(ha·ḥay)Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2416:Alive, raw, fresh, strong, lifeflesh,הַבָּשָׂ֥ר(hab·bā·śār)Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1320:Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, manhe must pronounce him unclean.וְטִמְּא֑וֹ(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 uncleanThe rawהַחַ֛י(ha·ḥay)Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2416:Alive, raw, fresh, strong, lifefleshהַבָּשָׂ֥ר(hab·bā·śār)Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1320:Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, manis unclean;טָמֵ֥א(ṭā·mê)Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2931:Uncleanitה֖וּא(hū)Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, areis a skin disease.צָרַ֥עַת(ṣā·ra·‘aṯ)Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6883:Leprosy
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