New International VersionIf, however, the sore is unchanged so far as the priest can see, and if black hair has grown in it, the affected person is healed. They are clean, and the priest shall pronounce them clean.
New Living TranslationBut if the color of the scabby sore does not change and black hair has grown on it, it has healed. The priest will then pronounce the person ceremonially clean.
English Standard VersionBut if in his eyes the itch is unchanged and black hair has grown in it, the itch is healed and he is clean, and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
Berean Standard BibleIf, however, in his sight the scaly outbreak is unchanged and black hair has grown in it, then it has healed. He is clean, and the priest is to pronounce him clean.
King James BibleBut if the scall be in his sight at a stay, and that there is black hair grown up therein; the scall is healed, he is clean: and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
New King James VersionBut if the scale appears to be at a standstill, and there is black hair grown up in it, the scale has healed. He is clean, and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
New American Standard BibleIf in his sight the scale has remained, however, and black hair has grown in it, the scale has healed, and he is clean; and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
NASB 1995“If in his sight the scale has remained, however, and black hair has grown in it, the scale has healed, he is clean; and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
NASB 1977“If in his sight the scale has remained, however, and black hair has grown in it, the scale has healed, he is clean; and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
Legacy Standard BibleIf in his sight the scale has remained, however, and black hair has grown in it, the scale has healed, he is clean; and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
Amplified BibleIf, in the priest’s estimation, the scale has remained [without spreading], and black hair has grown in it, the scale is healed; he is clean, and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
Christian Standard BibleBut if as far as he can see, the scaly outbreak remains unchanged and black hair has grown in it, then it has healed; he is clean. The priest is to pronounce the person clean.
Holman Christian Standard BibleBut if as far as he can see, the scaly outbreak remains unchanged and black hair has grown in it, then it has healed; he is clean. The priest is to pronounce the person clean.”
American Standard VersionBut if in his eyes the scall be at a stay, and black hair be grown up therein; the scall is healed, he is clean: and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
Contemporary English VersionBut if he thinks you are completely well, he will say, "You are clean."
English Revised VersionBut if in his eyes the scall be at a stay, and black hair be grown up therein; the scall is healed, he is clean: and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationBut if he sees that the scab hasn't spread and black hair grows on it, the scab is healed. The person is clean, so the priest must declare him clean.
Good News TranslationBut if in the priest's opinion the sore has not spread and healthy hairs are growing in it, the sore has healed, and the priest shall pronounce you ritually clean.
International Standard VersionIf, in his opinion, the scab remained the same and a black hair grew in it, then the scab has healed. He's clean. The priest is to declare him clean.
NET BibleIf, as far as the priest can see, the scall has stayed the same and black hair has sprouted in it, the scall has been healed; the person is clean. So the priest is to pronounce him clean.
New Heart English BibleBut if in his eyes the itch is arrested, and black hair has grown in it; the itch is healed, he is clean. The priest shall pronounce him clean.
Webster's Bible TranslationBut if the scall shall be in his sight at a stay, and there is black hair grown in it; the scall is healed, he is clean: and the priest shall pronounce him clean. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIf, however, in his sight the scaly outbreak is unchanged and black hair has grown in it, then it has healed. He is clean, and the priest is to pronounce him clean.
World English BibleBut if in his eyes the itch is arrested and black hair has grown in it, then the itch is healed. He is clean. The priest shall pronounce him clean. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if in his eyes the scale has stayed, and black hair has sprung up in it, the scale has been healed—he [is] clean—and the priest has pronounced him clean.
Young's Literal Translation and if in his eyes the scall hath stayed, and black hair hath sprung up in it, the scall hath been healed -- he is clean -- and the priest hath pronounced him clean.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd if in his eyes the scall stood still, and black hair sprang up in it, the scall was healed; he is clean: and the priest cleansed him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if the spot be stayed, and the hair be black, let him know that the man is healed, and let him confidently pronounce him clean.
Catholic Public Domain VersionFurthermore, if the spot has not increased, and the hair is black, let him know that the man is healed: and let him confidently pronounce him clean.
New American BibleIf, however, the scall has remained unchanged in color and black hair has grown in it, the disease has been healed; the person is clean, and the priest shall declare the individual clean.
New Revised Standard VersionBut if in his eyes the itch is checked, and black hair has grown in it, the itch is healed, he is clean; and the priest shall pronounce him clean. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut if the disease remains in its place and there is black hair grown up in it; the disease is healed, he is clean; and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd if the sore has remained in its place and black hair springs up in it, the plague is healed, because it is clean. The Priest shall declare him clean. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But if the scall stay in its appearance, and black hair be grown up therein; the scall is healed, he is clean; and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationBut if the scurf remain before him in its place, and a dark hair should have arisen in it, the scurf is healed: he is clean, and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Laws about Skin Diseases… 36the priest is to examine him, and if the scaly outbreak has spread on the skin, the priest need not look for yellow hair; the person is unclean. 37If, however,in his sightthe scaly outbreakis unchangedand blackhairhas grownin it,then ithas healed.Heis clean,and the priestis to pronounce him clean.38When a man or a woman has white spots on the skin,…
Cross References 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 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.” ...
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.” ...
Matthew 10:8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
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 7:22So 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.
Isaiah 53:4Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.
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 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.
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.
John 9:6-7When 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.
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. ...
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 But if the scale be in his sight at a stay, and that there is black hair grown up therein; the scale is healed, he is clean: and the priest shall pronounce him clean. Jump to Previous AppearanceArrestedBlackCheckedCleanDiseaseEyesGrownGrowthHairHealedHoweverItchJudgmentOpinionPriestPronouncePronouncedScaleScallSightSprungStoppedThereinUnchangedJump to Next AppearanceArrestedBlackCheckedCleanDiseaseEyesGrownGrowthHairHealedHoweverItchJudgmentOpinionPriestPronouncePronouncedScaleScallSightSprungStoppedThereinUnchangedLeviticus 13 1.The laws whereby the priest is to be guided in discerning the leprosy.If, however, in his sight the scaly outbreak is unchangedThis phrase refers to the examination of a skin condition by a priest, as outlined in the Levitical laws. The unchanged nature of the outbreak suggests stability, indicating that the condition is not spreading or worsening. In the context of ancient Israel, skin diseases were not only health concerns but also had significant ritual implications. The priest's role was both medical and spiritual, ensuring the community's purity. This reflects the broader biblical theme of holiness and separation from impurity, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45. and black hair has grown in it
The growth of black hair in the affected area is a sign of healing. In the ancient Near East, hair color and texture were indicators of health. Black hair, in this context, signifies vitality and the return to a normal state. This detail underscores the thoroughness of the Levitical laws in diagnosing and treating skin conditions. The emphasis on hair color can be linked to the broader biblical symbolism of life and restoration, as seen in the story of Samson inJudges 16, where hair is a symbol of strength and divine favor. then it has healed
The declaration of healing is significant in the Levitical system, as it allows the individual to reintegrate into the community. Healing is not just a physical restoration but also a spiritual and social one. This reflects the holistic view of health in the Bible, where physical, spiritual, and communal well-being are interconnected. The concept of healing in the Bible often points to God's power and mercy, as seen in the healing miracles of Jesus in the New Testament, such as inMatthew 8:1-4. He is clean
Being pronounced clean has profound implications for the individual. It means restoration to full participation in the religious and social life of Israel. The concept of cleanliness in Leviticus is closely tied to the idea of holiness and being set apart for God. This declaration can be seen as a type of the cleansing from sin that is offered through Jesus Christ, as described in 1John 1:7, where the blood of Jesus purifies believers from all sin. and the priest is to pronounce him clean
The priest's pronouncement is authoritative and final, reflecting the priestly role as mediator between God and the people. This act of pronouncement is a public declaration of the individual's restored status. It highlights the importance of community and the role of religious leaders in maintaining the spiritual health of the nation. This can be connected to the New Testament role of Jesus as our High Priest, who intercedes for us and declares us clean before God, as seen inHebrews 4:14-16. Persons / Places / Events 1. The PriestIn ancient Israel, priests were responsible for diagnosing and declaring the cleanliness or uncleanness of individuals with skin diseases. They acted as mediators between God and the people, ensuring the community's purity. 2. The Infected PersonThis refers to an individual who has a skin condition that required examination by the priest. The condition's resolution determined their status within the community. 3. The Scaly InfectionA specific type of skin condition that required careful observation. The presence or absence of black hair was a key indicator of healing. 4. The TabernacleWhile not directly mentioned in this verse, the Tabernacle was the central place of worship and where the priests performed their duties, including the examination of skin diseases. 5. The Community of IsraelThe broader context involves the entire community, as the laws of cleanliness affected social and religious interactions. Teaching Points The Role of the PriestThe priest's role in declaring cleanliness points to the importance of spiritual leadership and discernment in the community of faith. Signs of HealingThe presence of black hair as a sign of healing reminds us that God provides clear indicators of spiritual health and restoration. Community and PurityThe laws of cleanliness highlight the need for purity within the community, encouraging us to pursue holiness in our personal and communal lives. Spiritual CleansingJust as the priest declared physical healing, Jesus declares us spiritually clean through His sacrifice, inviting us to live in the freedom of His grace. Restoration and WorshipThe process of being declared clean allowed individuals to return to worship, underscoring the connection between purity and our relationship with God. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 13
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)?
Why are potentially contaminated garments treated with such drastic measures if later inspections could contradict an initial diagnosis (Leviticus 13:47-52)?(37) But if the scall be in his sight at a stay.--Better, But if the appearance of the scall hath remained the same.And that there is black hair grown up therein.--Better,And if black hair hath,&c. If, in addition to its not spreading, the healthy colour of the hair has returned, it shows that the patient is cured of the leprosy, and the priest shall pronounce him clean. (SeeLeviticus 13:31.) According to the adminstrators of the law, there had at least to be two black hairs, of such a length that the top could bow towards the root. If two hairs grew up on the healed scall, one black and the other white or yellow, or one long and the other short, the patient could not be declared clean.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew But ifוְאִם־(wə·’im-)Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518:Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, notin his sightבְּעֵינָיו֩(bə·‘ê·nāw)Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5869:An eye, a fountainthe scaly outbreakהַנֶּ֜תֶק(han·ne·ṯeq)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5424:Scurfis unchangedעָמַ֨ד(‘ā·maḏ)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5975:To stand, in various relationsand blackשָׁחֹ֧ר(šā·ḥōr)Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7838:Dusky, jettyhairוְשֵׂעָ֨ר(wə·śê·‘ār)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8181:Hairhas grownצָֽמַח־(ṣā·maḥ-)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6779:To sprout, spring upin it,בּ֛וֹ(bōw)Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrewthen itהַנֶּ֖תֶק(han·ne·ṯeq)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5424:Scurfhas healed.נִרְפָּ֥א(nir·pā)Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7495:To mend, to cureHeה֑וּא(hū)Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, areis clean,טָה֣וֹר(ṭā·hō·wr)Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2889:Clean, pureand the priestהַכֹּהֵֽן׃(hak·kō·hên)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548:Priestis to pronounce him [clean].וְטִהֲר֖וֹ(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
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