New International Version“When a man or woman has white spots on the skin,
New Living Translation“If anyone, either a man or woman, has shiny white patches on the skin,
English Standard Version“When a man or a woman has spots on the skin of the body, white spots,
Berean Standard BibleWhen a man or a woman has white spots on the skin,
King James BibleIf a man also or a woman have in the skin of their flesh bright spots, even white bright spots;
New King James Version“If a man or a woman has bright spots on the skin of the body, specifically white bright spots,
New American Standard Bible“When a man or a woman has bright spots on the skin of the body, white bright spots,
NASB 1995“When a man or a woman has bright spots on the skin of the body, even white bright spots,
NASB 1977“And when a man or a woman has bright spots on the skin of the body, even white bright spots,
Legacy Standard Bible“When a man or a woman has bright spots on the skin of the body, even white bright spots,
Amplified Bible“When a man or a woman has bright spots on the skin of the body, even white bright spots,
Christian Standard Bible“When a man or a woman has white spots on the skin of the body,
Holman Christian Standard BibleWhen a man or a woman has white spots on the skin of the body,
American Standard VersionAnd when a man or a woman hath in the skin of the flesh bright spots, even white bright spots;
Contemporary English VersionIf white spots break out on your skin,
English Revised VersionAnd when a man or a woman hath in the skin of their flesh bright spots, even white bright spots;
GOD'S WORD® Translation"If a man or a woman has white irritated areas of skin,
Good News TranslationWhen any of you, male or female, have white spots on the skin,
International Standard VersionIf a man or a woman has a light or whitish spot in the skin of their body,
NET Bible"When a man or a woman has bright spots--white bright spots--on the skin of their body,
New Heart English Bible"When a man or a woman has bright spots in the skin of the body, even white bright spots;
Webster's Bible TranslationIf a man also or a woman shall have in the skin of their flesh bright spots, even white bright spots; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen a man or a woman has white spots on the skin,
World English Bible“When a man or a woman has bright spots in the skin of the body, even white bright spots, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd when a man or woman has bright spots in the skin of their flesh, white bright spots,
Young's Literal Translation 'And when a man or woman hath in the skin of their flesh bright spots, white bright spots,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd when a man or woman shall be in the skin of their flesh a brightness, a white brightness; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf a whiteness appear in the skin of a man or a woman,
Catholic Public Domain VersionIf a whiteness will have appeared in the skin of a man or a woman,
New American BibleWhen the skin of a man or a woman is spotted with several white blotches,
New Revised Standard VersionWhen a man or a woman has spots on the skin of the body, white spots, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf a man or a woman have in the skin of the body shiny spots, bright or white spots,
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd a man or a woman, if there will be a shiny spot that is shiny and white in the skin of whose flesh; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if a man or a woman have in the skin of their flesh bright spots, even white bright spots;
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd if a man or woman should have in the skin of their flesh spots of a bright whiteness,
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Laws about Skin Diseases… 37If, 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. 38Whena manora womanhas whitespotson the skin,39the priest shall examine them, and if the spots are dull white, it is a harmless rash that has broken out on the skin; the person is clean.…
Cross References 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.
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.
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. ...
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.” ...
Isaiah 1:6From 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.
Job 2:7So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and infected Job with terrible boils from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head.
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. ...
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.
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.”
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.
Treasury of Scripture If a man also or a woman have in the skin of their flesh bright spots, even white bright spots; Jump to Previous BodyBrightFleshMarksSkinSpotsWhiteJump to Next BodyBrightFleshMarksSkinSpotsWhiteLeviticus 13 1.The laws whereby the priest is to be guided in discerning the leprosy.When a man or a woman has white spots on the skin,In the context of Leviticus, the laws concerning skin conditions were part of the broader Levitical code given to the Israelites. These laws were intended to maintain the purity and holiness of the community, as God dwelt among them. The presence of white spots on the skin could indicate a variety of conditions, some of which might be contagious or render a person ceremonially unclean. The ancient Israelites lived in a time when medical knowledge was limited, and distinguishing between different skin conditions was crucial for the health of the community. The priests, who were responsible for diagnosing these conditions, acted as both spiritual and health leaders. This reflects the integration of physical and spiritual health in the Israelite community. White spots could be indicative of a condition known as vitiligo, which is characterized by the loss of skin pigment. However, in the biblical context, the concern was more about the potential for leprosy, a term that covered a range of skin diseases. Leprosy, or tzaraath in Hebrew, was not only a physical ailment but also carried significant social and religious implications, often leading to isolation from the community. The examination of skin conditions by the priests can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate healer and purifier. Just as the priests determined the cleanliness of an individual, Christ cleanses believers from sin, restoring them to fellowship with God. This passage, while dealing with physical health, points to the deeper spiritual truth of the need for purity and the role of Christ as the one who makes us clean. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai. He is the central figure in delivering God's instructions to the Israelites. 2. AaronMoses' brother and the first high priest, who, along with his sons, was responsible for carrying out the priestly duties, including diagnosing skin diseases. 3. IsraelitesThe recipients of the Levitical laws, who were to follow these instructions as part of their covenant relationship with God. 4. PriestsThe individuals responsible for examining skin conditions and determining whether they were clean or unclean according to God's law. 5. The WildernessThe setting where the Israelites received the Levitical laws during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Teaching Points Understanding Holiness and PurityThe laws in Leviticus emphasize the importance of holiness and purity in the community. Skin diseases were not just medical issues but also spiritual concerns that required priestly oversight. Role of the PriesthoodThe priests served as mediators between God and the people, highlighting the need for spiritual leadership and guidance in matters of health and holiness. Community ResponsibilityThe Israelites were to maintain a community that upheld God's standards. This required vigilance and cooperation in addressing issues of cleanliness. Spiritual SymbolismSkin diseases often symbolized sin and impurity. The process of examination and cleansing points to the need for spiritual introspection and repentance. Christ as the FulfillmentJesus' healing of lepers in the New Testament demonstrates His power to cleanse both physically and spiritually, fulfilling the law and offering a new covenant of grace. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 13
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What does the Bible say about homosexuality and execution?(38) If a man also or a woman.--The fifth case, discussed in Leviticus 13:38-39, is the harmless leprosy, which does not render the patient unclean. Bright spots, even white bright spots.--These white spots, which are of unequal size, and a little higher than the skin, generally appeared on the neck and face, and did not change the colour of the hair. Verses 38, 39. - The method of discriminating between leprous spots and freckled spots. In case the spots in the skin of theft flesh be darkish white; that is, of a dull or pale white, then it is only a freckled spot that groweth in the skin. This is "the harmless bohak ( ἀλφός, LXX.), which did not defile, and which even the Arabs, who still call it bahak, consider harmless. It is an eruption upon the skin, appearing in somewhat elevated spots or rings of unequal sizes and a pale white colour, which do not change the hair; it causes no inconvenience, and lasts from two months to two years" (Keil). The man or woman who has this is clean.
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Hebrew Whenכִּֽי־(kî-)Conjunction Strong's 3588:A relative conjunctiona manוְאִישׁ֙(wə·’îš)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male personorאֽוֹ־(’ōw-)Conjunction Strong's 176:Desire, ifa womanאִשָּׁ֔ה(’iš·šāh)Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802:Woman, wife, femalehas whiteלְבָנֹֽת׃(lə·ḇā·nōṯ)Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 3836:Whitespotsבֶּהָרֹ֑ת(be·hā·rōṯ)Noun - feminine plural Strong's 934:A whitish spot on the skinon the skin,בְעוֹר־(ḇə·‘ō·wr-)Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5785:Skin, hide, leather
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