King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And in the place of the boil there be a white rising, or a bright spot, white, and somewhat reddish, and it be shewed to the priest;
Complete Jewish Bible:
in such a way that in place of the boil there is a white swelling or a reddish-white bright spot, it is to be shown to the cohen.
Berean Standard Bible:
and a white swelling or a reddish-white spot develops where the boil was, he must present himself to the priest.
American Standard Version:
and in the place of the boil there is a white rising, or a bright spot, reddish-white, then it shall be showed to the priest;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And in the place{H4725} of the boil{H7822} there be a white{H3836} rising{H7613}, or a bright spot{H934}, white{H3836}, and somewhat reddish{H125}, and it be shewed{H7200} to the priest{H3548};
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 13:24
- Or if there be [any] flesh, in the skin whereof [there is] a hot burning, and the quick [flesh] that burneth have a white bright spot, somewhat reddish, or white;
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Commentary for Leviticus 13:19
1. **Themes:**
- **Ritual Purity and Holiness:** Leviticus 13:19 is part of a larger section dealing with skin diseases, which in the context of Leviticus, are associated with ritual impurity. The concern is not merely physical health but also the holiness of the community and the sanctity of the tabernacle, as the presence of God among the Israelites required a state of ritual purity.
- **Role of Priests:** The verse emphasizes the role of priests as religious and community health officials. They are responsible for diagnosing skin conditions and determining the ritual status of individuals, thereby maintaining the community's health and purity before God.
- **Care for the Afflicted:** The detailed attention to symptoms suggests a caring response to those with skin diseases, ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment, or isolation if necessary, to prevent the spread of disease.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Israelite Society:** The verse reflects the practices of ancient Israelite society, where religious law governed many aspects of daily life. The laws concerning skin diseases were part of the Holiness Code, which aimed to set the Israelites apart as a holy nation.
- **Ancient Medicine:** Medical knowledge in the ancient Near East was limited, and diseases were often understood in religious or supernatural terms. The detailed descriptions in Leviticus 13 show an attempt to categorize and manage various skin conditions, which could include infectious diseases like leprosy (Hansen's disease).
- **Cultic Purity:** The concern for ritual purity was tied to the belief that God dwelt among the people in the tabernacle (and later the Temple). Ensuring that individuals with skin diseases were properly diagnosed and, if necessary, isolated, protected the sanctity of the sacred space and the community at large.
In summary, Leviticus 13:19 reflects the themes of ritual purity, the role of priests in maintaining community health, and the care for the afflicted within the historical context of ancient Israelite society, where religious law intersected with health practices to preserve the sanctity of the people and their relationship with God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4725
There are 379 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָקוֹם
Transliteration: mâqôwm
Pronunciation: maw-kome'
Description: or מָקֹם; also (feminine) מְקוֹמָה; or מְקֹמָה; from קוּם; properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind); country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). - Strong's Number: H7822
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁחִין
Transliteration: shᵉchîyn
Pronunciation: shekh-een'
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to burn; inflammation, i.e. an ulcer; boil, botch. - Strong's Number: H3836
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָבָן
Transliteration: lâbân
Pronunciation: law-bawn'
Description: or (Genesis 49:12) לָבֵן; from לָבַן; white; white. - Strong's Number: H7613
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׂאֵת
Transliteration: sᵉʼêth
Pronunciation: seh-ayth'
Description: from נָשָׂא; an elevation or leprous scab; figuratively, elation or cheerfulness; exaltation in rank or character; be accepted, dignity, excellency, highness, raise up self, rising. - Strong's Number: H934
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֹּהֶרֶת
Transliteration: bôhereth
Pronunciation: bo-heh'-reth
Description: feminine active participle of the same as בָּהִיר; a whitish spot on the skin; bright spot. - Strong's Number: H125
There are 110 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲדַמְדָּם
Transliteration: ʼădamdâm
Pronunciation: ad-am-dawm'
Description: reduplicated from אָדַם; reddish; (somewhat) reddish. - Strong's Number: H7200
There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָאָה
Transliteration: râʼâh
Pronunciation: raw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. - Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer.