King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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;
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Or if someone has on his skin a burn caused by fire; and the inflamed flesh where it was burned has become a bright spot, reddish-white or white,
Berean Standard Bible:
When there is a burn on someone’s skin and the raw area of the burn becomes reddish-white or white,
American Standard Version:
Or when the flesh hath in the skin thereof a burning by fire, and the quick flesh of the burning become a bright spot, reddish-white, or white;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Or if there be any flesh{H1320}, in the skin{H5785} whereof there is a hot{H784} burning{H4348}, and the quick{H4241} flesh that burneth{H4348} have a white{H3836} bright spot{H934}, somewhat reddish{H125}, or white{H3836};
Cross-References (KJV):
Isaiah 3:24
- And it shall come to pass, [that] instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; [and] burning instead of beauty.
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Commentary for Leviticus 13:24
Leviticus 13:24 is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus that deals with laws concerning skin diseases and leprosy. The verse specifically describes a symptom of a skin condition that could be indicative of a ritually impure and potentially contagious state. In the historical context of ancient Israel, such detailed attention to skin ailments was crucial for maintaining the ritual purity of the community, as leprosy was seen as a severe form of uncleanness.
The themes of this verse include ritual purity, health, and community safety. The description of a "hot burning" in the flesh followed by the appearance of a "white bright spot, somewhat reddish, or white" suggests an inflammatory skin condition that could be a sign of an underlying infectious disease. The Israelites were instructed to carefully observe such symptoms to determine whether an individual was clean or unclean, which would dictate their ability to participate in religious and community activities.
In the broader context of Leviticus, these regulations were part of the holiness code, which aimed to set the Israelites apart as a holy nation before God. The meticulous examination and diagnosis of skin conditions were overseen by priests, who were responsible for discerning the state of ritual purity among the people. This system of health assessment and management was integral to the religious and social fabric of ancient Israelite society, ensuring that communicable diseases were contained and that the sanctity of the community and its sanctuary was preserved.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1320
There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּשָׂר
Transliteration: bâsâr
Pronunciation: baw-sawr'
Description: from בָּשַׂר; flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of aman; body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. - Strong's Number: H5785
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עוֹר
Transliteration: ʻôwr
Pronunciation: ore
Description: from עוּר; skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather; hide, leather, skin. - Strong's Number: H784
There are 549 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵשׁ
Transliteration: ʼêsh
Pronunciation: aysh
Description: a primitive word; fire (literally or figuratively); burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. - Strong's Number: H4348
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִכְוָה
Transliteration: mikvâh
Pronunciation: mik-vaw'
Description: from כָּוָה; a burn; that burneth, burning. - Strong's Number: H4241
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִחְיָה
Transliteration: michyâh
Pronunciation: mikh-yaw'
Description: from חָיָה; preservation of life; hence, sustenance; also the live flesh, i.e. the quick; preserve life, quick, recover selves, reviving, sustenance, victuals. - 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: 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.