Leviticus 13:30

King James Version:

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Then the priest shall see the plague: and, behold, if it [be] in sight deeper than the skin; [and there be] in it a yellow thin hair; then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it [is] a dry scall, [even] a leprosy upon the head or beard.

Complete Jewish Bible:

then the cohen is to examine the sore; if he sees that it appears to be deeper than the skin around it, with yellow, thin hair in it, then the cohen is to declare him unclean; it is a crusted area, a tzara'at of the head or beard.

Berean Standard Bible:

the priest shall examine the infection, and if it appears to be deeper than the skin and the hair in it is yellow and thin, the priest must pronounce him unclean; it is a scaly outbreak, an infectious disease of the head or chin.

American Standard Version:

then the priest shall look on the plague; and, behold, if the appearance thereof be deeper than the skin, and there be in it yellow thin hair, then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is a scall, it is leprosy of the head or of the beard.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then the priest^{H3548} shall see^{H7200} the plague^{H5061}: and, behold, if it be in sight^{H4758} deeper^{H6013} than the skin^{H5785}; and there be in it a yellow^{H6669} thin^{H1851} hair^{H8181}; then the priest^{H3548} shall pronounce him unclean^{H2930}: it is a dry scall^{H5424}, even a leprosy^{H6883} upon the head^{H7218} or beard^{H2206}.

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Commentary for Leviticus 13:30

Leviticus 13:30 is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus that deals with laws concerning infectious skin diseases, commonly referred to as leprosy in the biblical text. The historical context of this verse is situated within the ancient Israelite society, where the priests were not only religious leaders but also played a significant role in community health, acting as diagnosticians of physical ailments.

The verse specifically addresses the examination of a skin condition that appears to be deeper than the skin and is accompanied by a yellowish, thin hair. If these symptoms are present, the priest is instructed to declare the individual "unclean," signifying that the person has a form of leprosy affecting the head or beard. This declaration had significant social implications, as being pronounced unclean meant the individual would be isolated from the community to prevent the potential spread of the disease.

The themes present in this verse include ritual purity, the role of priests in maintaining community health, and the importance of careful observation and diagnosis. It reflects the detailed regulations that God provided to the Israelites for distinguishing between clean and unclean conditions, which were essential for the religious and social life of the community. The strict guidelines for isolation and purification served both a hygienic purpose and a symbolic role, reminding the people of the need to separate from sin and maintain holiness before God.

In summary, Leviticus 13:30 provides a snapshot of the comprehensive system of health and ritual purity laws in ancient Israel. It underscores the intersection of religious practice and public health, the role of priests as health officers, and the societal response to contagious diseases, which was deeply intertwined with the spiritual and ritual life of the Israelite community.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: H5061
   There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נֶגַע
   Transliteration: negaʻ
   Pronunciation: neh'-gah
   Description: from נָגַע; a blow (figuratively, infliction); also (by implication) a spot (concretely, a leprous person or dress); plague, sore, stricken, stripe, stroke, wound.
   
4. Strong's Number: H4758
   There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַרְאֶה
   Transliteration: marʼeh
   Pronunciation: mar-eh'
   Description: from רָאָה; a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental) a vision; [idiom] apparently, appearance(-reth), [idiom] as soon as beautiful(-ly), countenance, fair, favoured, form, goodly, to look (up) on (to), look(-eth), pattern, to see, seem, sight, visage, vision.
   
5. Strong's Number: H6013
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָמֹק
   Transliteration: ʻâmôq
   Pronunciation: aw-moke'
   Description: from עָמַק; deep (literally or figuratively); ([idiom] exceeding) deep (thing).
   
6. 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: H6669
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צָהֹב
   Transliteration: tsâhôb
   Pronunciation: tsaw-obe'
   Description: from צָהַב; golden in color; yellow.
   
8. Strong's Number: H1851
   There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דַּק
   Transliteration: daq
   Pronunciation: dak
   Description: from דָּקַק; crushed, i.e. (by implication) small or thin; dwarf, lean(-fleshed), very little thing, small, thin.
   
9. Strong's Number: H8181
   There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׂעָר
   Transliteration: sêʻâr
   Pronunciation: say-awr'
   Description: or שַׂעַר; (Isaiah 7:20), from שָׂעַר in the sense of dishevelling; hair (as if tossed or bristling); hair(-y), [idiom] rough.
   
10. Strong's Number: H2930
    There are 142 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: טָמֵא
    Transliteration: ṭâmêʼ
    Pronunciation: taw-may'
    Description: a primitive root; to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense (contaminated); defile (self), pollute (self), be (make, make self, pronounce) unclean, [idiom] utterly.
    
11. Strong's Number: H5424
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נֶתֶק
    Transliteration: netheq
    Pronunciation: neh'-thek
    Description: from נָתַק; scurf; (dry) scall.
    
12. Strong's Number: H6883
    There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: צָרַעַת
    Transliteration: tsâraʻath
    Pronunciation: tsaw-rah'-ath
    Description: from צָרַע; leprosy; leprosy.
    
13. Strong's Number: H7218
    There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רֹאשׁ
    Transliteration: rôʼsh
    Pronunciation: roshe
    Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top.
    
14. Strong's Number: H2206
    There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: זָקָן
    Transliteration: zâqân
    Pronunciation: zaw-kawn'
    Description: from זָקֵן; the beard (as indicating age); beard.