King James Version:
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And in the seventh day the priest shall look on the plague: and, behold, [if] the scall spread not, and there be in it no yellow hair, and the scall [be] not in sight deeper than the skin;
Complete Jewish Bible:
On the seventh day the cohen is to examine the sore, and if he sees that the crusted area hasn't spread, that it has no yellow hair in it, and that the crusted area is not deeper than the skin around it;
Berean Standard Bible:
On the seventh day the priest is to reexamine the infection, and if the scaly outbreak has not spread and there is no yellow hair in it, and it does not appear to be deeper than the skin,
American Standard Version:
and in the seventh day the priest shall look on the plague; and, behold, if the scall be not spread, and there be in it no yellow hair, and the appearance of the scall be not deeper than the skin,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And in the seventh{H7637} day{H3117} the priest{H3548} shall look{H7200} on the plague{H5061}: and, behold, if the scall{H5424} spread{H6581} not, and there be in it no yellow{H6669} hair{H8181}, and the scall{H5424} be not in sight{H4758} deeper{H6013} than the skin{H5785};
Cross-References (KJV):
Romans 2:23
- Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?
Matthew 23:5
- But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
Leviticus 13:30
- 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.
Luke 18:9
- ¶ And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
Luke 18:12
- I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
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Commentary for Leviticus 13:32
Leviticus 13:32 is part of a detailed set of instructions given to the priests of ancient Israel regarding the diagnosis and management of skin diseases, commonly translated as "leprosy" (though this term likely encompassed a variety of skin conditions). The book of Leviticus is the third book of the Pentateuch, traditionally believed to have been written by Moses, and it contains laws and rituals that were to govern the religious and social life of the Israelites.
In the context of Leviticus 13:32, the verse is specifically addressing the protocol for assessing whether a skin condition is "clean" or "unclean." The priest, acting as a medical inspector, is to examine the affected area on the seventh day after the initial assessment. If the priest observes that the diseased spot has not spread, does not exhibit yellow hair (which could indicate an infectious stage), and the inflammation is not deeper than the skin, the person is deemed "clean." This suggests that the condition has not worsened and does not pose a risk of contagion according to the standards of the time.
The historical context of this verse reflects the importance of ritual purity in the religious life of the Israelites. Those deemed "unclean" were temporarily excluded from the community and religious activities to prevent potential spread of disease and to maintain the sanctity of the community and the sanctuary. The detailed examination process also indicates a level of medical understanding and the need for careful observation in diagnosing skin conditions. The verse underscores the intersection of health, ritual, and community order in ancient Israelite society.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7637
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁבִיעִי
Transliteration: shᵉbîyʻîy
Pronunciation: sheb-ee-ee'
Description: or שְׁבִעִי; ordinal from שִׁבְעִים; seventh; seventh (time). - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - 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. - 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: 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. - 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. - Strong's Number: H6581
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּשָׂה
Transliteration: pâsâh
Pronunciation: paw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to spread; spread. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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). - 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.