King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And in the seventh day the priest shall look on the scall: and, behold, [if] the scall be not spread in the skin, nor [be] in sight deeper than the skin; then the priest shall pronounce him clean: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean.
Complete Jewish Bible:
On the seventh day the cohen is to examine the crusted area; and if he sees that the crusted area has not spread on the skin and does not appear to be deeper than the skin around it, then the cohen is to declare him clean; he is to wash his clothes and be clean.
Berean Standard Bible:
On the seventh day the priest shall examine the scaly outbreak, and if it has not spread on the skin and does not appear to be deeper than the skin, the priest is to pronounce him clean. He must wash his clothes, and he will be clean.
American Standard Version:
and in the seventh day the priest shall look on the scall; and, behold, if the scall be not spread in the skin, and the appearance thereof be not deeper than the skin; then the priest shall pronounce him clean: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And in the seventh{H7637} day{H3117} the priest{H3548} shall look{H7200} on the scall{H5424}: and, behold, if the scall{H5424} be not spread{H6581} in the skin{H5785}, nor be in sight{H4758} deeper{H6013} than the skin{H5785}; then the priest{H3548} shall pronounce him clean{H2891}: and he shall wash{H3526} his clothes{H899}, and be clean{H2891}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Jude 1:22
- And of some have compassion, making a difference:
Revelation 2:2
- I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
1 John 4:1
- ¶ Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
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Commentary for Leviticus 13:34
1. **Themes:**
- **Ritual Purity and Disease:** The verse is part of a larger section in Leviticus dealing with skin diseases, traditionally translated as leprosy, though it likely encompasses various skin conditions. The primary theme is the maintenance of ritual purity within the Israelite community, which was essential for participation in religious life.
- **Priestly Role:** The involvement of priests in diagnosing and managing skin conditions underscores their role as religious and community leaders responsible for maintaining the health and sanctity of the people.
- **Isolation and Reintegration:** The protocols outlined in Leviticus for those with skin diseases, including the seven-day observation period, reflect a concern for both the individual's well-being and the community's safety, providing a process for reintegration once the person is deemed clean.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Levitical Laws:** Leviticus is the third book of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses. It contains detailed laws and regulations given to the Israelites after their Exodus from Egypt, focusing on how to live in a way that honors God.
- **Holiness Code:** The book is often associated with the Holiness Code (Leviticus 17-26), which emphasizes the holiness of God and the need for His people to reflect that holiness in their lives.
- **Ancient Understanding of Disease:** In the ancient world, diseases were often seen as signs of divine displeasure or uncleanness. The procedures in Leviticus 13 reflect a broader ancient Near Eastern understanding of illness, while also setting forth a system to manage potential contagions within a society that lacked modern medical knowledge.
- **Community Health:** The instructions for quarantine and purification served practical public health purposes, even as they were rooted in religious belief.
In summary, Leviticus 13:34 addresses the priestly examination of a skin condition after a week of isolation. If the condition has not worsened, the priest declares the individual clean, allowing for their return to the community following a purification ritual. This verse reflects broader themes of ritual purity, priestly authority, and communal health within the context of Israelite society governed by divine law.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
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: 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: 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: 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: H2891
There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טָהֵר
Transliteration: ṭâhêr
Pronunciation: taw-hare'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be bright; i.e. (by implication); to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; Levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy); be (make, make self, pronounce) clean, cleanse (self), purge, purify(-ier, self). - Strong's Number: H3526
There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּבַס
Transliteration: kâbaç
Pronunciation: kaw-bas'
Description: a primitive root; to trample; hence, to wash (properly, by stamping with the feet), whether literal (including the fulling process) or figurative; fuller, wash(-ing). - Strong's Number: H899
There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֶּגֶד
Transliteration: beged
Pronunciation: behg'-ed
Description: from בָּגַד; a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage; apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe.