Leviticus 13:35

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But if the scall spread much in the skin after his cleansing;

Complete Jewish Bible:

But if the crusted area spreads after his purification,

Berean Standard Bible:

If, however, the scaly outbreak spreads further on the skin after his cleansing,

American Standard Version:

But if the scall spread abroad in the skin after his cleansing,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But if the scall^{H5424} spread^{H6581} much^{H6581} in the skin^{H5785} after^{H310} his cleansing^{H2893};

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Commentary for Leviticus 13:35

Leviticus 13:35 is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus that deals with laws concerning skin diseases and ritual cleanliness. The historical context of this verse is the life of the ancient Israelites, who were given detailed instructions by God through Moses on how to deal with various skin conditions, which included leprosy and other infectious diseases.

The theme of Leviticus 13:35 revolves around ceremonial purity and the management of contagious skin diseases within the community. The verse specifically addresses a situation where a person who was previously declared clean from a skin disease experiences a recurrence or worsening of the condition after the initial cleansing.

In the ancient Israelite society, being declared ritually clean or unclean had significant social and religious implications. Those deemed unclean were often isolated from the community and barred from participating in religious practices until they were healed and could undergo the required purification rituals.

The broader context of Leviticus 13:35 is the holistic approach of the Mosaic Law to health, community welfare, and religious ritual. It reflects the importance of community health, the need to prevent the spread of disease, and the maintenance of ritual purity, which was essential for the people's relationship with God. The laws were designed to protect the community while also providing a pathway for individuals to be restored to full participation in the life of the community once they were healed.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H310
   There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַחַר
   Transliteration: ʼachar
   Pronunciation: akh-ar'
   Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with.
   
5. Strong's Number: H2893
   There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: טׇהֳרָה
   Transliteration: ṭohŏrâh
   Pronunciation: toh-or-aw'
   Description: feminine of טֹהַר; ceremonial purification; moral purity; [idiom] is cleansed, cleansing, purification(-fying).