King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Then the priest shall look on him: and, behold, if the scall be spread in the skin, the priest shall not seek for yellow hair; he [is] unclean.
Complete Jewish Bible:
then the cohen is to examine him; and if he sees that the crusted area has spread on the skin, the cohen is not to look for yellow hair; he is unclean.
Berean Standard Bible:
the priest is to examine him, and if the scaly outbreak has spread on the skin, the priest need not look for yellow hair; the person is unclean.
American Standard Version:
then the priest shall look on him; and, behold, if the scall be spread in the skin, the priest shall not seek for the yellow hair; he is unclean.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Then the priest{H3548} shall look{H7200} on him: and, behold, if the scall{H5424} be spread{H6581} in the skin{H5785}, the priest{H3548} shall not seek{H1239} for yellow{H6669} hair{H8181}; he is unclean{H2931}.
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Commentary for Leviticus 13:36
Leviticus 13:36 is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases, commonly translated as leprosy, although the Hebrew term "tzaraath" likely encompasses a variety of skin conditions. The historical context of this verse is the ancient Israelite society, where the priests were given the responsibility of diagnosing such ailments, which could render a person ritually unclean.
In the verse itself, the focus is on a specific symptom of the skin disease, described as a "scall" that spreads in the skin. The priest is instructed to examine the affected individual. If the scall has spread, the priest is not to look for another symptom, such as yellow hair, which could indicate a different stage or type of skin disease. The presence of the spread scall is sufficient evidence for the priest to declare the person ritually unclean.
The themes of this verse include ritual purity and the role of priests as both religious and public health officials. The detailed regulations regarding skin diseases reflect a concern for community health, as well as a belief in the importance of ritual purity for participation in religious and community life. The declaration of uncleanness would have social implications, as the individual would be isolated from the community until they were deemed clean according to the priestly examination, which is outlined in subsequent verses.
This passage underscores the interplay between religious practice and societal norms in ancient Israel, where physical health and ritual cleanliness were closely linked. It also highlights the meticulous nature of the legal codes found in Leviticus, which provided the Israelites with a comprehensive system for maintaining the ritual purity of both individuals and the community as a whole.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H1239
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּקַר
Transliteration: bâqar
Pronunciation: baw-kar
Description: a primitive root; properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider; (make) inquire (-ry), (make) search, seek out. - 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: H2931
There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טָמֵא
Transliteration: ṭâmêʼ
Pronunciation: taw-may'
Description: from טָמֵא; foul in a religious sense; defiled, [phrase] infamous, polluted(-tion), unclean.