Leviticus 13:7

King James Version:

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But if the scab spread much abroad in the skin, after that he hath been seen of the priest for his cleansing, he shall be seen of the priest again:

Complete Jewish Bible:

But if the scab spreads further on the skin after he has been examined by the cohen and declared clean, he is to let himself be examined yet again by the cohen.

Berean Standard Bible:

But if the rash spreads further on his skin after he has shown himself to the priest for his cleansing, he must present himself again to the priest.

American Standard Version:

But if the scab spread abroad in the skin, after that he hath showed himself to the priest for his cleansing, he shall show himself to the priest again:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But if the scab^{H4556} spread much^{H6581} abroad^{H6581} in the skin^{H5785}, after^{H310} that he hath been seen^{H7200} of the priest^{H3548} for his cleansing^{H2893}, he shall be seen^{H7200} of the priest^{H3548} again^{H8145}:

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Commentary for Leviticus 13:7

1. Themes:
- Ritual Purity and Cleanliness: Leviticus 13:7 deals with the regulations for maintaining ritual purity in the presence of skin diseases, which were considered a source of defilement.
- Divine Order: The verse reflects the importance of divine order and holiness in the community, with specific guidelines to prevent the spread of impurity.
- Role of the Priesthood: The involvement of the priest underscores their role as spiritual leaders and mediators between God and the people, responsible for diagnosing and managing skin conditions to maintain communal purity.
- Health and Well-being: The concern for the health of individuals and the community is evident, as the spread of a skin condition could potentially affect the well-being of the entire congregation.

2. Historical Context:
- The verse is part of the Holiness Code in Leviticus (Leviticus 17-26), which contains laws and rituals designed to set Israel apart as a holy nation.
- The laws were given to the Israelites in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, during the time of Moses, who is traditionally considered the author of Leviticus.
- The detailed instructions for dealing with skin diseases (often translated as "leprosy," though not necessarily referring to the modern disease of that name) were crucial in a society where physical ailments were closely linked to religious and social status.
- The priest's role in examining and determining the status of the afflicted person reflects the integration of religious and civil authority in ancient Israelite society.

In summary, Leviticus 13:7 addresses the need for ongoing priestly examination of skin conditions to prevent the spread of impurity within the community, reflecting the broader themes of holiness, divine order, and the role of religious leaders in maintaining the health and spiritual integrity of the nation of Israel.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H4556
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִסְפַּחַת
   Transliteration: miçpachath
   Pronunciation: mis-pakh'-ath
   Description: from סָפַח; scruf (as spreading over the surface); scab.
   
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: 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.
   
6. 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.
   
7. 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).
   
8. Strong's Number: H8145
   There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁנִי
   Transliteration: shênîy
   Pronunciation: shay-nee'
   Description: from שָׁנָה; properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again; again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time).