Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In cases of defiling skin diseases, be very careful to do exactly as the Levitical priests instruct you. You must follow carefully what I have commanded them. New Living Translation “In all cases involving serious skin diseases, be careful to follow the instructions of the Levitical priests; obey all the commands I have given them. English Standard Version “Take care, in a case of leprous disease, to be very careful to do according to all that the Levitical priests shall direct you. As I commanded them, so you shall be careful to do. Berean Standard Bible In cases of infectious skin diseases, be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you. Be careful to do as I have commanded them. King James Bible Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that thou observe diligently, and do according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you: as I commanded them, so ye shall observe to do. New King James Version “Take heed in an outbreak of leprosy, that you carefully observe and do according to all that the priests, the Levites, shall teach you; just as I commanded them, so you shall be careful to do. New American Standard Bible “Be careful about an infestation of leprosy, that you are very attentive and act in accordance with everything that the Levitical priests teach you; just as I have commanded them, you shall be careful to act. NASB 1995 “Be careful against an infection of leprosy, that you diligently observe and do according to all that the Levitical priests teach you; as I have commanded them, so you shall be careful to do. NASB 1977 “Be careful against an infection of leprosy, that you diligently observe and do according to all that the Levitical priests shall teach you; as I have commanded them, so you shall be careful to do. Legacy Standard Bible “Take care against an infection of leprosy, to be very careful and to do according to all that the Levitical priests instruct you; as I have commanded them, so you shall be careful to do. Amplified Bible “Be careful during an outbreak of leprosy, that you diligently observe and do according to all that the Levitical priests teach you; just as I have commanded them, so you shall be careful to do. Christian Standard Bible “Be careful with a person who has a case of serious skin disease, following carefully everything the Levitical priests instruct you to do. Be careful to do as I have commanded them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Be careful in a case of infectious skin disease, following carefully everything the Levitical priests instruct you to do. Be careful to do as I have commanded them. American Standard Version Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that thou observe diligently, and do according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you: as I commanded them, so ye shall observe to do. Contemporary English Version I have told the priests what to do if any of you have leprosy, so do exactly what they say. English Revised Version Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that thou observe diligently, and do according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you: as I commanded them, so ye shall observe to do. GOD'S WORD® Translation Guard against outbreaks of serious skin diseases. Be very careful to do exactly as the Levitical priests instruct you. Make sure you do what I commanded them. Good News Translation "When you are suffering from a dreaded skin disease, be sure to do exactly what the levitical priests tell you; follow the instructions that I have given them. International Standard Version "In cases of leprosy, be very careful to observe exactly what the Levitical priests instructed you. Carefully follow what I have commanded them. Majority Standard Bible In cases of infectious skin diseases, be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you. Be careful to do as I have commanded them. NET Bible Be careful during an outbreak of leprosy to follow precisely all that the Levitical priests instruct you; as I have commanded them, so you should do. New Heart English Bible Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that you observe diligently, and do according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you: as I commanded them, so you shall observe to do. Webster's Bible Translation Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that thou observe diligently, and do according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you: as I commanded them, so ye shall observe to do. World English Bible Be careful in the plague of leprosy, that you observe diligently and do according to all that the Levitical priests teach you. As I commanded them, so you shall observe to do. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTake heed in the plague of leprosy, to watch greatly, and to do according to all that the priests, the Levites, teach you; you observe to do as I have commanded them; Young's Literal Translation 'Take heed, in the plague of leprosy, to watch greatly, and to do according to all that the priests, the Levites, teach you; as I have commanded them ye observe to do; Smith's Literal Translation Watch in the stroke of leprosy to watch greatly, and to do according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you: as I commanded them ye shall watch to do. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleObserve diligently that thou incur not the stroke of the leprosy, but thou shalt do whatsoever the priests of the Levitical race shall teach thee, according to what I have commanded them, and fulfil thou it carefully. Catholic Public Domain Version Observe diligently, lest you incur the wound of leprosy. But you shall do whatever the priests of the Levitical stock shall teach you to do, according to what I have instructed them. And you shall fulfill it carefully. New American Bible In an attack of scaly infection you shall be careful to observe exactly and to carry out all the instructions the levitical priests give you, as I have commanded them: observe them carefully. New Revised Standard Version Guard against an outbreak of a leprous skin disease by being very careful; you shall carefully observe whatever the levitical priests instruct you, just as I have commanded them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTake heed in the plague of leprosy, and be exceedingly careful, and do according to all that the priests and the Levites shall teach you; as I commanded them, so you shall be careful to do. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Observe the plague of leprosy and be greatly aware and do as the Priests and the Levites taught you; as I have commanded them they shall keep and they shall do. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that thou observe diligently, and do according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you, as I commanded them, so ye shall observe to do. Brenton Septuagint Translation Take heed to thyself in regard of the plague of leprosy: thou shalt take great heed to do according to all the law, which the priests the Levites shall report to you; take heed to do, as I have charged you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Additional Laws…7If a man is caught kidnapping one of his Israelite brothers, whether he treats him as a slave or sells him, the kidnapper must die. So you must purge the evil from among you. 8In cases of infectious skin diseases, be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you. Be careful to do as I have commanded them. 9Remember what the LORD your God did to Miriam on the journey after you came out of Egypt.… Cross References Leviticus 13:1-46 Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, / “When someone has a swelling or rash or bright spot on his skin that may be an infectious skin disease, he must be brought to Aaron the priest or to one of his sons who is a priest. / The priest is to examine the infection on his skin, and if the hair in the infection has turned white and the sore appears to be deeper than the skin, it is a skin disease. After the priest examines him, he must pronounce him unclean. ... Numbers 12:10-15 As the cloud lifted from above the Tent, suddenly Miriam became leprous, white as snow. Aaron turned toward her, saw that she was leprous, / and said to Moses, “My lord, please do not hold against us this sin we have so foolishly committed. / Please do not let her be like a stillborn infant whose flesh is half consumed when he comes out of his mother’s womb.” ... 2 Kings 5:1-14 Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. / At this time the Arameans had gone out in bands and had taken a young girl from the land of Israel, and she was serving Naaman’s wife. / She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.” ... Luke 17:12-19 As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance / and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” / When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed. ... Matthew 8:2-4 Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.” Mark 1:40-45 Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. ... Leviticus 14:1-32 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “This is the law for the one afflicted with a skin disease on the day of his cleansing, when he is brought to the priest. / The priest is to go outside the camp to examine him, and if the skin disease of the afflicted person has healed, ... 2 Chronicles 26:19-21 Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. / When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him. / So King Uzziah was a leper until the day of his death. He lived in isolation, leprous and cut off from the house of the LORD, while his son Jotham had charge of the royal palace and governed the people of the land. Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. Luke 5:12-16 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. / “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” ... Numbers 5:1-4 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Command the Israelites to send away from the camp anyone with a skin disease, anyone who has a bodily discharge, and anyone who is defiled by a dead body. / You must send away male and female alike; send them outside the camp so they will not defile their camp, where I dwell among them.” ... 2 Kings 7:3-10 Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate, and they said to one another, “Why just sit here until we die? / If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.” / So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. ... Mark 14:3 While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. Luke 4:27 And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.” Matthew 11:5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Treasury of Scripture Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that you observe diligently, and do according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you: as I commanded them, so you shall observe to do. Leviticus 13:1-14:57 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, saying, … Matthew 8:4 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. Mark 1:44 And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. Jump to Previous Attack Care Careful Cases Commanded Connection Detail Diligently Direct Disease Diseases Exactly Heed Infection Instruct Leprosy Leprous Observe Orders Plague Priests Teach Teaching WatchJump to Next Attack Care Careful Cases Commanded Connection Detail Diligently Direct Disease Diseases Exactly Heed Infection Instruct Leprosy Leprous Observe Orders Plague Priests Teach Teaching WatchDeuteronomy 24 1. Of divorce5. A new married man goes not to war 6. Of pledges 7. Of kidnapping 8. Of leprosy 10. Of pledges 14. The hire is to be given 16. Of justice 19. Of charity In cases of infectious skin diseases This phrase refers to conditions that were often considered both medical and spiritual issues in ancient Israel. Leprosy, or tzaraath in Hebrew, is a term used for a variety of skin diseases, not just Hansen's disease. These conditions required careful attention due to their potential to spread and cause ritual impurity, which was a significant concern in maintaining the holiness of the community. be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you Be careful to do as I have commanded them Persons / Places / Events 1. Moses- The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Levitical Priests - The descendants of Levi, responsible for religious duties and ensuring the Israelites follow God's laws, especially concerning purity and health. 3. Israelites - The chosen people of God, receiving the law as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 4. Infectious Skin Diseases - Refers to conditions like leprosy, which required specific instructions for diagnosis and purification. 5. Promised Land - The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are preparing to enter, necessitating adherence to God's laws for communal health and holiness. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsThe verse emphasizes the importance of following God's instructions precisely. In our lives, we should strive to obey God's Word fully, trusting in His wisdom and authority. Role of Spiritual Leaders The Levitical priests were entrusted with guiding the people in matters of health and purity. Today, spiritual leaders play a crucial role in guiding believers in understanding and applying God's Word. Holiness and Community Health The laws concerning skin diseases were not only about physical health but also about maintaining the holiness of the community. We should be mindful of how our actions affect the spiritual and physical well-being of our community. Faith and Healing While the Israelites were to follow the priests' instructions, ultimate healing comes from God. We should seek God's intervention in our lives, recognizing His power to heal and restore. Continuity of God's Law The New Testament references to leprosy and priests show the continuity of God's law and its fulfillment in Christ. We should see the Old Testament laws as pointing to the greater work of Jesus.Verses 8, 9. - The law concerning the leprosy is in Leviticus 13, 14. By this law the priests are directed how to proceed with those afflicted with leprosy; and here the people are counseled by Moses to follow the directions of the priests in this case, however painful it might be for them to submit to the restrictions that would be thereby imposed upon them, remembering what the Lord did to Miriam the sister of Moses, how even she was separated from the camp by the express command of God until she was healed (Numbers 12:14). Michaelis, Keil, and others, following the Vulgate ("Observa diligenter ne incurras plagam leprae sed facies quaecunque docuerint to sacerdotes"), understand this passage as inculcating obedience to the priests, lest leprosy should be incurred as a punishment for disobedience. But it is improbable that a general counsel to submit to the priests should be introduced among the special counsels here given; and besides, the formula הִשָּׁמֶר בְ means, "Take heed to yourself in respect of" (cf. 2 Samuel 20:10; Jeremiah 17:21), rather than "Beware of," or "Be on your guard against." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In cases of infectiousבְּנֶֽגַע־ (bə·ne·ḡa‘-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot skin diseases, הַצָּרַ֛עַת (haṣ·ṣā·ra·‘aṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6883: Leprosy be careful הִשָּׁ֧מֶר (hiš·šā·mer) Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to to diligently לִשְׁמֹ֥ר (liš·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to follow וְלַעֲשׂ֑וֹת (wə·la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make everything כְּכֹל֩ (kə·ḵōl) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the Levitical הַלְוִיִּ֛ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi priests הַכֹּהֲנִ֧ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest instruct יוֹר֨וּ (yō·w·rū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach you. אֶתְכֶ֜ם (’eṯ·ḵem) Direct object marker | second person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Be careful תִּשְׁמְר֥וּ (tiš·mə·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to to do לַעֲשֽׂוֹת׃ (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make as אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I have commanded them. צִוִּיתִ֖ם (ṣiw·wî·ṯim) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Links Deuteronomy 24:8 NIVDeuteronomy 24:8 NLT Deuteronomy 24:8 ESV Deuteronomy 24:8 NASB Deuteronomy 24:8 KJV Deuteronomy 24:8 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 24:8 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 24:8 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 24:8 French Bible Deuteronomy 24:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 24:8 Take heed in the plague of leprosy (Deut. 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