Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If the raw flesh changes and turns white, they must go to the priest. New Living Translation However, if the open sores heal and turn white like the rest of the skin, the person must return to the priest English Standard Version But if the raw flesh recovers and turns white again, then he shall come to the priest, Berean Standard Bible But if the raw flesh changes and turns white, he must go to the priest. King James Bible Or if the raw flesh turn again, and be changed unto white, he shall come unto the priest; New King James Version Or if the raw flesh changes and turns white again, he shall come to the priest. New American Standard Bible Or if the raw flesh turns back and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest, NASB 1995 “Or if the raw flesh turns again and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest, NASB 1977 “Or if the raw flesh turns again and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest, Legacy Standard Bible Or if the raw flesh turns again and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest, Amplified Bible But if the raw flesh turns again and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest, Christian Standard Bible But if the raw flesh changes and turns white, he is to go to the priest. Holman Christian Standard Bible But if the raw flesh changes and turns white, he must go to the priest. American Standard Version Or if the raw flesh turn again, and be changed unto white, then he shall come unto the priest; English Revised Version Or if the raw flesh turn again, and be changed unto white, then he shall come unto the priest, GOD'S WORD® Translation But if the raw flesh turns white again, he must go to the priest. Good News Translation But when the sore heals and becomes white again, you shall go to the priest, International Standard Version If the raw flesh recurs and turns white, then he is to go to the priest. Majority Standard Bible But if the raw flesh changes and turns white, he must go to the priest. NET Bible If, however, the raw flesh once again turns white, then he must come to the priest. New Heart English Bible Or if the raw flesh turns again, and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest; Webster's Bible Translation Or if the raw flesh shall turn again, and be changed into white, he shall come to the priest; World English Bible Or if the raw flesh turns again, and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOr when the raw flesh turns back, and has been turned to white, then he has come to the priest, Young's Literal Translation Or when the raw flesh turneth back, and hath been turned to white, then he hath come in unto the priest, Smith's Literal Translation Or when the living flesh shall turn back and turn to white, he shall be brought to the priest. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if again it be turned into whiteness, and cover all the man, Catholic Public Domain Version And if again it will have turned into whiteness, and will have covered the entire man, New American Bible If, however, the raw flesh again turns white, the person shall return to the priest; New Revised Standard Version But if the raw flesh again turns white, he shall come to the priest; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOr if the raw flesh turns again, and is changed to white, then he shall be brought to the priest; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if it is that the raw flesh has turned to white, he shall be brought to the Priest; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But if the raw flesh again be turned into white, then he shall come unto the priest; Brenton Septuagint Translation But if the sound flesh be restored and changed to white, then shall he come to the priest; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws about Skin Diseases…15When the priest sees the raw flesh, he must pronounce him unclean. The raw flesh is unclean; it is a skin disease. 16But if the raw flesh changes and turns white, he must go to the priest. 17The priest will reexamine him, and if the infection has turned white, the priest is to pronounce the infected person clean; then he is clean.… Cross References 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.” Luke 17:12-14 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. Mark 1:40-44 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. ... 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.” ... 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.” ... Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. Luke 5:12-14 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.” 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. Isaiah 1:5-6 Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted. / From the sole of your foot to the top of your head, there is no soundness—only wounds and welts and festering sores neither cleansed nor bandaged nor soothed with oil. 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. Deuteronomy 24:8 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. Luke 7:22 So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: 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. 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. ... Isaiah 53:4 Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. 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. Treasury of Scripture Or if the raw flesh turn again, and be changed to white, he shall come to the priest; Romans 7:14-24 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin… Galatians 1:14-16 And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers… Philippians 3:6-8 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless… Jump to Previous Change Changed Diseased Flesh Priest Turn Turned Turneth Turns WhiteJump to Next Change Changed Diseased Flesh Priest Turn Turned Turneth Turns WhiteLeviticus 13 1. The laws whereby the priest is to be guided in discerning the leprosy.But if the raw flesh changes The phrase "raw flesh" in Hebrew is "basar chai," which refers to living or fresh flesh. In the context of Leviticus, this indicates a condition of the skin that is not healed and is potentially infectious. The Hebrew understanding of "changes" (shana) implies a transformation or alteration. This transformation is significant in the purification process, symbolizing a shift from impurity to purity. Historically, leprosy and skin diseases were seen as physical manifestations of spiritual impurity, and any change in the condition was a hopeful sign of healing and restoration. and turns white he must go to the priest Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestIn ancient Israel, priests were responsible for religious rituals and maintaining the purity of the community. They acted as mediators between God and the people, especially in matters of ceremonial cleanliness. 2. Leper The person afflicted with a skin disease, often referred to as leprosy in the Bible, who is subject to examination by the priest to determine their ceremonial cleanliness. 3. Israelite Community The broader community that is affected by the laws of cleanliness and purity, as these laws were designed to maintain the holiness of the people. 4. Tabernacle The central place of worship for the Israelites, where the presence of God dwelled and where the priests performed their duties. 5. Ceremonial Law The set of laws given to the Israelites that governed their worship and daily living, including laws about cleanliness and uncleanliness. Teaching Points The Role of the PriestThe priest serves as a mediator and a judge in matters of cleanliness. This role points to the ultimate priesthood of Jesus Christ, who mediates on our behalf before God. Significance of Cleansing The change from raw flesh to white symbolizes a transition from impurity to purity. This reflects the transformative power of God's grace in our lives, cleansing us from sin. Community and Holiness The laws of cleanliness were not just personal but communal. Our personal holiness impacts the broader community, and we are called to live in a way that reflects God's holiness. Spiritual Examination Just as the leper had to present himself to the priest, we must regularly examine our spiritual condition and seek God's cleansing through repentance and faith. Restoration and Reconciliation The process of cleansing and being declared clean by the priest is a picture of restoration and reconciliation with God and the community, which is ultimately fulfilled in Christ.(16, 17) Or if the raw flesh turn again.--Rather, yet if the sound flesh changeth again and becometh, &c. As soon, however, as the patches of sound flesh resume the white colour, so that the whole body is again white, without exhibiting any spots, the patient is to betake himself to the priest, who, after assuring himself of the fact, will pronounce him clean. Hebrew Butא֣וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if if כִ֥י (ḵî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the raw הַחַ֖י (ha·ḥay) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life flesh הַבָּשָׂ֥ר (hab·bā·śār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man changes יָשׁ֛וּב (yā·šūḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again and turns וְנֶהְפַּ֣ךְ (wə·neh·paḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2015: To turn about, over, to change, overturn, return, pervert white, לְלָבָ֑ן (lə·lā·ḇān) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3836: White he must go וּבָ֖א (ū·ḇā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the priest. הַכֹּהֵֽן׃ (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest Links Leviticus 13:16 NIVLeviticus 13:16 NLT Leviticus 13:16 ESV Leviticus 13:16 NASB Leviticus 13:16 KJV Leviticus 13:16 BibleApps.com Leviticus 13:16 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 13:16 Chinese Bible Leviticus 13:16 French Bible Leviticus 13:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 13:16 Or if the raw flesh turns again (Le Lv Lev.) |