Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On the seventh day the priest is to examine the sore, and if it has not spread in the skin and appears to be no more than skin deep, the priest shall pronounce them clean. They must wash their clothes, and they will be clean. New Living Translation On the seventh day he will examine the sore again. If it has not spread and appears to be no more than skin-deep, the priest will pronounce the person ceremonially clean. The person’s clothing must be washed, and the person will be ceremonially clean. English Standard Version And on the seventh day the priest shall examine the itch, and if the itch has not spread in the skin and it appears to be no deeper than the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean. And he shall wash his clothes and be clean. Berean Standard Bible On the seventh day the priest shall examine the scaly outbreak, and if it has not spread on the skin and does not appear to be deeper than the skin, the priest is to pronounce him clean. He must wash his clothes, and he will be clean. Berean Literal Bible And the priest shall examine the scale on the seventh day, and behold, if the scale has not spread in the skin, and the appearance of it is not deeper than the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean, and he shall wash his clothes, and he shall be clean. King James Bible And in the seventh day the priest shall look on the scall: and, behold, if the scall be not spread in the skin, nor be in sight deeper than the skin; then the priest shall pronounce him clean: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. New King James Version On the seventh day the priest shall examine the scale; and indeed if the scale has not spread over the skin, and does not appear deeper than the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean. He shall wash his clothes and be clean. New American Standard Bible Then on the seventh day the priest shall look at the scale, and if the scale has not spread in the skin and it appears to be no deeper than the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; and he shall wash his clothes and be clean. NASB 1995 “Then on the seventh day the priest shall look at the scale, and if the scale has not spread in the skin and it appears to be no deeper than the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; and he shall wash his clothes and be clean. NASB 1977 “Then on the seventh day the priest shall look at the scale, and if the scale has not spread in the skin, and it appears to be no deeper than the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; and he shall wash his clothes and be clean. Legacy Standard Bible Then on the seventh day the priest shall look at the scale, and if the scale has not spread in the skin and it appears to be no deeper than the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; and he shall wash his clothes and be clean. Amplified Bible Then on the seventh day the priest shall look at the scale; if the scale has not spread on the skin and appears to be no deeper than the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; he shall wash his clothes and be clean. Berean Annotated Bible On the seventh day the priest shall examine the scaly outbreak, and if it has not spread on the skin and does not appear to be deeper than the skin, the priest is to pronounce him clean. He must wash his clothes, and he will be clean. Christian Standard Bible The priest will examine the scaly outbreak on the seventh day, and if it has not spread on the skin and does not appear to be deeper than the skin, the priest is to pronounce the person clean. He is to wash his clothes, and he will be clean. Holman Christian Standard Bible The priest will examine the scaly outbreak on the seventh day, and if it has not spread on the skin and does not appear to be deeper than the skin, the priest is to pronounce the person clean. He is to wash his clothes, and he will be clean. American Standard Version and in the seventh day the priest shall look on the scall; and, behold, if the scall be not spread in the skin, and the appearance thereof be not deeper than the skin; then the priest shall pronounce him clean: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. Contemporary English Version By that time, if the itch hasn't spread and seems no more than skin deep, he will say, "You are clean; now you must wash your clothes." English Revised Version and in the seventh day the priest shall look on the scall: and, behold, if the scall be not spread in the skin, and the appearance thereof be not deeper than the skin; then the priest shall pronounce him clean: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. GOD'S WORD® Translation On the seventh day the priest will examine the scab again. If the scab has not spread on the skin and does not look deeper than the rest of the skin, the priest must declare him clean. When he has washed his clothes, he will be clean. Good News Translation On the seventh day the priest shall again examine the sore, and if it has not spread and does not seem to be deeper than the surrounding skin, he shall pronounce you ritually clean. You shall wash your clothes, and you will be clean. International Standard Version The priest is to examine the scab on the seventh day. If, indeed, the scab hasn't spread on the skin and it doesn't appear more extensive than skin deep, then the priest is to declare him clean. He is to wash his garments and be clean. NET Bible The priest must then examine the scall on the seventh day, and if the scall has not spread on the skin and it does not appear to be deeper than the skin, then the priest is to pronounce him clean. So he is to wash his clothes and be clean. New Heart English Bible On the seventh day, the priest shall examine the itch; and look, if the itch hasn't spread in the skin, and its appearance isn't deeper than the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean. He shall wash his clothes, and be clean. Webster's Bible Translation And in the seventh day the priest shall look on the scall: and behold, if the scall is not spread in the skin, nor is in sight deeper than the skin; then the priest shall pronounce him clean: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOn the seventh day the priest shall examine the scaly outbreak, and if it has not spread on the skin and does not appear to be deeper than the skin, the priest is to pronounce him clean. He must wash his clothes, and he will be clean. World English Bible On the seventh day, the priest shall examine the itch; and behold, if the itch hasn’t spread in the skin, and its appearance isn’t deeper than the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean. He shall wash his clothes and be clean. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the priest has seen the scale on the seventh day, and behold, the scale has not spread in the skin, and its appearance is not deeper than the skin, and the priest has pronounced him clean, and he has washed his garments, and has been clean. Berean Literal Bible And the priest shall examine the scale on the seventh day, and behold, if the scale has not spread in the skin, and the appearance of it is not deeper than the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean, and he shall wash his clothes, and he shall be clean. Young's Literal Translation And the priest hath seen the scall on the seventh day, and lo, the scall hath not spread in the skin, and its appearance is not deeper than the skin, and the priest hath pronounced him clean, and he hath washed his garments, and hath been clean. Smith's Literal Translation And the priest saw the scall in the seventh day, and behold, the scall spread not in the skin, and its sight not deep from the skin; and the priest cleansed him; and he washed his garments and was clean. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf on the seventh day the evil seem to have stayed in its place, and not lower than the other flesh, he shall cleanse him, and his clothes being washed he shall be clean. Catholic Public Domain Version On the seventh day, if the mark seems to have stayed in its place, and it is not lower than the rest of the flesh, he shall declare him clean, and, his clothes having been washed, he shall be clean. New American Bible If the priest, upon examining the scall on the seventh day, finds that it has not spread on the skin and that it does not appear to be deeper than the skin, he shall declare the person clean; the latter shall wash his garments, and will thus be clean. New Revised Standard Version On the seventh day the priest shall examine the itch; if the itch has not spread in the skin and it appears to be no deeper than the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean. He shall wash his clothes and be clean. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd on the seventh day the priest shall look on the disease; and if the disease has not spread in the skin and does not appear deeper than the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean, and he shall wash his clothes and be clean. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Priest shall look at the sore in the seventh day; if the sore has not changed in the skin and its appearance has not been deeper than the skin, the Priest shall declare it clean, and he shall wash his garment and he will be cleansed. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And in the seventh day the priest shall look on the scall; and, behold, if the scall be not spread in the skin, and the appearance thereof be not deeper than the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the priest shall see the scurf on the seventh day; and, behold, if the scurf is not spread in the skin after the man's being shaved, and the appearance of the scurf is not hollow beneath the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; and he shall wash his garments, and be clean. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws about Skin Diseases…33then the person must shave himself except for the scaly area. Then the priest shall isolate him for another seven days. 34On the seventh day the priest shall examine the scaly outbreak, and if it has not spread on the skin and does not appear to be deeper than the skin, the priest is to pronounce him clean. He must wash his clothes, and he will be clean. 35If, however, the scaly outbreak spreads further on the skin after his cleansing,… Cross References On the seventh day Leviticus 14:9 On the seventh day he must shave off all his hair—his head, his beard, his eyebrows, and the rest of his hair. He must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water, and he will be clean. Numbers 19:12 He must purify himself with the water on the third day and on the seventh day; then he will be clean. But if he does not purify himself on the third and seventh days, he will not be clean. the priest shall examine the scaly outbreak, Leviticus 14:3 The priest is to go outside the camp to examine him, and if the skin disease of the afflicted person has healed, 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. and if it has not spread on the skin Leviticus 14:48 If, however, the priest comes and inspects it, and the mildew has not spread after the house has been replastered, he shall pronounce the house clean, because the mildew is gone. Leviticus 14:44 the priest must come and inspect it. If the mildew has spread in the house, it is a destructive mildew; the house is unclean. and does not appear to be deeper than the skin, Leviticus 14:37 He is to examine the house, and if the mildew on the walls consists of green or red depressions that appear to be beneath the surface of the wall, Job 2:7 So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and infected Job with terrible boils from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. the priest is to pronounce him clean. Mark 1:44 “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” Matthew 8:4 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 5:14 “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.” He must wash his clothes, Leviticus 11:25 and whoever picks up one of their carcasses must wash his clothes, and he will be unclean until evening. Numbers 19:7 Then the priest must wash his clothes and bathe his body in water; after that he may enter the camp, but he will be ceremonially unclean until evening. and he will be clean. Leviticus 14:8 The one being cleansed must wash his clothes, shave off all his hair, and bathe with water; then he will be ceremonially clean. Afterward, he may enter the camp, but he must remain outside his tent for seven days. Ezekiel 36:25 I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. Psalm 51:7 Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Treasury of Scripture And in the seventh day the priest shall look on the scale: and, behold, if the scale be not spread in the skin, nor be in sight deeper than the skin; then the priest shall pronounce him clean: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. the seventh 1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: Revelation 2:2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: be not Leviticus 13:23 But if the bright spot stay in his place, and spread not, it is a burning boil; and the priest shall pronounce him clean. and he shall Leviticus 13:6 And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day: and, behold, if the plague be somewhat dark, and the plague spread not in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is but a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. Jump to Previous Appearance Clean Clothes Clothing Deep Deeper Examine Garments Hasn't Increased Itch Priest Pronounce Pronounced Scale Scall Seem Seventh Sight Skin Spread Thereof Wash WashedJump to Next Appearance Clean Clothes Clothing Deep Deeper Examine Garments Hasn't Increased Itch Priest Pronounce Pronounced Scale Scall Seem Seventh Sight Skin Spread Thereof Wash WashedLeviticus 13 1. The laws whereby the priest is to be guided in discerning the leprosy.On the seventh day The number seven often signifies completion or perfection in the Bible, as seen in the creation week (Genesis 2:2-3). The seventh day here indicates a complete period of observation, ensuring that the condition is thoroughly assessed. the priest shall examine the scaly outbreak and if it has not spread on the skin and does not appear to be deeper than the skin the priest is to pronounce him clean He must wash his clothes and he will be clean Persons / Places / Events 1. The PriestA key figure in the Israelite community responsible for examining and pronouncing judgments on skin diseases. The priest acts as a mediator between God and the people, ensuring the community's purity. 2. The Infected Person An individual suspected of having a skin disease, who must undergo examination by the priest. This person is subject to the laws of purity and impurity. 3. The Scaly Outbreak A specific type of skin condition that required examination. It symbolizes potential impurity and the need for careful discernment. 4. The Seventh Day A significant time marker in the examination process, reflecting the completion of a cycle and the opportunity for restoration or continued isolation. 5. The Act of Washing Clothes A symbolic act of purification, representing the removal of impurity and the restoration of the individual to the community. Teaching Points The Role of the PriestThe priest's role in examining and pronouncing someone clean or unclean underscores the importance of spiritual leadership and discernment in the community. The Significance of Ritual Purity The laws of purity in Leviticus highlight the need for holiness and separation from sin, pointing to the deeper spiritual cleansing provided through Christ. The Process of Examination The careful examination process reflects the need for patience and thoroughness in addressing issues of sin and impurity in our lives. The Symbolism of Washing Washing clothes as a symbol of purification reminds us of the cleansing power of Christ's sacrifice, which washes away our sins and restores us to fellowship with God. Community Restoration The restoration of the individual to the community after being pronounced clean illustrates the importance of reconciliation and unity within the body of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 13:34?2. How does Leviticus 13:34 guide us in discerning spiritual cleanliness today? 3. What role does the priest play in determining purity in Leviticus 13:34? 4. How can we apply the principles of Leviticus 13:34 to our daily lives? 5. What connections exist between Leviticus 13:34 and New Testament teachings on purity? 6. How does Leviticus 13:34 reflect God's concern for community health and holiness? 7. How does Leviticus 13:34 reflect ancient Israelite views on disease and purity? 8. What is the significance of the priest's role in Leviticus 13:34? 9. How does Leviticus 13:34 inform our understanding of biblical laws on cleanliness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 13? 11. How could priests with no formal medical training accurately diagnose skin diseases (Leviticus 13:1-8)? 12. Does commanding people with suspicious spots to remain quarantined align with modern understandings of infectious diseases (Leviticus 13:4-5)? 13. In 2 Chronicles 26:16-20, is there any medical or historical basis to explain Uzziah's sudden outbreak of leprosy as divine punishment? 14. How can one explain the instruction for dealing with mold or 'leprous' houses (Leviticus 14:33-53) given the differences in understanding mold remediation today? What Does Leviticus 13:34 Mean On the seventh day the priest shall examine the scaly outbreak• The seven-day waiting period underscores God’s orderliness in distinguishing between temporary irritation and genuine disease (cf. Leviticus 13:5). • Seven often marks completeness in Scripture (Genesis 2:2–3); by the end of a full week, the condition can be assessed with certainty. • The priest acts as God’s appointed inspector, modeling how leaders safeguard the holiness of the community (Numbers 12:15). and if it has not spread on the skin • Lack of spread shows the problem is contained; sin and impurity are likewise judged by whether they are advancing (Galatians 5:9, “A little leaven leavens the whole batch”). • Earlier verses use this same standard (Leviticus 13:6); God’s criteria are consistent and transparent. • The skin serves as a visible boundary—what remains localized is not deemed destructive to the body of Israel (1 Corinthians 12:26 speaks of shared impact when one part suffers). and does not appear to be deeper than the skin • Depth indicates seriousness; a superficial mark may heal naturally, but deeper infection threatens life (Leviticus 14:37). • God teaches discernment: outward appearances must be weighed carefully (1 Samuel 16:7, though about the heart, underscores looking beyond surface impressions). • Spiritually, a wound that reaches “deeper” pictures sin rooted in the heart (Mark 7:21-23). the priest is to pronounce him clean • The declaration restores the person to worship and community (Leviticus 13:17). • Only God can ultimately cleanse, yet He uses ordained mediators (Luke 5:14—Jesus tells the healed leper to show himself to the priest). • This foreshadows Christ, our High Priest, who proclaims believers clean by His sacrifice (Hebrews 9:13-14). He must wash his clothes, and he will be clean • Though pronounced clean, practical steps follow: washing symbolizes removal of residual impurity (Leviticus 14:8). • Clean garments picture a fresh start (Isaiah 1:18; Revelation 7:14, “They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb”). • The order—first declared clean, then washing—illustrates grace that leads to obedient response (Ephesians 2:8-10). summary Leviticus 13:34 lays out a careful, compassionate process: wait a full week, inspect for spread and depth, pronounce cleanness when danger is passed, then follow through with visible purification. God protects His people’s health and holiness, teaches discernment between surface issues and deeper threats, and foreshadows in the priestly verdict the ultimate cleansing spoken by Christ. (34) And in the seventh day.--If at the expiration of the second week of quarantine the priest sees that none of the symptoms which generally indicate this distemper have appeared, he is to pronounce him clean, upon which, after performing the necessary ablutions, he is restored to the privileges of the sanctuary. (See Leviticus 13:6.)Be in sight deeper than the skin.--Better, is in appearance deeper than the other skin. Hebrew On the seventhהַשְּׁבִיעִ֗י (haš·šə·ḇî·‘î) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 7637: Seventh (an ordinal number) day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day the priest הַכֹּהֵ֨ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest shall examine וְרָאָה֩ (wə·rā·’āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see the scaly outbreak, הַנֶּ֜תֶק (han·ne·ṯeq) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5424: Scurf and if וְ֠הִנֵּה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! it הַנֶּ֙תֶק֙ (han·ne·ṯeq) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5424: Scurf has not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no spread פָשָׂ֤ה (p̄ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6581: To spread on the skin בָּע֔וֹר (bā·‘ō·wr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather and does not אֵינֶ֥נּוּ (’ê·nen·nū) Adverb | third person masculine singular Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle appear to be וּמַרְאֵ֕הוּ (ū·mar·’ê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4758: Sight, appearance, vision deeper עָמֹ֖ק (‘ā·mōq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6013: Deep than מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the skin, הָע֑וֹר (hā·‘ō·wr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather the priest הַכֹּהֵ֔ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest is to pronounce him clean. וְטִהַ֤ר (wə·ṭi·har) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure He must wash וְכִבֶּ֥ס (wə·ḵib·bes) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3526: To trample, to wash his clothes, בְּגָדָ֖יו (bə·ḡā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage and he will be clean. וְטָהֵֽר׃ (wə·ṭā·hêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure Links Leviticus 13:34 NIVLeviticus 13:34 NLT Leviticus 13:34 ESV Leviticus 13:34 NASB Leviticus 13:34 KJV Leviticus 13:34 BibleApps.com Leviticus 13:34 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 13:34 Chinese Bible Leviticus 13:34 French Bible Leviticus 13:34 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 13:34 On the seventh day the priest shall (Le Lv Lev.) |
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