Leviticus 13:50
New International Version
The priest is to examine the affected area and isolate the article for seven days.

New Living Translation
After examining the affected spot, the priest will put the article in quarantine for seven days.

English Standard Version
And the priest shall examine the disease and shut up that which has the disease for seven days.

Berean Standard Bible
And the priest is to examine the mildew and isolate the contaminated fabric for seven days.

King James Bible
And the priest shall look upon the plague, and shut up it that hath the plague seven days:

New King James Version
The priest shall examine the plague and isolate that which has the plague seven days.

New American Standard Bible
Then the priest shall look at the mark and shall quarantine the article with the mark for seven days.

NASB 1995
“Then the priest shall look at the mark and shall quarantine the article with the mark for seven days.

NASB 1977
“Then the priest shall look at the mark, and shall quarantine the article with the mark for seven days.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the priest shall look at the mark and shall isolate the article with the mark for seven days.

Amplified Bible
The priest shall examine the mark and shall quarantine the article with the mark for seven days.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest is to examine the contamination and quarantine the contaminated fabric for seven days.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priest is to examine the contamination and quarantine the contaminated fabric for seven days.

American Standard Version
And the priest shall look upon the plague, and shut up that which hath the plague seven days:

English Revised Version
and the priest shall look upon the plague, and shut up that which hath the plague seven days:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The priest will examine the mildew and will put the clothing in a separate place for seven days.

Good News Translation
The priest shall examine it and put the object away for seven days.

International Standard Version
"The priest is to examine the contagion and isolate the clothing for seven days.

Majority Standard Bible
And the priest is to examine the mildew and isolate the contaminated fabric for seven days.

NET Bible
The priest is to examine and then quarantine the article with the infection for seven days.

New Heart English Bible
The priest shall examine the plague, and isolate the plague seven days.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priest shall look upon the plague, and shut up that which hath the plague seven days:

World English Bible
The priest shall examine the plague, and isolate the plague seven days.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the priest has seen the plague, and has shut up [that which has] the plague [for] seven days;

Young's Literal Translation
And the priest hath seen the plague, and hath shut up that which hath the plague, seven days;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest saw the stroke, and shut up the stroke seven days.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he shall look upon it and shall shut it up seven days:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he, having examined it, shall close it up for seven days.

New American Bible
Having examined the infection, the priest shall quarantine the infected article for seven days.

New Revised Standard Version
The priest shall examine the disease, and put the diseased article aside for seven days.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall look upon the plague and observe it seven days;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest shall look at the plague and the Priest shall seclude the plague seven days:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the priest shall look upon the plague, and shut up that which hath the plague seven days.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest shall look upon the plague, and the priest shall set apart that which has the plague seven days.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laws about Mildew
49and if the mark in the fabric, leather, weave, knit, or leather article is green or red, then it is contaminated with mildew and must be shown to the priest. 50And the priest is to examine the mildew and isolate the contaminated fabric for seven days. 51On the seventh day the priest shall reexamine it, and if the mildew has spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather, then regardless of how it is used, it is a harmful mildew; the article is unclean.…

Cross References
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.” ...

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.

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.” ...

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 1:6
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.

Isaiah 53:4
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.

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.”

Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

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. ...

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.”

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. ...

John 9:6-7
When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.

Acts 10:9-16
The next day at about the sixth hour, as the men were approaching the city on their journey, Peter went up on the roof to pray. / He became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. / He saw heaven open and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. ...

Acts 13:11
Now look, the hand of the Lord is against you, and for a time you will be blind and unable to see the light of the sun.” Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

Romans 6:19
I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. Just as you used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity and to escalating wickedness, so now offer them in slavery to righteousness leading to holiness.


Treasury of Scripture

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Leviticus 13
1. The laws whereby the priest is to be guided in discerning the leprosy.














And the priest
In ancient Israel, the priest held a significant role not only in religious rituals but also in community health and well-being. The Hebrew word for priest, "kohen," signifies one who mediates between God and the people. The priest's involvement in examining mildew underscores the integration of spiritual and physical health, reflecting the belief that holiness permeates all aspects of life.

shall examine
The Hebrew root for "examine" is "ra'ah," which means to see or inspect. This inspection was not merely a cursory glance but a thorough investigation. The priest's examination was both a physical and spiritual assessment, ensuring that the community remained pure and free from defilement. This reflects the broader biblical theme of discernment and vigilance in maintaining holiness.

the mildew
The term "mildew" in Hebrew is "nega," which can refer to a plague or affliction. In the context of Leviticus, it represents a physical manifestation of impurity. Mildew, as a symbol of decay and corruption, required careful attention to prevent it from spreading. This highlights the biblical principle of addressing sin and impurity promptly to prevent spiritual decay.

and isolate
Isolation, or "badal" in Hebrew, means to separate or set apart. This action was crucial in preventing the spread of contamination. Spiritually, it signifies the need for separation from sin and impurity. The act of isolation serves as a metaphor for the believer's call to be set apart from the world, maintaining purity and holiness.

the contaminated object
The "contaminated object" refers to any item affected by mildew, symbolizing sin's pervasive nature. In a broader sense, it represents anything in a believer's life that may lead to spiritual defilement. The careful identification and isolation of such objects underscore the importance of vigilance in maintaining a life that honors God.

for seven days
The number seven in the Bible often signifies completeness or perfection. The seven-day isolation period allowed for a full cycle of observation, ensuring that the contamination was thoroughly assessed. This period reflects God's perfect timing and the completeness of His purification process. It serves as a reminder of the need for patience and trust in God's methods of sanctification.

(50) And the priest shall look.--If upon examination the priest finds that the garment or vessel in question exhibits one of these symptoms, he must put it in quarantine for a week, as in the case of a human being. (See Leviticus 13:4.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the priest
הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

is to examine
וְרָאָ֥ה (wə·rā·’āh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

the mildew
הַנָּ֑גַע (han·nā·ḡa‘)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot

and isolate
וְהִסְגִּ֥יר (wə·his·gîr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5462: To shut up, to surrender

the contaminated [fabric]
הַנֶּ֖גַע (han·ne·ḡa‘)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot

for seven
שִׁבְעַ֥ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number

days.
יָמִֽים׃ (yā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day


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