Leviticus 14:54
New International Version
These are the regulations for any defiling skin disease, for a sore,

New Living Translation
“These are the instructions for dealing with serious skin diseases, including scabby sores;

English Standard Version
This is the law for any case of leprous disease: for an itch,

Berean Standard Bible
This is the law for any infectious skin disease, for a scaly outbreak,

King James Bible
This is the law for all manner of plague of leprosy, and scall,

New King James Version
“This is the law for any leprous sore and scale,

New American Standard Bible
This is the law for any spot of leprosy—even for a scale,

NASB 1995
This is the law for any mark of leprosy— even for a scale,

NASB 1977
This is the law for any mark of leprosy—even for a scale,

Legacy Standard Bible
This is the law for any mark of leprosy—even for a scale,

Amplified Bible
This is the law for any mark of leprosy—even for a scale,

Christian Standard Bible
“This is the law for any skin disease or mildew, for a scaly outbreak,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This is the law for any skin disease or mildew, for a scaly outbreak,

American Standard Version
This is the law for all manner of plague of leprosy, and for a scall,

English Revised Version
This is the law for all manner of plague of leprosy, and for a scall;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"These are the instructions for any kind of mildew or fungus

Good News Translation
These are the laws about dreaded skin diseases;

International Standard Version
"This is the law for every contagion of infectious skin disease and scabs,

Majority Standard Bible
This is the law for any infectious skin disease, for a scaly outbreak,

NET Bible
"This is the law for all diseased infections, for scall,

New Heart English Bible
This is the law for any plague of leprosy, and for an itch,

Webster's Bible Translation
This is the law for all manner of plague of leprosy, and scall,

World English Bible
This is the law for any plague of leprosy, and for an itch,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
This [is] the law for every plague of the leprosy and for scale,

Young's Literal Translation
This is the law for every plague of the leprosy and for scall,

Smith's Literal Translation
This the law for every stroke of leprosy and for scall,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
This is the law of every kind of leprosy and stroke.

Catholic Public Domain Version
This is the law of every kind of leprosy and plague:

New American Bible
This is the ritual for every kind of human scaly infection and scall,

New Revised Standard Version
This is the ritual for any leprous disease: for an itch,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
This law shall be for all manner of plagues of leprosy

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
This shall be the law for all plagues of leprosy,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
This is the law for all manner of plague of leprosy, and for a scall;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
This is the law concerning every plague of leprosy and scurf,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Cleansing a Home
53Finally, he is to release the live bird into the open fields outside the city. In this way he will make atonement for the house, and it will be clean. 54This is the law for any infectious skin disease, for a scaly outbreak, 55for mildew in clothing or in a house,…

Cross References
Leviticus 13:1-59
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 19:14-22
This is the law when a person dies in a tent: Everyone who enters the tent and everyone already in the tent will be unclean for seven days, / and any open container without a lid fastened on it is unclean. / Anyone in the open field who touches someone who has been killed by the sword or has died of natural causes, or anyone who touches a human bone or a grave, will be unclean for seven days. ...

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.

Matthew 8:1-4
When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him. / 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. ...

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. ...

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.” ...

Luke 17:11-19
While Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee. / 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!” ...

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

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.

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 15:28-29
It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements: / You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell.

Romans 14:14
I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.


Treasury of Scripture

This is the law for all manner of plague of leprosy, and scale,

the law

Leviticus 14:2,32
This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought unto the priest: …

Leviticus 6:9,14,25
Command Aaron and his sons, saying, This is the law of the burnt offering: It is the burnt offering, because of the burning upon the altar all night unto the morning, and the fire of the altar shall be burning in it…

Leviticus 7:1,37
Likewise this is the law of the trespass offering: it is most holy…

scall

Leviticus 13:30,31
Then the priest shall see the plague: and, behold, if it be in sight deeper than the skin; and there be in it a yellow thin hair; then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is a dry scall, even a leprosy upon the head or beard…

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This is the law
The phrase "This is the law" indicates a divine commandment given to the Israelites. It underscores the importance of following God's instructions precisely. In the context of Leviticus, the law serves as a guide for maintaining holiness and purity among God's people. The laws in Leviticus are part of the Mosaic Covenant, which was given to Moses on Mount Sinai. These laws were not only religious but also served practical purposes for health and community living.

for any infectious skin disease
Infectious skin diseases, often referred to as "leprosy" in biblical terms, were a significant concern in ancient Israel. The term covers a range of skin conditions, not just Hansen's disease (modern leprosy). The law provided a means to diagnose and manage these conditions to prevent the spread of disease and maintain ritual purity. The priests acted as health inspectors, which highlights the integration of spiritual and physical health in Israelite society. This reflects God's care for the holistic well-being of His people.

for a scaly outbreak
A "scaly outbreak" refers to specific symptoms that might indicate a contagious condition. The detailed descriptions in Leviticus 13 and 14 show the thoroughness required in examining such conditions. This attention to detail ensured that the community remained clean and that individuals were treated fairly. The process of examination and purification can be seen as a type of Christ's work in cleansing believers from sin, as He is the ultimate High Priest who purifies us from all unrighteousness (Hebrews 4:14-16).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God to instruct the Israelites on how to live holy lives.

2. Israelites
The recipients of the laws, who were to follow these instructions to maintain purity and holiness in their community.

3. Priests
The individuals responsible for diagnosing and declaring someone clean or unclean, playing a crucial role in maintaining the community's spiritual and physical health.

4. Infectious Skin Disease
Refers to various skin conditions that could render a person ceremonially unclean, requiring examination and purification.

5. Mildew
A type of mold or fungus that could affect clothing, houses, or other items, also requiring priestly inspection and cleansing.
Teaching Points
Holiness and Purity
The laws in Leviticus emphasize the importance of holiness and purity in the life of God's people. As believers, we are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness.

Community Responsibility
The role of the priests in diagnosing and cleansing highlights the community's responsibility to maintain spiritual and physical health. In the church, we are called to support and hold each other accountable in our walk with Christ.

Symbolism of Cleansing
The cleansing rituals point to the deeper spiritual cleansing that Christ provides. Just as the Israelites needed physical cleansing, we need spiritual cleansing from sin through Jesus.

Obedience to God's Commands
The detailed instructions in Leviticus remind us of the importance of obedience to God's commands. Our obedience is a response to God's grace and a reflection of our love for Him.

Awareness of Sin
The meticulous nature of these laws serves as a reminder of the pervasive nature of sin and the need for vigilance in our spiritual lives.(54-56) This is the law for all manner of plague.--These verses sum up the laws of leprosy given in Leviticus 13, 14. The various names contained in Leviticus 14:56 are repeated from Leviticus 13:2.

Verses 54-57. - These verses contain the concluding formula for chapters 13, 14. The various names of leprosy and its kindred diseases are resumed from chapter Leviticus 13:2.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
This
זֹ֖את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

is the law
הַתּוֹרָ֑ה (hat·tō·w·rāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law

for any
לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

skin disease
הַצָּרַ֖עַת (haṣ·ṣā·ra·‘aṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6883: Leprosy

or mildew,
נֶ֥גַע (ne·ḡa‘)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot

for a scaly outbreak,
וְלַנָּֽתֶק׃ (wə·lan·nā·ṯeq)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5424: Scurf


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