Leviticus 13:11
New International Version
it is a chronic skin disease and the priest shall pronounce them unclean. He is not to isolate them, because they are already unclean.

New Living Translation
it is a chronic skin disease, and the priest must pronounce the person ceremonially unclean. In such cases the person need not be quarantined, for it is obvious that the skin is defiled by the disease.

English Standard Version
it is a chronic leprous disease in the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean. He shall not shut him up, for he is unclean.

Berean Standard Bible
it is a chronic skin disease and the priest must pronounce him unclean. He need not isolate him, for he is unclean.

King James Bible
It is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean, and shall not shut him up: for he is unclean.

New King James Version
it is an old leprosy on the skin of his body. The priest shall pronounce him unclean, and shall not isolate him, for he is unclean.

New American Standard Bible
it is a chronic leprosy on the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean; he shall not isolate him, for he is unclean.

NASB 1995
it is a chronic leprosy on the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean; he shall not isolate him, for he is unclean.

NASB 1977
it is a chronic leprosy on the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean; he shall not isolate him, for he is unclean.

Legacy Standard Bible
it is a chronic leprosy on the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean; he shall not isolate him, for he is unclean.

Amplified Bible
it is a chronic leprosy on the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean; he shall not isolate him because he is [clearly] unclean.

Christian Standard Bible
it is a chronic serious disease on the skin of his body, and the priest must pronounce him unclean. He need not quarantine him, for he is unclean.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
it is a chronic disease on the skin of his body, and the priest must pronounce him unclean. He need not quarantine him, for he is unclean.

American Standard Version
it is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean: he shall not shut him up, for he is unclean.

Contemporary English Version
he will say, "This is leprosy. You are unclean and must stay away from everyone else."

English Revised Version
it is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean: he shall not shut him up; for he is unclean.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
he has a chronic skin disease. Without putting him in isolation, the priest must declare him unclean because he is unclean.

Good News Translation
it is a chronic skin disease. The priest shall pronounce you unclean; there is no need to isolate you, because you are obviously unclean.

International Standard Version
it's a festering skin disease in his body. The priest is to declare him unclean. The man need not be confined, since he's already unclean.

Majority Standard Bible
it is a chronic skin disease and the priest must pronounce him unclean. He need not isolate him, for he is unclean.

NET Bible
it is a chronic disease on the skin of his body, so the priest is to pronounce him unclean. The priest must not merely quarantine him, for he is unclean.

New Heart English Bible
it is a chronic leprosy in the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean. He shall not isolate him, for he is unclean.

Webster's Bible Translation
It is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean, and shall not shut him up; for he is unclean.

World English Bible
it is a chronic leprosy in the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean. He shall not isolate him, for he is already unclean.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
it [is] an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest has pronounced him unclean; he does not shut him up, for he [is] unclean.

Young's Literal Translation
an old leprosy it is in the skin of his flesh, and the priest hath pronounced him unclean; he doth not shut him up, for he is unclean.

Smith's Literal Translation
It is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall defile him; he shall not shut him up for he is unclean.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
It shall be judged an inveterate leprosy, and grown into the skin. The priest therefore shall declare him unclean, and shall not shut him up, because he is evidently unclean.

Catholic Public Domain Version
it shall be judged a chronic leprosy, which has grown into the skin. And so the priest shall declare him contaminated, and he shall not seclude him, because he is clearly unclean.

New American Bible
it is a chronic scaly infection on the skin. The priest shall declare the person unclean without quarantine, since the individual is certainly unclean.

New Revised Standard Version
it is a chronic leprous disease in the skin of his body. The priest shall pronounce him unclean; he shall not confine him, for he is unclean.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
It is an old leprosy in the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean and shall not shut him up; for he is unclean.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
That is old leprosy in the skin of its flesh; the Priest shall declare it unclean and shall not seclude it because he is defiled.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
it is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean; he shall not shut him up; for he is unclean.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
it is a leprosy waxing old in the skin of the flesh; and the priest shall pronounce him unclean, and shall separate him, because he is unclean.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Laws about Skin Diseases
10The priest will examine him, and if there is a white swelling on the skin that has turned the hair white, and there is raw flesh in the swelling, 11it is a chronic skin disease and the priest must pronounce him unclean. He need not isolate him, for he is unclean. 12But if the skin disease breaks out all over his skin so that it covers all the skin of the infected person from head to foot, as far as the priest can see,…

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.” ...

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 1:5-6
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.

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.”

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 17:12-19
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 9:1-3
Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Corinthians 5:7
Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

2 Corinthians 5:21
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”


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














it is a chronic leprous disease
The phrase "chronic leprous disease" refers to a persistent and enduring condition. In Hebrew, the word for "chronic" is "נָשָׁן" (nashan), which implies something old or long-standing. Leprosy, or "צָרַעַת" (tzara'at), in the biblical context, is not limited to what modern medicine defines as leprosy (Hansen's disease) but includes a variety of skin conditions. This highlights the seriousness and persistence of the condition, emphasizing the need for careful examination and spiritual reflection. Historically, leprosy was seen as a physical manifestation of spiritual impurity, requiring not just medical attention but also spiritual intervention.

in the skin of his body
The phrase "in the skin of his body" underscores the physical manifestation of the disease. The Hebrew word for "skin" is "עוֹר" (or), which is the outermost layer, symbolizing exposure and vulnerability. This condition affects the visible part of a person, making it a public concern. In ancient Israel, the skin was not just a physical barrier but also a symbol of one's spiritual state. The visibility of the disease served as a reminder of the need for purity and holiness in the community.

and the priest must pronounce him unclean
The role of the priest in declaring someone "unclean" is crucial. The Hebrew word for "priest" is "כֹּהֵן" (kohen), who served as a mediator between God and the people. The priest's declaration of uncleanness was not merely a medical diagnosis but a spiritual judgment. This highlights the intertwining of health and holiness in Israelite society. The priest's authority to pronounce someone unclean underscores the importance of spiritual leadership and discernment in maintaining the community's purity.

He need not quarantine him
The instruction that "He need not quarantine him" indicates that the person is already considered unclean and does not require further isolation. The Hebrew concept of quarantine, "בָּדָד" (badad), means to be set apart or isolated. In this context, the chronic nature of the disease means that the person is already living in a state of separation from the community. This reflects the gravity of the condition and the need for ongoing spiritual and communal support.

for he is unclean
The declaration "for he is unclean" reiterates the person's state of impurity. The Hebrew word for "unclean" is "טָמֵא" (tamei), which signifies ritual impurity and separation from the holy. This condition affects not only the individual's physical state but also their ability to participate in communal worship and activities. It serves as a reminder of the pervasive nature of sin and the need for redemption and purification. In a broader theological context, this underscores the importance of holiness and the transformative power of God's grace in restoring purity and wholeness.

(11) It is an old leprosy.--Either of these symptoms showed that it was the re-appearance of the old distemper, and rendered quarantine needless. The priest is, therefore, to pronounce him unclean at once.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
it
הִוא֙ (hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

is a chronic
נוֹשֶׁ֤נֶת (nō·wō·še·neṯ)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 3462: To be slack, languid, sleep, to grow old, stale, inveterate

skin disease
צָרַ֨עַת (ṣā·ra·‘aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6883: Leprosy

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

must pronounce him unclean.
וְטִמְּא֖וֹ (wə·ṭim·mə·’ōw)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2930: To be or become unclean

He need not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

quarantine him,
יַסְגִּרֶ֔נּוּ (yas·gi·ren·nū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5462: To shut up, to surrender

for
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

he
הֽוּא׃ (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

is unclean.
טָמֵ֖א (ṭā·mê)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2931: Unclean


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