Leviticus 13:33
New International Version
then the man or woman must shave themselves, except for the affected area, and the priest is to keep them isolated another seven days.

New Living Translation
the person must shave off all hair except the hair on the affected area. Then the priest must quarantine the person for another seven days.

English Standard Version
then he shall shave himself, but the itch he shall not shave; and the priest shall shut up the person with the itching disease for another seven days.

Berean Standard Bible
then the person must shave himself except for the scaly area. Then the priest shall isolate him for another seven days.

King James Bible
He shall be shaven, but the scall shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that hath the scall seven days more:

New King James Version
he shall shave himself, but the scale he shall not shave. And the priest shall isolate the one who has the scale another seven days.

New American Standard Bible
then he shall shave himself, but he shall not shave the scale; and the priest shall isolate the person with the scale for seven more days.

NASB 1995
then he shall shave himself, but he shall not shave the scale; and the priest shall isolate the person with the scale seven more days.

NASB 1977
then he shall shave himself, but he shall not shave the scale; and the priest shall isolate the person with the scale seven more days.

Legacy Standard Bible
then he shall shave himself, but he shall not shave the scale; and the priest shall isolate the person with the scale seven more days.

Amplified Bible
then he shall shave himself, but he shall not shave the scale; and the priest shall isolate the person with the scale for seven more days.

Christian Standard Bible
the person is to shave himself but not shave the scaly area. Then the priest will quarantine the person who has the scaly outbreak for another seven days.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the person must shave himself but not shave the scaly area. Then the priest must quarantine the person who has the scaly outbreak for another seven days.

American Standard Version
then he shall be shaven, but the scall shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that hath the scall seven days more:

Contemporary English Version
you must shave off the hair around the infection, but not those on it. Then the priest will tell you to stay away from everyone else for another seven days.

English Revised Version
then he shall be shaven, but the scall shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that hath the scall seven days more:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the person will shave everything except the scab. The priest will put the person with the scab in isolation for another seven days.

Good News Translation
you shall shave the head except the area around the sore. The priest shall then isolate you for another seven days.

International Standard Version
then he is to be shaven, but the scab is not to be shaved off. The priest is to isolate him a second time for seven days.

Majority Standard Bible
then the person must shave himself except for the scaly area. Then the priest shall isolate him for another seven days.

NET Bible
then the individual is to shave himself, but he must not shave the area affected by the scall, and the priest is to quarantine the person with the scall for another seven days.

New Heart English Bible
then he shall be shaved, but he shall not shave the itch; and the priest shall shut him up who has the itch seven more days.

Webster's Bible Translation
He shall be shaven, but the scall shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that hath the scall seven days more:

World English Bible
then he shall be shaved, but he shall not shave the itch. Then the priest shall isolate the one who has the itch seven more days.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
then he has shaved himself, but he does not shave the scale; and the priest has shut up [him who has] the scale [for] a second seven days.

Young's Literal Translation
then he hath shaved himself, but the scall he doth not shave; and the priest hath shut up him who hath the scall a second seven days.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he was shaved, and the scall he shall not shave, and the priest shut up the scall seven days the second time.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The man shall be shaven all but the place of the spot, and he shall be shut up other seven days:

Catholic Public Domain Version
the man shall be shaven, except in the place of the spot, and he shall be secluded for another seven days.

New American Bible
the person shall shave, but not the scall spot. Then the priest shall quarantine the scall-diseased person for another seven days.

New Revised Standard Version
he shall shave, but the itch he shall not shave. The priest shall confine the person with the itch for seven days more.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then he shall shave the sides of the sore, but the sore he shall not shave; and the priest shall observe the disease seven days more;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He shall shave the sides of the sore, and he shall not shave the sore itself, and the Priest shall seclude the sore seven days more:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
then he shall be shaven, but the scall shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that hath the scall seven days more.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
then the skin shall be shaven, but the scurf shall not be shaven; and the priest shall set aside the person having the scurf the second time for seven days.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Laws about Skin Diseases
32On the seventh day the priest is to reexamine the infection, and if the scaly outbreak has not spread and there is no yellow hair in it, and it does not appear to be deeper than the skin, 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.…

Cross References
Numbers 6:9
If someone suddenly dies in his presence and defiles his consecrated head of hair, he must shave his head on the day of his cleansing—the seventh day.

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 5:27
Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow.

2 Kings 15:5
And the LORD afflicted the king with leprosy until the day he died, so that he lived in a separate house while his son Jotham had charge of the palace and governed the people of the land.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

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














then he must shave himself
In the context of ancient Israel, shaving was often a sign of purification or a new beginning. The Hebrew root for "shave" is "גלח" (galach), which implies a complete removal of hair. This act symbolized a stripping away of the old, potentially diseased self, and a preparation for renewal. In a spiritual sense, it can be seen as a call for believers to remove the old, sinful nature and prepare for a new life in holiness. The act of shaving oneself was a humbling experience, reminding the individual of their vulnerability and dependence on God for healing and restoration.

but not the diseased area
This phrase indicates a careful approach to dealing with the disease, ensuring that the affected area is not aggravated or spread further. The Hebrew word for "diseased" is "נגע" (nega), which refers to a plague or affliction. By not shaving the diseased area, the individual acknowledges the presence of the affliction while taking steps to prevent its spread. Spiritually, this can be seen as an acknowledgment of sin or imperfection in one's life, while taking care not to exacerbate the issue. It is a call to address sin with wisdom and caution, seeking healing from God rather than attempting to cover it up or ignore it.

and the priest is to isolate him
The role of the priest in ancient Israel was not only religious but also communal and medical. The Hebrew word for "priest" is "כהן" (kohen), a mediator between God and the people. The priest's duty to isolate the individual underscores the importance of community health and holiness. Isolation served as a protective measure for the community and a time for the individual to reflect and seek God’s intervention. In a spiritual context, this can be seen as a period of introspection and repentance, where one seeks to restore their relationship with God and the community.

for another seven days
The number seven in the Bible often symbolizes completeness or perfection, derived from the Hebrew word "שבע" (sheva). The additional seven days of isolation signify a complete cycle of purification and reflection. It is a period of waiting on the Lord, trusting in His timing for healing and restoration. This reflects the Christian belief in the process of sanctification, where believers are continually being made holy through the work of the Holy Spirit. The seven days serve as a reminder that God’s work in us is ongoing and requires patience and faith.

(33) He shall be shaven.--The priest, for the sake of making sure, and to be able to examine the patient more thoroughly, is to have his head and beard shaved. This operation was performed by professional barbers, who were always on the spot.

But the scall shall he not shave.--The place, however, where the scall appeared was not to be shaved, so that the priest might be able to see the colour of the hair. The manner in which the shaving was performed during the second Temple was as follows: The hair round the scall was all shaved off, except two hairs on each side, which were close to the affected spot, to enable the priest to see whether the spot is spreading or not.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
then the person must shave himself
וְהִ֨תְגַּלָּ֔ח (wə·hiṯ·gal·lāḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1548: To be bald, to shave, to lay waste

except for
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

the scaly area.
הַנֶּ֖תֶק (han·ne·ṯeq)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5424: Scurf

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

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

[him]
הַנֶּ֛תֶק (han·ne·ṯeq)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5424: Scurf

for another
שֵׁנִֽית׃ (šê·nîṯ)
Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

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

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


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