Leviticus 13:35
New International Version
But if the sore does spread in the skin after they are pronounced clean,

New Living Translation
But if the scabby sore begins to spread after the person is pronounced clean,

English Standard Version
But if the itch spreads in the skin after his cleansing,

Berean Standard Bible
If, however, the scaly outbreak spreads further on the skin after his cleansing,

King James Bible
But if the scall spread much in the skin after his cleansing;

New King James Version
But if the scale should at all spread over the skin after his cleansing,

New American Standard Bible
But if the scale spreads farther in the skin after his cleansing,

NASB 1995
“But if the scale spreads farther in the skin after his cleansing,

NASB 1977
“But if the scale spreads farther in the skin after his cleansing,

Legacy Standard Bible
But if the scale spreads farther in the skin after his cleansing,

Amplified Bible
But if the scale spreads farther on the skin after his cleansing,

Christian Standard Bible
But if the scaly outbreak spreads further on the skin after his cleansing,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But if the scaly outbreak spreads further on the skin after his cleansing,

American Standard Version
But if the scall spread abroad in the skin after his cleansing,

English Revised Version
But if the scall spread abroad in the skin after his cleansing;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But if the scab spreads after the person has been declared clean,

Good News Translation
But if the sore spreads after you have been pronounced clean,

International Standard Version
"But if the scales spread on the skin after his cleansing,

Majority Standard Bible
If, however, the scaly outbreak spreads further on the skin after his cleansing,

NET Bible
If, however, the scall spreads further on the skin after his purification,

New Heart English Bible
But if the itch spreads in the skin after his cleansing,

Webster's Bible Translation
But if the scall shall spread much in the skin after his cleansing;

World English Bible
But if the itch spreads in the skin after his cleansing,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And if the scale spreads greatly in the skin after his cleansing,

Young's Literal Translation
'And if the scall spread greatly in the skin after his cleansing,

Smith's Literal Translation
And if spreading, the scall shall spread in the skin after his purification;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But if after his cleansing the spot spread again in the skin,

Catholic Public Domain Version
But if, after his cleansing, the spot will have increased again in the skin,

New American Bible
But if the scall spreads at all on the skin after the person has been declared clean—

New Revised Standard Version
But if the itch spreads in the skin after he was pronounced clean,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But if the disease spreads much in the skin after his cleansing,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if the sore will change in the skin after he was purified;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But if the scall spread abroad in the skin after his cleansing,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But if the scurf be indeed spread in the skin after he has been purified,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laws about Skin Diseases
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, 36the priest is to examine him, and if the scaly outbreak has spread on the skin, the priest need not look for yellow hair; the person 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.” ...

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. ...

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

Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

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 9:1-7
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 10:9-16
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 10:28
He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.


Treasury of Scripture

But if the scale spread much in the skin after his cleansing;

Leviticus 13:7,27
But if the scab spread much abroad in the skin, after that he hath been seen of the priest for his cleansing, he shall be seen of the priest again: …

2 Timothy 2:16,17
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness…

2 Timothy 3:13
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

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














But if
This phrase introduces a conditional clause, indicating a situation that may or may not occur. In the Hebrew text, the word "if" (אִם, 'im) is often used to present a hypothetical scenario that requires careful consideration. The use of "but" (וְ, ve) serves as a conjunction that contrasts the previous state of cleansing with the potential for further spread. This highlights the vigilance required in monitoring skin conditions, emphasizing the importance of ongoing observation and discernment in spiritual and communal life.

the scaly outbreak
The Hebrew term for "scaly outbreak" (נֶתֶק, neteq) refers to a specific type of skin condition that is characterized by flakiness or scaliness. This condition is distinct from other skin diseases mentioned in Leviticus, such as leprosy, and requires particular attention. Historically, skin diseases were not only a health concern but also a matter of ritual purity, affecting one's ability to participate in community and worship. The specificity of this term underscores the detailed nature of the Levitical laws and the care with which the Israelites were to approach issues of health and holiness.

spreads further
The phrase "spreads further" (פָּשָׂה, pasah) indicates the progression or worsening of the condition. In the context of Levitical law, the spread of a skin disease was a critical factor in determining impurity. The Hebrew root conveys the idea of expansion or growth, which in a spiritual sense can be likened to the spread of sin or impurity if not checked. This serves as a metaphor for the need to address sin early before it takes root and affects the broader community.

on the skin
The "skin" (עוֹר, 'or) is the outermost layer of the body, serving as a protective barrier. In biblical times, the condition of one's skin was often seen as a reflection of one's spiritual state. The skin's visibility made it a natural symbol for purity and impurity, as it was the most immediate and apparent aspect of a person's physical being. This focus on the skin in Levitical law highlights the importance of external manifestations of internal spiritual realities.

after his cleansing
The term "cleansing" (טָהֳרָתוֹ, taharato) refers to the ritual purification process that one underwent to be declared clean. This process was not merely physical but also spiritual, involving specific rites and offerings. The mention of cleansing after the spread of the outbreak suggests a return to a state of impurity, emphasizing the need for continual vigilance and the possibility of relapse. In a broader spiritual context, this serves as a reminder of the ongoing nature of sanctification and the need for perseverance in maintaining purity before God.

(35, 36) But if the scall spread.--If, after the scall had remained stationary for a fortnight, and the patient had been pronounced clean, he is brought again because the scall had spread after the lapse of the two quarantines, he is to be forthwith pronounced unclean, whether it was accompanied by yellow hair or not.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
If, however,
וְאִם־ (wə·’im-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

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

spreads
פָּשֹׂ֥ה (pā·śōh)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 6581: To spread

further
יִפְשֶׂ֛ה (yip̄·śeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6581: To spread

on the skin
בָּע֑וֹר (bā·‘ō·wr)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather

after
אַחֲרֵ֖י (’a·ḥă·rê)
Preposition
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

his cleansing,
טָהֳרָתֽוֹ׃ (ṭā·ho·rā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2893: Ceremonial purification, moral purity


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