Leviticus 14:56
New International Version
and for a swelling, a rash or a shiny spot,

New Living Translation
and a swelling on the skin, a rash, or discolored skin.

English Standard Version
and for a swelling or an eruption or a spot,

Berean Standard Bible
and for a swelling, rash, or spot,

King James Bible
And for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot:

New King James Version
for a swelling and a scab and a bright spot,

New American Standard Bible
and for a swelling, for a scab, and for a bright spot—

NASB 1995
and for a swelling, and for a scab, and for a bright spot—

NASB 1977
and for a swelling, and for a scab, and for a bright spot—

Legacy Standard Bible
and for a swelling and for a scab and for a bright spot—

Amplified Bible
and for a swelling, and for a scab, and for a bright spot on the skin—

Christian Standard Bible
and for a swelling, scab, or spot,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and for a swelling, scab, or spot,

American Standard Version
and for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot;

English Revised Version
and for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and for skin diseases where there is a sore, a rash, or an irritated area.

International Standard Version
and for swelling of the skin, scabs, and bright spots,

Majority Standard Bible
and for a swelling, rash, or spot,

NET Bible
for the swelling, for the scab, and for the bright spot,

New Heart English Bible
and for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot;

Webster's Bible Translation
And for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot:

World English Bible
and for a swelling, and for a scab, and for a bright spot;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot—

Young's Literal Translation
and for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot, --

Smith's Literal Translation
And for a rising, and for a scab, and for a brightness;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of a scar and of blisters breaking out, of a shining spot, and when the colours are diversely changed:

Catholic Public Domain Version
of scars and erupting pustules, of a shining spot, when the appearance is also variegated,

New American Bible
for marks, lesions and blotches—

New Revised Standard Version
and for a swelling or an eruption or a spot,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And for a swelling and for a scab and for a shiny spot;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And for a sore and for a scab and for a shiny spot,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and of a sore, and of a clear spot, and of a shining one,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Cleansing a Home
55for mildew in clothing or in a house, 56and for a swelling, rash, or spot, 57to determine when something is clean or unclean. This is the law regarding skin diseases and mildew.”…

Cross References
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.”

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.”

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 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.

Hebrews 9:13-14
For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

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.” ...

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.

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

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 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.

Luke 7:22
So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: 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.

James 5:14-15
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. / And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot:

a rising

Leviticus 13:2
When a man shall have in the skin of his flesh a rising, a scab, or bright spot, and it be in the skin of his flesh like the plague of leprosy; then he shall be brought unto Aaron the priest, or unto one of his sons the priests:

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33. The signs of leprosy in a house
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and for a swelling
The Hebrew word for "swelling" is "שְׂאֵת" (se'eth), which can also mean "rising" or "elevation." In the context of Leviticus, this term refers to a physical manifestation on the skin that could indicate a deeper issue, such as leprosy. Historically, the Israelites were acutely aware of the dangers of skin diseases, which could lead to social isolation and ritual impurity. The mention of "swelling" underscores the importance of vigilance and the need for priestly intervention to maintain communal purity and health. Spiritually, it can symbolize the rising of sin or pride within one's heart, which requires careful examination and repentance.

a scab
The term "scab" is translated from the Hebrew word "סַפַּחַת" (sappachath), which refers to a crust or layer that forms over a wound. In ancient Israel, a scab was not merely a physical concern but a potential sign of ritual impurity. The presence of a scab required careful inspection by a priest to determine if it was a benign condition or something more serious. This reflects the broader biblical theme of discernment and the need to address issues at their root before they fester. Spiritually, a scab can represent the healing process, reminding believers of God's grace in covering and healing the wounds of sin.

or a spot
The word "spot" comes from the Hebrew "בֹּהַק" (bohaq), which indicates a bright spot or discoloration on the skin. In the Levitical context, spots were scrutinized to determine their significance, as they could be indicative of leprosy or other skin conditions. This meticulous attention to detail highlights the holiness code's emphasis on purity and the community's responsibility to uphold God's standards. In a spiritual sense, a "spot" can symbolize blemishes in one's character or life that need to be addressed through confession and sanctification. It serves as a reminder of the call to be "without spot or blemish" (2 Peter 3:14), striving for holiness in the sight of God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and for a swelling,
וְלַשְׂאֵ֥ת (wə·laś·’êṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7613: An elevation, leprous scab, elation, cheerfulness, exaltation in rank, character

rash,
וְלַסַּפַּ֖חַת (wə·las·sap·pa·ḥaṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5597: An eruption, scab

or spot,
וְלַבֶּהָֽרֶת׃ (wə·lab·be·hā·reṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 934: A whitish spot on the skin


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