Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5390 leprosy An infectious skin disease. The leprosy mentioned in Scripture, however, covers a wider range of dermatological conditions than that now referred to as the modern Hansen's disease, known colloquially as leprosy. Regulations for the control of leprosy Sufferers are banned from society Numbers 5:2 See also Leviticus 13:1-46; Deuteronomy 24:8-9; 2 Kings 7:3 Sufferers are banned from Levitical service Sufferers are to report to a priest on being cured Matthew 8:4 See also Luke 17:14; Leviticus 14:1-9 The healing of leprosy 2 Kings 5:1,14; Matthew 8:2-3 pp Mark 1:40-41; Luke 17:12-15 Spiritual significance of leprosy As a validating sign from God As a judgment from God Numbers 12:10-15; 2 Kings 5:27; 2 Chronicles 26:19-23 See also
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