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Leviticus 13:19

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Leviticus 13:19 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

and a white swelling or a reddish-white spot develops where the boil was, he must present himself to the priest.

King James Version KJV

And in the place of the boil there be a white rising, or a bright spot, white, and somewhat reddish, and it be shewed to the priest;

American Standard Version ASV

and in the place of the boil there is a white rising, or a bright spot, reddish-white, then it shall be showed to the priest;

Bible in Basic English BBE

And on the same place there is a white growth of a bright mark, red and white, then let the priest see it;

Free Bible Version FBV

and a white swelling or a reddish-white spot appears in its place, they must show themselves to the priest.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And in ye place of the bile there be a white swelling, or a white spot somewhat reddish, it shall be seene of the Priest.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and there hath been in the place of the ulcer a white rising, or a bright white spot, very red, then it hath been seen by the priest,

World English Bible WEB

and in the place of the boil there is a white swelling, or a bright spot, reddish-white, then it shall be shown to the priest.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And in the place of the boil there shall be a white rising, or a bright spot, white, and somewhat reddish, and it be showed to the priest;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And in the place of the ulcer, there appeareth a white scar, or somewhat red, the man shall be brought to the priest:

Translation for Translators T4T

but in the place where the boil was a white swelling or a bright/shiny spot appears, he must go to the priest.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 13:19

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Leviticus 13:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/הָיָ֞ה בִּ/מְק֤וֹם הַ/שְּׁחִין֙ שְׂאֵ֣ת לְבָנָ֔ה א֥וֹ בַהֶ֖רֶת לְבָנָ֣ה אֲדַמְדָּ֑מֶת וְ/נִרְאָ֖ה אֶל הַ/כֹּהֵֽן
וְ/הָיָ֞ה hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-3ms
בִּ/מְק֤וֹם mâqôwm H4725 place Prep | N-ms
הַ/שְּׁחִין֙ shᵉchîyn H7822 boil Art | N-ms
שְׂאֵ֣ת sᵉʼêth H7613 elevation N-fs
לְבָנָ֔ה lâbân H3836 white Adj
א֥וֹ ʼôw H176 or Conj
בַהֶ֖רֶת bôhereth H934 bright spot N-fs
לְבָנָ֣ה lâbân H3836 white Adj
אֲדַמְדָּ֑מֶת ʼădamdâm H125 reddish Adj
וְ/נִרְאָ֖ה râʼâh H7200 Provider Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep
הַ/כֹּהֵֽן kôhên H3548 priest Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 13:19

וְ/הָיָ֞ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בִּ/מְק֤וֹם mâqôwm H4725 "place" Prep | N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
הַ/שְּׁחִין֙ shᵉchîyn H7822 "boil" Art | N-ms
This word describes a boil or inflamed spot, which can refer to leprosy or other skin conditions in the Bible.
Definition: 1) boil, inflamed spot, inflammation, eruption 1a) of man, leprosy, of man and beast
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: boil, botch. See also: Exodus 9:9; Leviticus 13:23; Isaiah 38:21.
שְׂאֵ֣ת sᵉʼêth H7613 "elevation" N-fs
In the Bible, elevation can refer to a physical rise in the land or a sense of pride and dignity. It is used to describe the exaltation of God and the dignity of kings. The word appears in books like Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) elevation, exaltation, dignity, swelling, uprising 1a) dignity, exaltation, loftiness 1b) swelling 1c) uprising
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, dignity, excellency, highness, raise up self, rising. See also: Genesis 4:7; Leviticus 13:43; Psalms 62:5.
לְבָנָ֔ה lâbân H3836 "white" Adj
Means white in Hebrew, used to describe something pure or clean, like freshly fallen snow.
Definition: white
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: white. See also: Genesis 30:35; Leviticus 13:21; Zechariah 6:6.
א֥וֹ ʼôw H176 "or" Conj
Desire can also mean or, and, or if, showing a choice between options, as seen in Proverbs 31:4. It is used to express alternatives or possibilities.
Definition: 1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then
Usage: Occurs in 218 OT verses. KJV: also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. See also: Genesis 24:49; Leviticus 25:49; Proverbs 30:31.
בַהֶ֖רֶת bôhereth H934 "bright spot" N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to a bright spot on the skin, possibly a scar, blister, or boil, and is used in Leviticus to describe a sign of leprosy. It is translated as a whitish spot in the KJV Bible. This term appears in discussions of skin conditions.
Definition: 1) white patch of skin, brightness, bright spot (on skin) 2) (CLBL) bright spot, scar, blister, boil 2a) resulting from fire 2b) resulting from inflammation of the skin 2c) possible sign of leprosy
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: bright spot. See also: Leviticus 13:2; Leviticus 13:25; Leviticus 14:56.
לְבָנָ֣ה lâbân H3836 "white" Adj
Means white in Hebrew, used to describe something pure or clean, like freshly fallen snow.
Definition: white
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: white. See also: Genesis 30:35; Leviticus 13:21; Zechariah 6:6.
אֲדַמְדָּ֑מֶת ʼădamdâm H125 "reddish" Adj
The Hebrew word 'adamdam' describes something as reddish in color. It is used to describe objects or people with a reddish hue. This term appears in passages like Genesis, where it describes the color of objects.
Definition: reddish, be reddish
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: (somewhat) reddish. See also: Leviticus 13:19; Leviticus 13:43; Leviticus 14:37.
וְ/נִרְאָ֖ה râʼâh H7200 "Provider" Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ/כֹּהֵֽן kôhên H3548 "priest" Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.

Study Notes — Leviticus 13:19

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1 Leviticus 13:24 When there is a burn on someone’s skin and the raw area of the burn becomes reddish-white or white,

Leviticus 13:19 Summary

This verse, Leviticus 13:19, is talking about what happens when someone has a boil on their skin that heals, but then a white swelling or reddish-white spot appears in its place. The person needs to go to the priest to have it checked, because it might be a sign of a more serious infection. This is similar to how we need to examine our own hearts and lives to see if there are any 'infections' or sins that need to be dealt with, as seen in Psalm 51:10 and 1 John 1:9. By presenting ourselves to God for cleansing and healing, we can be restored and made whole, just like the person in Leviticus 13:17 who was pronounced clean by the priest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the priest examining the healed boil in Leviticus 13:19?

The priest's examination is to determine if the infection has fully healed or if it has developed into a more serious condition, as described in Leviticus 13:20, which would require further isolation and cleansing, as seen in Leviticus 14:1-32.

Why does the Bible provide such detailed instructions for dealing with skin infections?

The detailed instructions in Leviticus 13:1-59 demonstrate God's concern for the well-being and health of His people, as expressed in Exodus 15:26, and provide a way for them to maintain ritual purity, as commanded in Leviticus 11:44-45.

What is the significance of the white swelling or reddish-white spot in Leviticus 13:19?

The appearance of a white swelling or reddish-white spot where the boil was indicates a potential sign of further infection or disease, requiring the priest's examination to determine the appropriate course of action, as outlined in Leviticus 13:20-21.

How does this verse relate to the broader theme of cleanliness in the Bible?

The emphasis on cleanliness in Leviticus 13:19 reflects the biblical theme of separating the holy from the profane, as seen in Leviticus 10:10, and foreshadows the spiritual cleansing that comes through faith in Jesus Christ, as described in 1 Corinthians 6:11 and Hebrews 10:22.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some areas in my life where I may be hiding or covering up 'infections' or sins, rather than presenting them to God for healing and cleansing?
  2. How can I apply the principle of presenting myself to God for examination and cleansing, as seen in Leviticus 13:19, to my daily life and relationships?
  3. In what ways can I trust God's sovereignty and provision, even in the midst of uncertainty or difficulty, as the Israelites did when following the instructions in Leviticus 13:1-59?
  4. What are some ways I can prioritize spiritual purity and cleanliness in my own life, as reflected in the biblical theme of separating the holy from the profane?

Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:19

And in the place of the boil there be a white rising,.... In the place where the boil was, a white swelling appears: or a bright spot, white, and somewhat reddish; white and red mixed, as the Targum

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:19

The flesh also, in which, even in the skin thereof, was a boil, and is healed, a boil , [ shªchiyn (H7822), a burning sore, an inflamed ulcer; Septuagint, helkos]; and

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 13:19

Somewhat reddish, i.e. white mixed with red, as when blood and milk are mixed together. A late learned writer renders the words thus, white and very bright, or light, which indeed is the true colour of leprosy, to wit, when it is in its perfection, as , &c. But here it was only beginning and arising out of a bile, in which together with the white, which was the colour of the leprosy, there might be some mixture of redness arising from the bile, or that part of it which was not yet turned into the nature and colour of leprosy.

Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:19

(19) And in the place of the boil.—If the cicatriced sore breaks out again, and exhibits the usual symptoms of leprosy, the patient is to show himself to the priest. White, and somewhat reddish.—Better, of a white-reddish colour. This symptom is peculiar to re-opened cicatriced sores, and hence has not been mentioned before. The authorities in the time of Christ describe the mixture of red and white as follows :—“It has the appearance of red wine poured into water, and is either a palish white or somewhat darker.”

Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:19

Leprosy developing in the place of an old boil or a burn (18–28) The distinguishing marks of leprosy are similar to those already indicated; it would seem that in these cases they are more easily recognised, for only one shutting up for seven days is required. The Heb. word (shĕ ?ḥ ?în) for ‘boil’ is used of Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:7) and Job (Job 2:7); also for ‘the botch (boil R.V.) of Egypt’ (Deuteronomy 28:17). As Egypt was notorious for malignant skin diseases, this expression may denote some form of leprosy.

Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 13:19

19. Somewhat reddish — The redness is that of the inflamed circumference of the blotch. The two symptoms of white hairs and manifest depth below the skin indicate leprosy.
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