Leviticus 13:24
Leviticus 13:24 in Multiple Translations
When there is a burn on someone’s skin and the raw area of the burn becomes reddish-white or white,
¶ Or if there be any flesh, in the skin whereof there is a hot burning, and the quick flesh that burneth have a white bright spot, somewhat reddish, or white;
Or when the flesh hath in the skin thereof a burning by fire, and the quick flesh of the burning become a bright spot, reddish-white, or white;
Or if there is a burn on the skin of the flesh, and if the diseased flesh in the burn becomes a bright place, red and white or white,
If someone has a burn on their skin and the place where it's raw changes into a reddish-white or white spot,
If there be any flesh, in whose skin there is an hote burning, and the quick flesh of ye burning haue a white spot, somewhat reddish or pale,
'Or when flesh hath in its skin a fiery burning, and the quickening of the burning, the bright white spot, hath been very red or white,
“Or when the body has a burn from fire on its skin, and the raw flesh of the burn becomes a bright spot, reddish-white, or white,
Or if there is any flesh, in the skin of which there is a hot burning, and the live flesh that burneth hath a white bright spot, somewhat reddish or white;
The flesh also and skin that hath been burnt, and after it is healed hath a white or a red scar,
‘Then someone has a burn on his skin and a bright/shiny or white spot appears, and the flesh in that area is sensitive/painful,
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Leviticus 13:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
א֣וֹ
בָשָׂ֔ר
כִּֽי
יִהְיֶ֥ה
בְ/עֹר֖/וֹ
מִכְוַת
אֵ֑שׁ
וְֽ/הָיְתָ֞ה
מִֽחְיַ֣ת
הַ/מִּכְוָ֗ה
בַּהֶ֛רֶת
לְבָנָ֥ה
אֲדַמְדֶּ֖מֶת
א֥וֹ
לְבָנָֽה
א֣וֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
בָשָׂ֔ר
bâsâr
H1320
flesh
N-ms
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יִהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בְ/עֹר֖/וֹ
ʻôwr
H5785
skin
Prep | N-ms | Suff
מִכְוַת
mikvâh
H4348
burn
N-fs
אֵ֑שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
N-cs
וְֽ/הָיְתָ֞ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3fs
מִֽחְיַ֣ת
michyâh
H4241
recovery
N-fs
הַ/מִּכְוָ֗ה
mikvâh
H4348
burn
Art | N-fs
בַּהֶ֛רֶת
bôhereth
H934
bright spot
N-fs
לְבָנָ֥ה
lâbân
H3836
white
Adj
אֲדַמְדֶּ֖מֶת
ʼădamdâm
H125
reddish
Adj
א֥וֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
לְבָנָֽה
lâbân
H3836
white
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 13:24
א֣וֹ
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.
בָשָׂ֔ר
bâsâr
H1320
"flesh"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יִהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-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.
בְ/עֹר֖/וֹ
ʻôwr
H5785
"skin"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means skin, like human skin or animal hide, and is used in the Bible to describe leather. It appears in Exodus 25:5 to describe the materials used to build the tabernacle. The word is also used in Genesis 3:21 to describe the clothing God made for Adam and Eve.
Definition: 1) skin, hide 1a) skin (of men) 1b) hide (of animals)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: hide, leather, skin. See also: Genesis 3:21; Leviticus 13:35; Jeremiah 13:23.
מִכְוַת
mikvâh
H4348
"burn"
N-fs
A burn or burn scar, describing a mark left by fire. It can refer to a physical burn or a burning sensation, and appears in the Bible as a literal, physical phenomenon.
Definition: burnt spot, burn scar
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: that burneth, burning. See also: Leviticus 13:24; Leviticus 13:25; Leviticus 13:28.
אֵ֑שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
וְֽ/הָיְתָ֞ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3fs
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.
מִֽחְיַ֣ת
michyâh
H4241
"recovery"
N-fs
This word means to preserve life or provide sustenance, it is about keeping someone or something alive. It can also refer to the quick or tender flesh, and is used in various contexts in the Bible.
Definition: 1) preservation of life, sustenance 1a) preservation of life 1b) sustenance 1c) reviving 1d) the quick of the flesh, live flesh, tender or raw flesh
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: preserve life, quick, recover selves, reviving, sustenance, victuals. See also: Genesis 45:5; Judges 17:10; Ezra 9:9.
הַ/מִּכְוָ֗ה
mikvâh
H4348
"burn"
Art | N-fs
A burn or burn scar, describing a mark left by fire. It can refer to a physical burn or a burning sensation, and appears in the Bible as a literal, physical phenomenon.
Definition: burnt spot, burn scar
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: that burneth, burning. See also: Leviticus 13:24; Leviticus 13:25; Leviticus 13:28.
בַּהֶ֛רֶת
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.
לְבָנָ֥ה
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.
אֲדַמְדֶּ֖מֶת
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.
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.
לְבָנָֽה
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.
Study Notes — Leviticus 13:24
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- Leviticus 13:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 13:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:24
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:24
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 13:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 13:24
- Sermons on Leviticus 13:24
Context — Laws about Skin Diseases
22If it spreads any further on the skin, the priest must pronounce him unclean; it is an infection.
23But if the spot remains unchanged and does not spread, it is only the scar from the boil, and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
24When there is a burn on someone’s skin and the raw area of the burn becomes reddish-white or white,
25the priest must examine it. If the hair in the spot has turned white and the spot appears to be deeper than the skin, it is a disease that has broken out in the burn. The priest must pronounce him unclean; it is a diseased infection. 26But if the priest examines it and there is no white hair in the spot, and it is not beneath the skin but has faded, the priest shall isolate him for seven days.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 3:24 | Instead of fragrance there will be a stench; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of styled hair, baldness; instead of fine clothing, sackcloth; instead of beauty, shame. |
Leviticus 13:24 Summary
[This verse is talking about what happens when someone gets a burn on their skin and the raw area of the burn becomes reddish-white or white, which may be a sign of a diseased infection, as seen in Leviticus 13:25. The priest has to examine the burn to see if it's a sign of a bigger problem, similar to how God examines our hearts to see if we are pure and clean, as seen in Psalm 51:10 and Matthew 5:8. Just like the priest has to be careful and thorough in his examination, we should be careful and thoughtful in our own lives, making sure we are living in a way that is pleasing to God, as seen in Colossians 1:10 and 1 Thessalonians 4:1.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of a burn on someone's skin in this verse?
In Leviticus 13:24, a burn on someone's skin is significant because it may be a sign of a diseased infection, as seen in Leviticus 13:25, and the priest must examine it to determine if it is unclean or not, similar to the examination of a boil in Leviticus 13:18-23.
Why does the raw area of the burn need to become reddish-white or white?
The raw area of the burn becoming reddish-white or white is a sign that may indicate a diseased infection, and the priest must examine it, as stated in Leviticus 13:25, to determine if it is a sign of uncleanness, similar to the signs of uncleanness in Leviticus 13:1-17.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger discussion on the diagnosis of skin diseases and infections in Leviticus 13, and it provides specific guidance on how to handle burns, which is distinct from the guidance on boils and other skin afflictions in Leviticus 13:18-23 and Leviticus 13:1-17.
What is the role of the priest in examining the burn?
The priest plays a crucial role in examining the burn to determine if it is a sign of a diseased infection, as stated in Leviticus 13:25, and to pronounce the person unclean or clean, similar to the priest's role in examining other skin afflictions in Leviticus 13:1-17 and Leviticus 13:18-23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the principles of examination and diagnosis in my own life, just as the priest examines the burn in this verse?
- How can I trust God's sovereignty and provision, even in the midst of uncertainty or affliction, as seen in the Israelites' experience with skin diseases and infections in Leviticus 13?
- What are some ways that I can prioritize my own spiritual health and cleanliness, just as the Israelites were instructed to prioritize their physical health and cleanliness in Leviticus 13?
- How can I respond to difficult or trying circumstances, such as a burn or other affliction, with faith and trust in God's goodness, as seen in the Bible's teachings on suffering and affliction in Psalm 119:71 and Romans 5:3-5?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:24
Or if there be [any] flesh, in the skin whereof [there is] a hot burning,.... Or "a burning of fire" (r): it is asked, what is a burning?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:24
Or if there be any flesh, in the skin whereof there is a hot burning, and the quick flesh that burneth have a white bright spot, somewhat reddish, or white; a hot burning , [ mikwat (H4348) 'eesh
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 13:24
A hot burning, Heb. a burning of fire, by the touch of any hot iron, or burning coals, which doth naturally and usually make an ulcer or sore in which the following spot is. Or white, i.e. or only white, without any mixture of red in it. This clause seems to overthrow that exposition of the Hebrew word adamdam which is given by a learned man, , because this colour which is here said to be only white, is distinguished from that which is here called adamdam, which therefore must be some other colour than that of snow, which though very light or bright, yet is only white.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:24
(24) Or if there be any flesh, in the skin whereof there is.—Rather, or if there is in the skin of the flesh. As a burn or inflammation arising from contact with pitch or hot water was adduced in Leviticus 13:18, the verse before us specifies a sore, pustule, or blister occasioned by “a burning of fire,” as the Margin of the Authorised Version rightly has it, and not a hot burning, as it is in the text. The ancient canons distinctly define this by “that which is burnt with a coal or with embers, whatsoever is from the force of actual fire, is the burning here meant,” in contradistinction to the burn or inflammation mentioned in Leviticus 13:18. And the quick flesh that burneth.—Rather, and the sound flesh of the burning (see Leviticus 13:10), that is, the tender flesh which is renewed (after it has lost the purulent matter in it) and exhibits these symptoms.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:24
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.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 13:24
The sense of this verse is: “Or if there be flesh of which the skin has been affected by severe inflammation, and the sore of the inflammation has become a glossy spot, somewhat reddish or white.”
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 13:24
24. A hot burning — The Hebrew is, “a burning of fire.” It is supposed to describe persons scarred by burns whose scars have become eruptive.Rules very similar to the above are laid down for
Sermons on Leviticus 13:24
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(Isaiah) Sin’s Judgment and God’s Restoration by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of economic injustice and unfair treatment of the poor. He emphasizes the importance of being fair and treating others justly, as th |