Leviticus 13:28
Leviticus 13:28 in Multiple Translations
But if the spot is unchanged and has not spread on the skin but has faded, it is a swelling from the burn, and the priest is to pronounce him clean; for it is only the scar from the burn.
And if the bright spot stay in his place, and spread not in the skin, but it be somewhat dark; it is a rising of the burning, and the priest shall pronounce him clean: for it is an inflammation of the burning.
And if the bright spot stay in its place, and be not spread in the skin, but be dim; it is the rising of the burning, and the priest shall pronounce him clean: for it is the scar of the burning.
And if the bright place keeps the same size and gets no greater on the skin, but is less bright, it is the effect of the burn, and the priest will say that he is clean: it is the mark of the burn.
But if the spot stays the same and hasn't spread on the skin, but has faded, it's the swelling from the burn, and the priest will declare them clean because it's just the scar from the burn.
And if the spot abide in his place, not growing in the skin, but is darke, it is a rising of the burning: the Priest shall therefore declare him cleane, for it is the drying vp of the burning.
'And if the bright spot stay in its place, it hath not spread in the skin, and is become weak; a rising of the burning it [is], and the priest hath pronounced him clean; for it [is] inflammation of the burning.
If the bright spot stays in its place, and hasn’t spread in the skin, but is faded, it is the swelling from the burn, and the priest shall pronounce him clean, for it is the scar from the burn.
And if the bright spot shall stay in its place, and not spread in the skin, but be somewhat dark; it is a rising of the burning, and the priest shall pronounce him clean: for it is an inflammation of the burning.
But if the whiteness stay in its place, and be not very clear, it is the sore of a burning, and therefore he shall be cleansed, because it is only the scar of a burning.
However, if the spot is not changed and has not spread but has faded, it is only a scar from the burn, and the priest will declare that the person is permitted to be with other people again.
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Leviticus 13:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אִם
תַּחְתֶּי/הָ֩
תַעֲמֹ֨ד
הַ/בַּהֶ֜רֶת
לֹא
פָשְׂתָ֤ה
בָ/עוֹר֙
וְ/הִ֣וא
כֵהָ֔ה
שְׂאֵ֥ת
הַ/מִּכְוָ֖ה
הִ֑וא
וְ/טִֽהֲר/וֹ֙
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
כִּֽי
צָרֶ֥בֶת
הַ/מִּכְוָ֖ה
הִֽוא
וְ/אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj | Conj
תַּחְתֶּי/הָ֩
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Suff
תַעֲמֹ֨ד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
הַ/בַּהֶ֜רֶת
bôhereth
H934
bright spot
Art | N-fs
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
פָשְׂתָ֤ה
pâsâh
H6581
to spread
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
בָ/עוֹר֙
ʻôwr
H5785
skin
Prep | N-ms
וְ/הִ֣וא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Conj | Pron
כֵהָ֔ה
kêheh
H3544
faint
Adj
שְׂאֵ֥ת
sᵉʼêth
H7613
elevation
N-fs
הַ/מִּכְוָ֖ה
mikvâh
H4348
burn
Art | N-fs
הִ֑וא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
וְ/טִֽהֲר/וֹ֙
ṭâhêr
H2891
be pure
Conj | V-Piel-3ms | Suff
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
צָרֶ֥בֶת
tsârebeth
H6867
burning
N-fs
הַ/מִּכְוָ֖ה
mikvâh
H4348
burn
Art | N-fs
הִֽוא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 13:28
וְ/אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj | Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
תַּחְתֶּי/הָ֩
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
תַעֲמֹ֨ד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
הַ/בַּהֶ֜רֶת
bôhereth
H934
"bright spot"
Art | 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.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
פָשְׂתָ֤ה
pâsâh
H6581
"to spread"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to spread something out, like arms or wings. It is used to describe God's care and protection in Psalm 61:4. This verb is about making something wider or broader.
Definition: (Qal) to spread
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: spread. See also: Leviticus 13:5; Leviticus 13:34; Leviticus 14:48.
בָ/עוֹר֙
ʻôwr
H5785
"skin"
Prep | N-ms
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.
וְ/הִ֣וא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Conj | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
כֵהָ֔ה
kêheh
H3544
"faint"
Adj
Faint means to become weak or dim, like when the light of a candle burns out. It can also describe someone who is feeling tired or sluggish, like when the Israelites were faint from hunger in the wilderness.
Definition: dim, dull, colourless, be dark, faint
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: somewhat dark, darkish, wax dim, heaviness, smoking. See also: Leviticus 13:6; Leviticus 13:39; Isaiah 42:3.
שְׂאֵ֥ת
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.
הַ/מִּכְוָ֖ה
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.
הִ֑וא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
וְ/טִֽהֲר/וֹ֙
ṭâhêr
H2891
"be pure"
Conj | V-Piel-3ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be pure, either physically, morally, or ceremonially. It appears in Leviticus for purification rituals and in Psalm 51 where David asks God to purify his heart. This concept is central to Jewish and Christian ideas of cleanliness and holiness.
Definition: 1) to be clean, be pure 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be clean (physically-of disease) 1a2) to be clean ceremonially 1a3) to purify, be clean morally, made clean 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to cleanse, purify 1b1a) physically 1b1b) ceremonially 1b1c) morally 1b2) to pronounce clean 1b3) to perform the ceremony of cleansing 1c) (Pual) to be cleansed, be pronounced clean 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to purify oneself 1d1a) ceremonially 1d1b) morally 1d2) to present oneself for purification
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: be (make, make self, pronounce) clean, cleanse (self), purge, purify(-ier, self). See also: Genesis 35:2; Numbers 19:12; Psalms 51:4.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
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.
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.
צָרֶ֥בֶת
tsârebeth
H6867
"burning"
N-fs
A scar is a mark left by a burn or disease, like a scab or inflammation, used in the Bible to describe the aftermath of a fire or illness, as seen in the book of Leviticus.
Definition: adj burning, scorching
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: burning, inflammation. See also: Leviticus 13:23; Leviticus 13:28; Proverbs 16:27.
הַ/מִּכְוָ֖ה
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.
הִֽוא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
Study Notes — Leviticus 13:28
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- Leviticus 13:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 13:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:28
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:28
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 13:28
Context — Laws about Skin Diseases
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.
27On the seventh day the priest is to reexamine him, and if it has spread further on the skin, the priest must pronounce him unclean; it is a diseased infection.
28But if the spot is unchanged and has not spread on the skin but has faded, it is a swelling from the burn, and the priest is to pronounce him clean; for it is only the scar from the burn.
29If a man or woman has an infection on the head or chin, 30the priest shall examine the infection, and if it appears to be deeper than the skin and the hair in it is yellow and thin, the priest must pronounce him unclean; it is a scaly outbreak, an infectious disease of the head or chin.Leviticus 13:28 Summary
Leviticus 13:28 teaches us that sometimes what appears to be a problem can actually be a sign of healing, like a scar from a burn. The priest's job is to carefully examine the situation and determine whether someone is clean or unclean. This reminds us that God is concerned with our purity, not just physically, but also spiritually (Psalm 51:7). By trusting in God's power to cleanse us, we can be declared clean and live a life that honors Him, just like the person in this verse who was pronounced clean by the priest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the spot to be 'unchanged' in Leviticus 13:28?
This means that the spot has not grown or spread, and its appearance has not changed, as the priest would have observed during the initial examination (Leviticus 13:26).
How does the priest determine if the spot is a swelling from a burn?
The priest determines this by observing that the spot has faded and has not spread, indicating that it is only a scar from a burn, and not a sign of a diseased infection (Leviticus 13:27).
What is the significance of the priest pronouncing someone clean in Leviticus 13:28?
When the priest pronounces someone clean, it means that the person is no longer considered unclean and is allowed to participate in worship and community life, as seen in other instances of cleansing in the Bible, such as in Leviticus 14:20 and Numbers 19:12.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of purity in the Bible?
This verse contributes to the theme of purity by highlighting the importance of distinguishing between what is clean and unclean, as taught in books like Leviticus and Deuteronomy, and ultimately pointing to the need for spiritual cleansing, as seen in passages like Psalm 51:7 and Ezekiel 36:25.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the principle of discerning between what is clean and unclean in my own life, beyond just physical purity?
- How can I trust God's sovereignty and timing when facing a situation where I am waiting for healing or cleansing, just like the person in Leviticus 13:28?
- In what ways can I reflect the heart of a priest, who seeks to bring people closer to God by declaring them clean, in my interactions with others?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be trying to 'hide' or cover up my own 'spots' or imperfections, rather than bringing them to God for healing and cleansing?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:28
And if the bright spot stay in his place, [and] spread not in the skin,.... If, after being shut up, seven days, it appears that the spot is no larger than, when it was first viewed, but is as it
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:28
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 13:28
i.e. Arising from the burning mentioned .
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:28
(27, 28) And the priest shall look.—The directions here given as to what the priest is to do at the end of the week’s quarantine are the same as those given in Leviticus 13:23-24. It will be seen that there is a difference in the treatment of the suspicious symptoms in case No. 1, and in the case before us, No. 3. In the former instance, where there is no apparent cause for the symptoms, the suspected invalid has to undergo two remands of seven days each before his case can be decided; whilst in the instance before us, where the boil, the inflammation, or the burn visibly supplies the reason for this suspicion, he is only remanded for one week, at the end of which his case is finally decided.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:28
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 13:28
“And if the glossy spot continues unchanged and makes no advance in the skin, and is rather indistinct” (see the note at Leviticus 13:6), “it is the mark of the inflammation, and the priest shall