Leviticus 13:33
Leviticus 13:33 in Multiple Translations
then the person must shave himself except for the scaly area. Then the priest shall isolate him for another seven days.
He shall be shaven, but the scall shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that hath the scall seven days more:
then he shall be shaven, but the scall shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that hath the scall seven days more:
Then his hair is to be cut off, but not on the diseased place, and he is to be shut up for seven days more:
then the person must shave themselves except for the scaly area. The priest is to place the person in isolation for another seven days.
Then he shalbe shauen, but the place of the blacke spot shall he not shaue: but the Priest shall shut vp him, that hath the blacke spot, seuen dayes more.
then he hath shaved himself, but the scall he doth not shave; and the priest hath shut up [him who hath] the scall a second seven days.
then he shall be shaved, but he shall not shave the itch. Then the priest shall isolate the one who has the itch seven more days.
He shall be shaven, but the scall shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that hath the scall seven days more:
The man shall be shaven all but the place of the spot, and he shall be shut up other seven days:
the person must shave the hair near the sore but not the hair on the sore. And the priest will tell him to stay away from other people for seven more days.
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Leviticus 13:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִ֨תְגַּלָּ֔ח
וְ/אֶת
הַ/נֶּ֖תֶק
לֹ֣א
יְגַלֵּ֑חַ
וְ/הִסְגִּ֨יר
הַ/כֹּהֵ֧ן
אֶת
הַ/נֶּ֛תֶק
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
יָמִ֖ים
שֵׁנִֽית
וְ/הִ֨תְגַּלָּ֔ח
gâlach
H1548
to shave
Conj | V-Hithpael-3ms
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/נֶּ֖תֶק
netheq
H5424
scab
Art | N-ms
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יְגַלֵּ֑חַ
gâlach
H1548
to shave
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
וְ/הִסְגִּ֨יר
çâgar
H5462
to shut
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
הַ/כֹּהֵ֧ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/נֶּ֛תֶק
netheq
H5424
scab
Art | N-ms
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
יָמִ֖ים
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
שֵׁנִֽית
shênîy
H8145
second
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 13:33
וְ/הִ֨תְגַּלָּ֔ח
gâlach
H1548
"to shave"
Conj | V-Hithpael-3ms
This Hebrew word means to shave or be bald, and can also mean to lay waste or destroy something. It is used in Leviticus to describe the shaving of priests and in Isaiah to describe the devastation of a city.
Definition: 1) to poll, shave, shave off, be bald 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to shave 1a2) to shave off 1a3) (fig. of devastation) 1b)(Pual) to be shaven 1c) (Hithpael) to shave oneself
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: poll, shave (off). See also: Genesis 41:14; Judges 16:17; Isaiah 7:20.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/נֶּ֖תֶק
netheq
H5424
"scab"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a scab or skin eruption, like those associated with leprosy, as seen in Leviticus 13:2. It describes a dry scall on the skin. In the Bible, it is used to describe a symptom of leprosy.
Definition: scab, skin eruption, scall (of leprosy)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: (dry) scall. See also: Leviticus 13:30; Leviticus 13:34; Leviticus 14:54.
לֹ֣א
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.
יְגַלֵּ֑חַ
gâlach
H1548
"to shave"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to shave or be bald, and can also mean to lay waste or destroy something. It is used in Leviticus to describe the shaving of priests and in Isaiah to describe the devastation of a city.
Definition: 1) to poll, shave, shave off, be bald 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to shave 1a2) to shave off 1a3) (fig. of devastation) 1b)(Pual) to be shaven 1c) (Hithpael) to shave oneself
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: poll, shave (off). See also: Genesis 41:14; Judges 16:17; Isaiah 7:20.
וְ/הִסְגִּ֨יר
çâgar
H5462
"to shut"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
To shut means to close something, like a door or a container. In the Bible, this word is used to describe surrendering or giving something up, like in the book of Ezra where the Israelites shut themselves in to pray.
Definition: 1) to shut, close 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shut 1a2) to close, close up 1a3) closed up, closely joined, shut up 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be shut up 1b2) to be shut or closed 1c) (Piel) to shut up, deliver up 1d) (Pual) to be shut up 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to deliver up 1e2) to shut up, imprison 2) pure gold Aramaic equivalent: se.gar (סְגַר "to shut" H5463)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: close up, deliver (up), give over (up), inclose, [idiom] pure, repair, shut (in, self, out, up, up together), stop, [idiom] straitly. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Kings 11:27; Psalms 17:10.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֧ן
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.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/נֶּ֛תֶק
netheq
H5424
"scab"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a scab or skin eruption, like those associated with leprosy, as seen in Leviticus 13:2. It describes a dry scall on the skin. In the Bible, it is used to describe a symptom of leprosy.
Definition: scab, skin eruption, scall (of leprosy)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: (dry) scall. See also: Leviticus 13:30; Leviticus 13:34; Leviticus 14:54.
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
יָמִ֖ים
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
שֵׁנִֽית
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
Study Notes — Leviticus 13:33
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- Leviticus 13:33 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 13:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:33
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 13:33
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 13:33
Context — Laws about Skin Diseases
31But if the priest examines the scaly infection and it does not appear to be deeper than the skin, and there is no black hair in it, the priest shall isolate the infected person for seven days.
32On the seventh day the priest is to reexamine the infection, and if the scaly outbreak has not spread and there is no yellow hair in it, and it does not appear to be deeper than the skin,
33then the person must shave himself except for the scaly area. Then the priest shall isolate him for another seven days.
34On the seventh day the priest shall examine the scaly outbreak, and if it has not spread on the skin and does not appear to be deeper than the skin, the priest is to pronounce him clean. He must wash his clothes, and he will be clean. 35If, however, the scaly outbreak spreads further on the skin after his cleansing,Leviticus 13:33 Summary
In Leviticus 13:33, the person with the scaly infection had to shave themselves except for the infected area, and then the priest would isolate them for another seven days to see if the infection was still present. This process was part of the purification ritual outlined in Leviticus 13, which was meant to help the person become clean and pure before God, as seen in similar contexts such as in Numbers 19:11-12. Just like the person in this verse had to trust in the priest's instructions and the purification process, we can trust in God's plan for our lives and His desire to cleanse us from our sins, as seen in 1 John 1:9. By surrendering to God and following His instructions, we can experience His cleansing and purification in our lives, just as the person in this verse was able to be pronounced clean after following the priest's instructions (Leviticus 13:34).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the person have to shave themselves except for the scaly area in Leviticus 13:33?
The person had to shave themselves except for the scaly area to help the priest determine if the infection was spreading, as stated in Leviticus 13:33, and to follow the purification process outlined in Leviticus 13:34, which is also seen in similar contexts such as in Numbers 6:9.
What was the purpose of isolating the person for another seven days in Leviticus 13:33?
The purpose of isolating the person for another seven days was to ensure that the infection was not spreading and to follow the instructions given by God to Moses in Leviticus 13:1-59, which is also supported by Deuteronomy 24:8-9, where the importance of following God's laws for cleansing is emphasized.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual cleansing in the Bible?
This verse relates to the concept of spiritual cleansing in the Bible, as seen in passages such as Psalm 51:7 and Ezekiel 36:25, where God promises to cleanse His people from their sins and impurities, and in 1 Corinthians 6:11, where believers are said to be washed and sanctified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
What can we learn from the role of the priest in this verse?
We can learn from the role of the priest in this verse that God has appointed leaders and authorities in our lives to help us discern and follow His will, as seen in Hebrews 13:17, where believers are instructed to obey their spiritual leaders, and in 1 Peter 5:1-4, where elders are called to shepherd God's flock with care and humility.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be 'shaved' or purified, and how can I surrender them to God for cleansing?
- How can I trust in God's timing and plan for my life, even when I am faced with uncertainty or isolation, as seen in Leviticus 13:33?
- What are some ways that I can reflect the heart of the priest in Leviticus 13:33, who is seeking to help the person become clean and pure, in my own relationships and interactions with others?
- How can I apply the principle of 'isolation for purification' in my own spiritual walk, and what are some practical steps I can take to separate myself from worldly influences and focus on my relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:33
He shall be shaven,.... His head or beard, where the scall was, as Aben Ezra; and so Ben Gersom, who adds, the law is not solicitous whether this shaving is by a priest or not; so it seems any one
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:33
If a man or woman have a plague upon the head or the beard; a dry scall , [ neteq (H5424); Septuagint, thrausma], when the leprosy was distinguished by being in sight deeper than the skin, and the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 13:33
He shall be shaven, for the more certain discovery of the growth or stay of the plague.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:33
(33) He shall be shaven.—The priest, for the sake of making sure, and to be able to examine the patient more thoroughly, is to have his head and beard shaved. This operation was performed by professional barbers, who were always on the spot. But the scall shall he not shave.—The place, however, where the scall appeared was not to be shaved, so that the priest might be able to see the colour of the hair. The manner in which the shaving was performed during the second Temple was as follows: The hair round the scall was all shaved off, except two hairs on each side, which were close to the affected spot, to enable the priest to see whether the spot is spreading or not.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 13:33
Verse 33. The scall shall he not shave] Lest the place should be irritated and inflamed, and assume in consequence other appearances besides those of a leprous infection; in which case the priest might not be able to form an accurate judgment.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:33
33. It is enjoined in the Mishna (Tal. Bab. Neg. x. § 5) that two hairs on each side of the scall should be left so that the priest might judge whether the disease had spread.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 13:33
33. He shall be shaven — This would afford a better opportunity to determine the question of the spread of the disease.