Leviticus 13:37
Leviticus 13:37 in Multiple Translations
If, however, in his sight the scaly outbreak is unchanged and black hair has grown in it, then it has healed. He is clean, and the priest is to pronounce him clean.
But if the scall be in his sight at a stay, and that there is black hair grown up therein; the scall is healed, he is clean: and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
But if in his eyes the scall be at a stay, and black hair be grown up therein; the scall is healed, he is clean: and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
But if, in his opinion, the growth is stopped, and black hair has come up on it, the disease has gone; he is clean and the priest will say that he is clean.
But if the priest sees that the scabby infection hasn't changed, and black hair has grown in it, then it has healed. The person is clean, and the priest must declare it.
But if ye blacke spot seeme to him to abide, and that blacke heare growe therein, the blacke spot is healed, he is cleane, and the Priest shall declare him to be cleane.
and if in his eyes the scall hath stayed, and black hair hath sprung up in it, the scall hath been healed — he [is] clean — and the priest hath pronounced him clean.
But if in his eyes the itch is arrested and black hair has grown in it, then the itch is healed. He is clean. The priest shall pronounce him clean.
But if the scall shall be in his sight at a stay, and there is black hair grown in it; the scall is healed, he is clean: and the priest shall pronounce him clean.
But if the spot be stayed, and the hair be black, let him know that the man is healed, and let him confidently pronounce him clean.
However, if the priest thinks that the spot has not changed, and healthy hair is growing in that area, it is clear that the itch has healed, and the priest will declare that the person is permitted to be with other people again.
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Leviticus 13:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וְ/אִם
בְּ/עֵינָי/ו֩
עָמַ֨ד
הַ/נֶּ֜תֶק
וְ/שֵׂעָ֨ר
שָׁחֹ֧ר
צָֽמַח
בּ֛/וֹ
נִרְפָּ֥א
הַ/נֶּ֖תֶק
טָה֣וֹר
ה֑וּא
וְ/טִהֲר֖/וֹ
הַ/כֹּהֵֽן
וְ/אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj | Conj
בְּ/עֵינָי/ו֩
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cd | Suff
עָמַ֨ד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
הַ/נֶּ֜תֶק
netheq
H5424
scab
Art | N-ms
וְ/שֵׂעָ֨ר
sêʻâr
H8181
hair
Conj | N-ms
שָׁחֹ֧ר
shâchôr
H7838
black
Adj
צָֽמַח
tsâmach
H6779
to spring
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בּ֛/וֹ
Prep | Suff
נִרְפָּ֥א
râphâʼ
H7495
to heal
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
הַ/נֶּ֖תֶק
netheq
H5424
scab
Art | N-ms
טָה֣וֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
pure
Adj
ה֑וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
וְ/טִהֲר֖/וֹ
ṭâhêr
H2891
be pure
Conj | V-Piel-3ms | Suff
הַ/כֹּהֵֽן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 13:37
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.
בְּ/עֵינָי/ו֩
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
עָמַ֨ד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
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/נֶּ֜תֶק
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.
וְ/שֵׂעָ֨ר
sêʻâr
H8181
"hair"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to hair on people or animals, like in Leviticus 13:30 where it talks about hair loss. It can also describe a hairy garment.
Definition: 1) hair 1a) hair (of animals, man) 1b) hair (of garment made of hair) Aramaic equivalent: se.ar (שְׂעַר "hair" H8177)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: hair(-y), [idiom] rough. See also: Genesis 25:25; Leviticus 14:8; Psalms 68:22.
שָׁחֹ֧ר
shâchôr
H7838
"black"
Adj
The Hebrew word for black, often used to describe dark colors or shadows, appears in several books including Leviticus and Lamentations. It is also used to describe dark hair or skin. This word is used to contrast with light.
Definition: black
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: black. See also: Leviticus 13:31; Song of Solomon 5:11; Zechariah 6:6.
צָֽמַח
tsâmach
H6779
"to spring"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To spring or grow is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can describe plants, hair, or even ideas. It's used to talk about new life or development, like a seed sprouting or a person's speech growing more fluent.
Definition: 1) to sprout, spring up, grow up 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to sprout, spring up 1a1a) of plants 1a1b) of hair 1a1c) of speech (fig.) 1b) (Piel) to grow abundantly or thickly 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to grow 1c2) to cause to sprout
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: bear, bring forth, (cause to, make to) bud (forth), (cause to, make to) grow (again, up), (cause to) spring (forth, up). See also: Genesis 2:5; Psalms 104:14; Psalms 85:12.
בּ֛/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
נִרְפָּ֥א
râphâʼ
H7495
"to heal"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to heal or mend, often referring to God's power to cure physical or emotional hurts, as seen in Psalm 103:3.
Definition: 1) to heal, make healthful 1a) (Qal) to heal 1a1) of God 1a2) healer, physician (of men) 1a3) of hurts of nations involving restored favour (fig) 1a4) of individual distresses (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be healed 1b1) literal (of persons) 1b2) of water, pottery 1b3) of national hurts (fig) 1b4) of personal distress (fig) 1c) (Piel) to heal 1c1) literal 1c2) of national defects or hurts (fig) 1d) (Hithpael) in order to get healed (infinitive)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cure, (cause to) heal, physician, repair, [idiom] thoroughly, make whole. See H7503 (רָפָה). See also: Genesis 20:17; Psalms 107:20; Psalms 6:3.
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.
טָה֣וֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
"pure"
Adj
Tahor means pure or clean, and can refer to physical, moral, or ceremonial purity. In the Bible, it describes clean animals and morally upright people. It is often used to describe something as fair or pure.
Definition: 1) pure, clean 1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals) 1b) pure (physically) 1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: clean, fair, pure(-ness). See also: Genesis 7:2; Leviticus 13:40; Psalms 12:7.
ה֑וּא
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/טִהֲר֖/וֹ
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/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 13:37
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- Context
- Leviticus 13:37 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:37
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:37
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 13:37
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 13:37
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:37
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:37
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 13:37
Context — Laws about Skin Diseases
35If, however, the scaly outbreak spreads further on the skin after his cleansing,
36the priest is to examine him, and if the scaly outbreak has spread on the skin, the priest need not look for yellow hair; the person is unclean.
37If, however, in his sight the scaly outbreak is unchanged and black hair has grown in it, then it has healed. He is clean, and the priest is to pronounce him clean.
38When a man or a woman has white spots on the skin, 39the priest shall examine them, and if the spots are dull white, it is a harmless rash that has broken out on the skin; the person is clean.Leviticus 13:37 Summary
This verse, Leviticus 13:37, teaches us that when someone is healed from a skin disease, they are considered clean and can rejoin their community. The growth of black hair in the affected area is a sign of healing, similar to the new life we experience when we trust in Jesus Christ, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:17. Just as the priest examines the person to determine if they are clean, we can examine our own hearts and lives to see if we are living in a way that honors God, and trust in His power to heal and restore us, as promised in Psalm 103:3. By trusting in God's power and promises, we can experience healing and restoration, just like the person in Leviticus 13:37.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of black hair growing in the scaly outbreak in Leviticus 13:37?
The growth of black hair in the scaly outbreak is a sign that the person has been healed, as it indicates healthy skin and hair growth, similar to the concept of new life in 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Why does the priest need to examine the person to determine if they are clean or unclean?
The priest's examination is necessary to determine whether the person has been healed or if the scaly outbreak is still present, as seen in Leviticus 13:36, and to pronounce them clean or unclean according to God's instructions in Leviticus 13:3.
What is the spiritual significance of being pronounced clean or unclean in Leviticus 13:37?
Being pronounced clean or unclean has spiritual implications, as it affects the person's ability to worship and participate in community life, as seen in Leviticus 13:46, and points to the need for spiritual cleansing and purity, as discussed in Psalm 51:7.
How does this verse relate to the concept of healing and restoration in the Bible?
This verse illustrates the concept of healing and restoration, as seen in Isaiah 53:5 and Matthew 9:35, where God heals and restores physical and spiritual wholeness to individuals, and points to the ultimate healing and restoration that comes through Jesus Christ, as promised in Revelation 21:4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need healing and restoration, and how can I trust God to work in those areas?
- How can I apply the principle of examination and self-reflection, as seen in Leviticus 13:37, to my own spiritual life and relationships?
- In what ways can I demonstrate compassion and care for those who are struggling with physical or spiritual uncleanness, as seen in Leviticus 13:46?
- What does this verse teach me about God's desire for my physical and spiritual well-being, and how can I cooperate with His plans for my life, as seen in 3 John 1:2?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:37
But if the scall be in his sight at a stay,.... If in a few days, or in a short space of time after this, it should appear that the scall is at a full stop, and does not spread any further at all:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:37
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 13:37
The truth of the thing, and not the sentence of the priest, made him clean; and if the priest had partially pronounced one clean who was not clean, his sentence had been null. And therefore it is a fond and dangerous conceit to think that the absolution given to any sinner by a priest will stand him in any stead if he do not truly repent.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 13:37
Leviticus 13:37 But if the scall be in his sight at a stay, and [that] there is black hair grown up therein; the scall is healed, he [is] clean: and the priest shall pronounce him clean.Ver. 37. Black hair.] A sign of soundness. Quod sanitas in corpore, id sanctitas in corde, saith Bernard.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:37
(37) But if the scall be in his sight at a stay.—Better, But if the appearance of the scall hath remained the same.And that there is black hair grown up therein.—Better, And if black hair hath, &c. If, in addition to its not spreading, the healthy colour of the hair has returned, it shows that the patient is cured of the leprosy, and the priest shall pronounce him clean. (See Leviticus 13:31.) According to the adminstrators of the law, there had at least to be two black hairs, of such a length that the top could bow towards the root. If two hairs grew up on the healed scall, one black and the other white or yellow, or one long and the other short, the patient could not be declared clean.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:37
Leprosy in the hair of the head or face (29–37) The treatment is similar to that in the preceding cases, but two periods of confinement are prescribed, and the hair is to be shaven after the first seven days.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 13:37
Be in his sight at a stay - Or, Does not alter in appearance.