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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/leviticus/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/leviticus/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220When anyone has a defiling skin disease, they must be brought to the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/leviticus/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Anyone who develops a serious skin disease must go to the priest for an examination.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/leviticus/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“When a man is afflicted with a leprous disease, he shall be brought to the priest,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When anyone develops a skin disease, he must be brought to the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought unto the priest;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“When the leprous sore is on a person, then he shall be brought to the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“When the infection of leprosy is on someone, then he shall be brought to the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220When the infection of leprosy is on a man, then he shall be brought to the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“When the infection of leprosy is on a man, then he shall be brought to the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“When the infection of leprosy is on a man, then he shall be brought to the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“When a leprous infection is on a person, he shall be brought to the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“When a case of serious skin disease may have developed on a person, he is to be brought to the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When a skin disease develops on a person, he is to be brought to the priest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought unto the priest;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/leviticus/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Any of you with a skin disease must be brought to a priest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought unto the priest;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"If anyone has an infectious skin disease, he must be taken to the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If any of you have a dreaded skin disease, you shall be brought to the priest, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"When a person has a skin rash that's infectious, he is to be brought to the priest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When anyone develops a skin disease, he must be brought to the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"When someone has a diseased infection, he must be brought to the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought to the priest;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought to the priest:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought to the priest; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />When a plague of leprosy is in a man, then he has been brought to the priest,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'When a plague of leprosy is in a man, then he hath been brought in unto the priest,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />When the stroke of leprosy shall be in a man, and he shall be brought to the priest:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />If the stroke of the leprosy be in a man, he shall be brought to the priest, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />If the mark of leprosy has been in a man, he shall be brought to the priest,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When someone is afflicted with a scaly infection, that person shall be brought to the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When a person contracts a leprous disease, he shall be brought to the priest.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought to the priest;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when the plague of leprosy will be in a man, he shall be brought to the Priest;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought unto the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And if a man have a plague of leprosy, then he shall come to the priest;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/13-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=2951" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/13.htm">Laws about Skin Diseases</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>The priest will reexamine him, and if the rash has spread on the skin, the priest must pronounce him unclean; he has a skin disease. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">When</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: bə·’ā·ḏām (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">anyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: ṯih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">develops</a> <a href="/hebrew/5061.htm" title="5061: ne·ḡa‘ (N-msc) -- A stroke, plague, mark. From naga'; a blow; also a spot.">a skin disease,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6883.htm" title="6883: ṣā·ra·‘aṯ (N-fs) -- Leprosy. From tsara'; leprosy."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: wə·hū·ḇā (Conj-w:: V-Hofal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">he must be brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priest.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>The priest will examine him, and if there is a white swelling on the skin that has turned the hair white, and there is raw flesh in the swelling,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-2.htm">Matthew 8:2-4</a></span><br />Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-12.htm">Luke 17:12-14</a></span><br />As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance / and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” / When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-40.htm">Mark 1:40-44</a></span><br />Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-12.htm">Luke 5:12-14</a></span><br />While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. / “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-8.htm">Matthew 10:8</a></span><br />Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">2 Kings 5:1-14</a></span><br />Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. / At this time the Arameans had gone out in bands and had taken a young girl from the land of Israel, and she was serving Naaman’s wife. / She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/12-10.htm">Numbers 12:10-15</a></span><br />As the cloud lifted from above the Tent, suddenly Miriam became leprous, white as snow. Aaron turned toward her, saw that she was leprous, / and said to Moses, “My lord, please do not hold against us this sin we have so foolishly committed. / Please do not let her be like a stillborn infant whose flesh is half consumed when he comes out of his mother’s womb.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-19.htm">2 Chronicles 26:19-21</a></span><br />Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. / When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him. / So King Uzziah was a leper until the day of his death. He lived in isolation, leprous and cut off from the house of the LORD, while his son Jotham had charge of the royal palace and governed the people of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/24-8.htm">Deuteronomy 24:8</a></span><br />In cases of infectious skin diseases, be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you. Be careful to do as I have commanded them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a></span><br />Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Matthew 11:5</a></span><br />The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Luke 7:22</a></span><br />So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Mark 14:3</a></span><br />While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-27.htm">Luke 4:27</a></span><br />And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-6.htm">Exodus 4:6-7</a></span><br />Furthermore, the LORD said to Moses, “Put your hand inside your cloak.” So he put his hand inside his cloak, and when he took it out, his hand was leprous, white as snow. / “Put your hand back inside your cloak,” said the LORD. So Moses put his hand back inside his cloak, and when he took it out, it was restored, like the rest of his skin.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought to the priest;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/32-35.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-8.htm">Disease</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-6.htm">Infection</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-8.htm">Infectious</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-8.htm">Leprosy</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-6.htm">Plague</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-7.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-8.htm">Skin</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-6.htm">Sore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/23-29.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-11.htm">Disease</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-12.htm">Infection</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-15.htm">Infectious</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-11.htm">Leprosy</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-12.htm">Plague</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-11.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-10.htm">Skin</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-12.htm">Sore</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/13-1.htm">The laws whereby the priest is to be guided in discerning the leprosy.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/leviticus/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When anyone develops a skin disease</b><br>In the context of ancient Israel, skin diseases were not only a health concern but also a matter of ritual purity. The Hebrew term used here can refer to a variety of skin conditions, not just leprosy as understood today. The concern was both physical and spiritual, as such diseases could render a person ceremonially unclean. This reflects the broader biblical theme of holiness and the separation from impurity, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/11.htm">Leviticus 11-15</a>, which outlines various laws of cleanliness.<p><b>he must be brought to the priest</b><br>The priest acted as both a religious and a health authority, responsible for diagnosing the condition. This reflects the theocratic nature of Israelite society, where religious leaders played a central role in community life. The priest's involvement underscores the importance of maintaining ritual purity and the need for divine guidance in matters of health and cleanliness. This process also foreshadows the role of Christ as the ultimate High Priest, who provides spiritual cleansing and healing. The New Testament often portrays Jesus healing lepers, symbolizing His power to cleanse from sin (e.g., <a href="/matthew/8.htm">Matthew 8:1-4</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/priest.htm">Priest</a></b><br>In ancient Israel, priests served as mediators between God and the people. They were responsible for performing rituals, offering sacrifices, and in this context, diagnosing skin diseases.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/skin_disease.htm">Skin Disease</a></b><br>Often translated as "leprosy" in older versions, the Hebrew term "tzaraath" refers to a variety of skin conditions. It was considered not just a physical ailment but also a potential sign of spiritual impurity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_community.htm">Israelite Community</a></b><br>The laws in Leviticus were given to the Israelites as part of the covenant with God. These laws were meant to maintain both physical and spiritual purity within the community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_spiritual_leaders.htm">Role of Spiritual Leaders</a></b><br>Spiritual leaders are called to guide and support the community in matters of both physical and spiritual health. Just as priests diagnosed and managed skin diseases, church leaders today are tasked with addressing spiritual ailments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holistic_approach_to_health.htm">Holistic Approach to Health</a></b><br>The Bible encourages a holistic approach to health, recognizing the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit. Physical ailments can sometimes reflect deeper spiritual issues that need to be addressed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The community plays a role in maintaining purity and health. Just as the Israelites were responsible for bringing those with skin diseases to the priest, believers today are called to support one another in times of need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_cleansing.htm">Spiritual Cleansing</a></b><br>Physical cleansing rituals in the Old Testament point to the need for spiritual cleansing. Believers are reminded of the importance of repentance and seeking God's forgiveness to maintain spiritual purity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_healing.htm">Faith and Healing</a></b><br>Faith is a crucial component of healing. The New Testament emphasizes that faith in Jesus brings both physical and spiritual healing, encouraging believers to trust in God's power and grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_link_skin_issues_to_divine_judgment.htm">Why does the text attribute certain skin conditions to divine judgment instead of natural causes (Leviticus 13:9–17)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_leprosy.htm">What does the Bible mention about leprosy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_priests_diagnose_skin_diseases.htm">How could priests with no formal medical training accurately diagnose skin diseases (Leviticus 13:1-8)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_quarantine_for_spots_still_relevant.htm">Does commanding people with suspicious spots to remain quarantined align with modern understandings of infectious diseases (Leviticus 13:4-5)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">When the plague of leprosy is in a man.</span>--The second case, discussed inverses 9-17, is of leprosy re-appearing after it has been cured, when a somewhat different treatment is enjoined. In its re-appearance, as in its first manifestation, the patient is forthwith to be brought to the priest.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/leviticus/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 9-11.</span> - The method of procedure in the case of a doubtful leprosy having been laid down in the previous verses, the rule for dealing with an unmistakable case is here given. When the characteristic white spot and white hair are present (if <span class="cmt_word">the rising</span> be <span class="cmt_word">white in the skin, and it have turned the hair white</span>), and if a third symptom be present - if there be <span class="cmt_word">quick raw flesh in the rising</span>, that is, if there be an ulcer underneath the white scab, there is to be no delay, as in the previous case, but judgment is to be passed at once. The priest shall pronounce him unclean, and shall not shut him up: for he is manifestly unclean. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/13-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">anyone</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאָדָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">develops</span><br /><span class="heb">תִהְיֶ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṯih·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a skin disease,</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֣גַע</span> <span class="translit">(ne·ḡa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5061.htm">Strong's 5061: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mark -- a blow, a spot</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he must be brought</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהוּבָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hū·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the priest.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֵֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/13-9.htm">Leviticus 13:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/13-9.htm">Leviticus 13:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/13-9.htm">Leviticus 13:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/13-9.htm">Leviticus 13:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/13-9.htm">Leviticus 13:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/13-9.htm">Leviticus 13:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/13-9.htm">Leviticus 13:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/13-9.htm">Leviticus 13:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/13-9.htm">Leviticus 13:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/13-9.htm">Leviticus 13:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/13-9.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 13:9 When the plague of leprosy (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/13-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 13:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 13:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/13-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 13:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 13:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>