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⇱ Leviticus 13:6 The priest will examine him again on the seventh day, and if the sore has faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is a rash. The person must wash his clothes and be clean.

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New International Version
On the seventh day the priest is to examine them again, and if the sore has faded and has not spread in the skin, the priest shall pronounce them clean; it is only a rash. They must wash their clothes, and they will be clean.

New Living Translation
On the seventh day the priest will make another examination. If he finds the affected area has faded and has not spread, the priest will pronounce the person ceremonially clean. It was only a rash. The person’s clothing must be washed, and the person will be ceremonially clean.

English Standard Version
And the priest shall examine him again on the seventh day, and if the diseased area has faded and the disease has not spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only an eruption. And he shall wash his clothes and be clean.

Berean Standard Bible
The priest will examine him again on the seventh day, and if the sore has faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is a rash. The person must wash his clothes and be clean.

King James Bible
And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day: and, behold, if the plague be somewhat dark, and the plague spread not in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is but a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean.

New King James Version
Then the priest shall examine him again on the seventh day; and indeed if the sore has faded, and the sore has not spread on the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only a scab, and he shall wash his clothes and be clean.

New American Standard Bible
The priest shall then look at him again on the seventh day, and if the infected area has faded and the infection has not spread on the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only a rash. And he shall wash his clothes and be clean.

NASB 1995
“The priest shall look at him again on the seventh day, and if the infection has faded and the mark has not spread on the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only a scab. And he shall wash his clothes and be clean.

NASB 1977
“And the priest shall look at him again on the seventh day; and if the infection has faded, and the mark has not spread on the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only a scab. And he shall wash his clothes and be clean.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the priest shall look at him again on the seventh day, and if the infection has faded and the mark has not spread on the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only a scab. And he shall wash his clothes and be clean.

Amplified Bible
The priest shall examine him again on the seventh day, and if the infection has a more normal color and the spot has not spread on the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only a scab; and he shall wash his clothes and be clean.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest will examine him again on the seventh day. If the sore has faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest is to pronounce him clean; it is a scab. The person is to wash his clothes and will become clean.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priest will examine him again on the seventh day. If the infection has faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest is to pronounce him clean; it is a scab. The person is to wash his clothes and will become clean.

American Standard Version
and the priest shall look on him again the seventh day; and, behold, if the plague be dim, and the plague be not spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean.

Contemporary English Version
Then if the disease hasn't become any worse or spread, the priest will say, "You are clean. It is only a sore. After you wash your clothes, you may go home."

English Revised Version
and the priest shall look on him again the seventh day: and, behold, if the plague be dim, and the plague be not spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On the seventh day the priest will examine him again. If the diseased area has faded and not spread, the priest must declare him clean. It is only a rash. The person must wash his clothes and will be clean.

Good News Translation
The priest shall examine you again on the seventh day, and if the sore has faded and has not spread, he shall pronounce you ritually clean; it is only a sore. You shall wash your clothes and be ritually clean.

International Standard Version
"On the next seventh day, the priest is to examine him again. If the skin rash didn't become dull and it didn't spread in the skin, then the priest is to pronounce him clean: it's a scab. He is to wash his clothes and be clean.

NET Bible
The priest must then examine it again on the seventh day, and if the infection has faded and has not spread on the skin, then the priest is to pronounce the person clean. It is a scab, so he must wash his clothes and be clean.

New Heart English Bible
The priest shall examine him again on the seventh day; and look, if the plague has faded, and the plague hasn't spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean. It is a scab. He shall wash his clothes, and be clean.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day: and behold, if the plague is somewhat dark, and the plague spreadeth not in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is but a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
The priest will examine him again on the seventh day, and if the sore has faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is a rash. The person must wash his clothes and be clean.

World English Bible
The priest shall examine him again on the seventh day. Behold, if the plague has faded and the plague hasn’t spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean. It is a scab. He shall wash his clothes, and be clean.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the priest has seen him on the second seventh day, and behold, the plague has faded, and the plague has not spread in the skin, and the priest has pronounced him clean; it [is] a scab, and he has washed his garments, and has been clean.

Young's Literal Translation
And the priest hath seen him on the second seventh day, and lo, the plague is become weak, and the plague hath not spread in the skin -- and the priest hath pronounced him clean, it is a scab, and he hath washed his garments, and hath been clean.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest saw him in the seventh day, the second time, and behold, the stroke dim, and the stroke spread not in the skin, and the priest cleansed him: it is a scab: and he washed his garments and was clean.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And on the seventh day, he shall look on him: if the leprosy be somewhat obscure, and not spread in the skin, he shall declare him clean, because it is but a scab: and the man shall wash his clothes, and shall be clean.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And on the seventh day, he shall evaluate him. If the leprosy has become obscured, and has not increased in the skin, he shall declare him clean, because it is a scab. And the man shall wash his clothes, and he shall be clean.

New American Bible
Should the priest, upon examination again on the seventh day, find that the infection is now faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest shall declare the person clean; it was merely a scab. The person shall wash his garments and so become clean.

New Revised Standard Version
The priest shall examine him again on the seventh day, and if the disease has abated and the disease has not spread in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is only an eruption; and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall look on him after seven days, and if the disease has been checked and has not spread in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; because it is only a scab, and he shall wash his clothes and be clean.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest shall look at it after seven more days; if the sore has been suppressed and the sore has not changed, it is in the skin; the Priest shall declare it clean because it is a scab, and he shall wash his garment and he shall be clean.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day; and, behold, if the plague be dim, and the plague be not spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is a scab; and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest shall look upon him the second time on the seventh day; and, behold, if the spot be dark, and the spot have not spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean; for it is a mere mark, and the man shall wash his garments and be clean.

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Context
Laws about Skin Diseases
…5On the seventh day the priest is to reexamine him, and if he sees that the infection is unchanged and has not spread on the skin, the priest must isolate him for another seven days. 6The priest will examine him again on the seventh day, and if the sore has faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is a rash. The person must wash his clothes and be clean. 7But if the rash spreads further on his skin after he has shown himself to the priest for his cleansing, he must present himself again to the priest.…

Cross References
Matthew 8:2-4
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.”

Luke 17:12-14
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.

Mark 1:40-44
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. ...

Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

Luke 5:12-14
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.”

2 Kings 5:1-14
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.” ...

Numbers 12:10-15
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.” ...

Deuteronomy 24:8
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.

Isaiah 53:4
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.

2 Chronicles 26:19-21
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.

Matthew 11:5
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.

Luke 7:22
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.

Mark 14:3
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.

John 9:6-7
When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.

James 5:14-15
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. / And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.


Isaiah 11:3,4
And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: …

Isaiah 42:3
A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.

Romans 14:1
Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

a scab

Leviticus 13:2
When a man shall have in the skin of his flesh a rising, a scab, or bright spot, and it be in the skin of his flesh like the plague of leprosy; then he shall be brought unto Aaron the priest, or unto one of his sons the priests:

Deuteronomy 32:5
They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation.

James 3:2
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

wash

Leviticus 11:25,28,40
And whosoever beareth ought of the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even…

Leviticus 14:8
And he that is to be cleansed shall wash his clothes, and shave off all his hair, and wash himself in water, that he may be clean: and after that he shall come into the camp, and shall tarry abroad out of his tent seven days.

1 Kings 8:38,45
What prayer and supplication soever be made by any man, or by all thy people Israel, which shall know every man the plague of his own heart, and spread forth his hands toward this house: …

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Leviticus 13
1. The laws whereby the priest is to be guided in discerning the leprosy.














The priest will examine him again on the seventh day
In the ancient Israelite community, the role of the priest extended beyond spiritual duties to include health inspections, particularly concerning skin diseases. The seventh day is significant, symbolizing completion and divine order, as seen in the creation narrative (Genesis 2:2-3). This period allowed time for observation and potential healing, reflecting God's provision for both physical and spiritual well-being.

and if the sore has faded and has not spread on the skin
The fading and non-spreading of the sore were critical indicators of healing or non-contagiousness. In a time without modern medicine, visual inspection was the primary diagnostic tool. This reflects the importance of community health and the prevention of disease spread, akin to quarantine practices. The emphasis on visible signs parallels the biblical theme of inner spiritual conditions being reflected outwardly (Matthew 7:16-20).

the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is a rash
The priest's pronouncement of cleanliness restored the individual to full participation in the community and religious life. This declaration was not just a medical diagnosis but a spiritual and social reinstatement. The term "rash" indicates a non-threatening condition, distinguishing it from more serious skin diseases like leprosy. This act of pronouncement can be seen as a type of Christ's role as the ultimate High Priest who declares believers clean from sin (Hebrews 4:14-16).

The person must wash his clothes and be clean
Washing clothes symbolized purification and a fresh start, aligning with the broader biblical theme of cleansing from impurity (Isaiah 1:16-18). This act was both a physical and spiritual cleansing, preparing the individual to re-enter communal worship and daily life. It foreshadows the New Testament concept of baptism, representing the washing away of sin and the believer's new life in Christ (Acts 22:16).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
- The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai.

2. Priest
- The individual responsible for examining skin diseases and determining the cleanliness or uncleanliness of a person.

3. Israelites
- The people to whom the laws in Leviticus were given, forming the community governed by these laws.

4. Leprosy
- A term used in the Bible to describe various skin diseases, not necessarily the modern disease known as leprosy.

5. Tabernacle
- The central place of worship for the Israelites, where the priests served and where the laws were often applied.
Teaching Points
The Role of the Priest
The priest acted as a mediator between God and the people, reflecting the importance of spiritual leadership and discernment in the community.

Holiness and Community Health
The laws concerning skin diseases were not only about physical health but also about maintaining the holiness and purity of the community.

Spiritual Examination
Just as the priest examined physical conditions, believers are called to examine their spiritual condition regularly.

Jesus as the Ultimate Healer
In the New Testament, Jesus fulfills the law by providing ultimate healing and restoration, both physically and spiritually.

Community Responsibility
The community's role in supporting those who were unclean reflects the importance of compassion and support within the body of Christ.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 13:6?

2. How does Leviticus 13:6 emphasize the importance of thorough examination by priests?

3. What role does patience play in the priest's decision-making process in Leviticus 13:6?

4. How can Leviticus 13:6 guide us in addressing sin within the church?

5. What does "pronounce him clean" teach about restoration and forgiveness in Leviticus 13:6?

6. How does Leviticus 13:6 connect to Jesus' healing ministry in the New Testament?

7. What does Leviticus 13:6 reveal about ancient Israelite practices regarding skin diseases?

8. How does Leviticus 13:6 reflect God's concern for community health and purity?

9. Why is the priest's role significant in diagnosing skin conditions in Leviticus 13:6?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 13?

11. Does Hebrews 13:10's mention of an altar contradict Old Testament laws allowing priests to eat sacrifices?

12. How could priests with no formal medical training accurately diagnose skin diseases (Leviticus 13:1-8)?

13. Why are potentially contaminated garments treated with such drastic measures if later inspections could contradict an initial diagnosis (Leviticus 13:47-52)?

14. Why does the text attribute certain skin conditions to divine judgment instead of natural causes (Leviticus 13:9-17)?
What Does Leviticus 13:6 Mean
The priest will examine him again on the seventh day

Leviticus 13:6 opens with, “The priest will examine him again on the seventh day”. The priest—acting as God’s appointed representative—takes up the role of both health inspector and spiritual shepherd.

• Seven days echoes God’s creation rhythm (Genesis 2:2-3) and other cleansing cycles (Numbers 19:11-12).

• The re-examination underscores patience and certainty; the priest waits for clear evidence before declaring a verdict (compare Leviticus 13:5).

• Jesus honored this system when He told healed lepers, “Go, show yourselves to the priests” (Luke 17:14), affirming its continued authority.

If the sore has faded

The verse continues: “and if the sore has faded.” Diminished inflammation signals improvement rather than contagion.

• Naaman’s skin “became like the flesh of a little child” after obedience (2 Kings 5:14); fading is the first sign of such restoration.

• Psalm 103:3 praises the Lord “who heals all your diseases,” reminding us that recovery ultimately comes from Him.

• God’s mercy is evident: a fade, however slight, invites hope instead of isolation.

Has not spread on the skin

“…and has not spread on the skin…” Stability matters as much as improvement.

• Earlier instructions warned, “if the spot is unchanged and has not spread” the person remains under watch (Leviticus 13:23).

• Containment mirrors Paul’s warning that unchecked sin spreads “like a little leaven” (1 Corinthians 5:6), hinting at a moral lesson: deal promptly with anything that threatens purity.

The priest shall pronounce him clean

Because the condition meets both requirements, “the priest shall pronounce him clean.”

• Only the priest could lift ceremonial quarantine, restoring worship, community, and family life (Leviticus 14:2-7).

• Jesus echoed this authority when He touched a leper and said, “I am willing… Be clean” (Luke 5:13), instantly rendering what the law pictured.

• The declaration points to salvation’s assurance: once God says “clean,” the verdict stands (Romans 8:33-34).

It is a rash

Moses adds, “it is a rash.” The diagnosis downgrades disease to a minor irritation.

• Later, lighter skin issues receive similar clarification: “it is only a rash; the man is clean” (Leviticus 13:39).

• Job’s boils (Job 2:7-8) show how Scripture distinguishes severe affliction from common eruptions; God is precise, not arbitrary, in His judgments.

The person must wash his clothes and be clean

Finally, “The person must wash his clothes and be clean.”

• Even with a favorable verdict, washing avoids any remaining impurity (Leviticus 11:25).

• The act prefigures New-Covenant cleansing: “let us draw near… having our bodies washed with pure water” (Hebrews 10:22).

• Revelation 7:14 pictures saints who “washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb,” linking outward washing with inner redemption.

summary

Leviticus 13:6 shows a compassionate, orderly process: a weeklong waiting period, careful re-inspection, and a clear verdict. If healing is evident and the condition contained, the priest declares cleanness, identifies the problem as minor, and prescribes simple washing. The passage reveals God’s concern for physical health, community integrity, and spiritual symbolism—foreshadowing the ultimate cleansing offered through Christ.

(6) And the priest shall look on him again.--If, on further examination at the end of another week, the priest finds that the bright spot looks darker, and that it has not spread, he is to pronounce the patient clean, and set him at liberty, since it was simply an ordinary scurf; but though not leprous, the eruption indicated some impurity in his blood, and he had therefore to wash his garments.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The priest
הַכֹּהֵ֨ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

will examine
וְרָאָה֩ (wə·rā·’āh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

him again
שֵׁנִית֒ (šê·nîṯ)
Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

on the seventh
הַשְּׁבִיעִי֮ (haš·šə·ḇî·‘î)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7637: Seventh (an ordinal number)

day,
בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

and if
וְהִנֵּה֙ (wə·hin·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

the sore
הַנֶּ֔גַע (han·ne·ḡa‘)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot

has faded
כֵּהָ֣ה (kê·hāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3544: Dim, dull, faint

and has not
וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

spread
פָשָׂ֥ה (p̄ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6581: To spread

on the skin,
בָּע֑וֹר (bā·‘ō·wr)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather

the priest
הַכֹּהֵן֙ (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

shall pronounce him clean;
וְטִהֲר֤וֹ (wə·ṭi·hă·rōw)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure

it
הִ֔יא (hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

is a rash.
מִסְפַּ֣חַת (mis·pa·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4556: Scruf

The person must wash
וְכִבֶּ֥ס (wə·ḵib·bes)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3526: To trample, to wash

his clothes
בְּגָדָ֖יו (bə·ḡā·ḏāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

and be clean.
וְטָהֵֽר׃ (wə·ṭā·hêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure


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OT Law: Leviticus 13:6 The priest shall examine him again (Le Lv Lev.)