Leviticus 13:16

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But if the raw flesh changes and turns white, he must go to the priest.

American Standard Version (1901)

Or if the raw flesh turn again, and be changed unto white, then he shall come unto the priest;

Bible in Basic English

Or if the diseased flesh is turned again and changed to white then he is to come to the priest,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And if again it be turned into whiteness, and cover all the man,

Free Bible Version

But if the open wound heals and becomes white, the person must go back to the priest.

Geneva Bible 1599

Or if the rawe flesh change and be turned into white, then he shall come to the Priest,

King James (Authorized) Version

Or if the raw flesh turn again, and be changed unto white, he shall come unto the priest;

One Unity Resource Bible

Or if the raw flesh turns again, and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest;

Translation for Translators

But if the person’s flesh changes and becomes white, he must go to the priest again.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if the raw flesh turns white again, then the person must go to the priest.

Noah Webster Bible

Or if the raw flesh shall turn again, and be changed into white, he shall come to the priest;

World English Bible

Or if the raw flesh turns again, and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest.

Young's Literal Translation

Or when the raw flesh turneth back, and hath been turned to white, then he hath come in unto the priest,

Context

Laws about Skin Diseases

¹⁵When the priest sees the raw flesh, he must pronounce him unclean. The raw flesh is unclean; it is a skin disease.¹⁶But if the raw flesh changes and turns white, he must go to the priest.¹⁷The priest will reexamine him, and if the infection has turned white, the priest is to pronounce the infected person clean; then he is clean.

Summary

Leviticus 13:16 discusses the diagnosis of a boil that has turned white, indicating a deeper infection. This verse is part of the detailed instructions given to the priests regarding the identification and management of various skin diseases. The emphasis is on the importance of discernment and proper assessment to distinguish between different types of skin conditions for the well-being of the individual and the community. It reflects the meticulous care and concern God had for the physical health and spiritual purity of His people, highlighting the need for thorough examination and appropriate action in matters of hygiene and ritual cleanliness.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Or if the raw flesh turn again,.... Changes its colour, from redness, which is in raw flesh: and be changed unto white: and does not look ruddy as flesh in common does, nor red and fiery, as raw and proud flesh, but is white, of the same colour with the swelling or scab: he shall come unto the priest; again, and show himself, even though he was before by him pronounced clean.