Leviticus 13:17

Verse

The priest will reexamine him, and if the infection has turned white, the priest is to pronounce the infected person clean; then he is clean.

American Standard Version (1901)

and the priest shall look on him; and, behold, if the plague be turned into white, then the priest shall pronounce him clean that hath the plague: he is clean.

Bible in Basic English

And the priest will see him: and if the place is turned white, then the priest will say that he is free from the disease.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The priest shall view him, and shall judge him to be clean.

Free Bible Version

The priest will inspect them again, and if the wound has turned white, the priest is to declare the person clean; then they are clean.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Priest shall beholde him and if the sore be changed into white, then the Priest shall pronounce the plague cleane, for it is cleane.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the priest shall see him: and, behold, if the plague be turned into white; then the priest shall pronounce him clean that hath the plague: he is clean.

One Unity Resource Bible

and the priest shall examine him; and, behold, if the plague has turned white, then the priest shall pronounce him clean of the plague. He is clean. (LY:3)

Translation for Translators

The priest must examine him again; and if the sores have become white, the priest will declare that the person who had been infected is now permitted to be with other people again.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The priest will examine him to see if the flesh has turned white. If it has then the priest will pronounce that person to be clean.

Noah Webster Bible

And the priest shall see him: and behold, if the plague is turned into white: then the priest shall pronounce him clean that hath the plague: he is clean.

World English Bible

The priest shall examine him. Behold, if the plague has turned white, then the priest shall pronounce him clean of the plague. He is clean.

Young's Literal Translation

and the priest hath seen him, and lo, the plague hath been turned to white, and the priest hath pronounced clean [him who hath] the plague; he [is] clean.

Context

Laws about Skin Diseases

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

This verse in Leviticus discusses the diagnosis of leprosy by the priests in ancient Israel. It outlines the specific conditions that indicate a person is unclean due to leprosy, such as when the raw flesh turns white and the infection covers the skin. The detailed instructions given to the priests emphasize the importance of identifying and isolating those with contagious diseases to prevent the spread within the community. This passage reflects the meticulous care and concern for public health and cleanliness in the religious practices of the Israelites as directed by God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the priest shall see him,.... Review him, and examine him thoroughly: and, behold, if the plague be turned into white; the raw flesh in the swelling, which looked red, is become white: then the priest shall pronounce him clean that hath the plague; that was supposed to have the plague of leprosy; but upon a review, and on this change of things, has not, he shall declare him free from it: he is clean; and under no obligation to the laws and rites concerning it.