Leviticus 13:23

Verse

But if the spot remains unchanged and does not spread, it is only the scar from the boil, and the priest shall pronounce him clean.

American Standard Version (1901)

But if the bright spot stay in its place, and be not spread, it is the scar of the boil; and the priest shall pronounce him clean.

Bible in Basic English

But if the bright mark keeps in the same place and gets no greater, it is the mark of the old wound, and the priest will say that he is clean.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But if it stay in its place, it is but the scar of an ulcer, and the man shall be clean.

Free Bible Version

But if the spot stays the same and doesn't spread, it's just the scar from the boil, and the priest will declare them clean.

Geneva Bible 1599

But if the spot continue in his place, and growe not, it is a burning bile: therefore the Priest shall declare him to be cleane.

King James (Authorized) Version

But if the bright spot stay in his place, and spread not, it is a burning boil; and the priest shall pronounce him clean.

One Unity Resource Bible

But if the bright spot stays in its place, and has not spread, it is the scar from the boil; and the priest shall pronounce him clean. (RY:2, LY:4)

Translation for Translators

But if that spot is unchanged and has not spread, it is only a scar from the boil, and the priest will declare that the person is permitted to be with other people again.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if the bright spot stays in its place and has not spread, then it is the scar of the boil, and the priest must pronounce him clean.

Noah Webster Bible

But if the bright spot shall stay in its place, and not spread, it is a burning boil; and the priest shall pronounce him clean.

World English Bible

But if the bright spot stays in its place, and hasn’t spread, it is the scar from the boil; and the priest shall pronounce him clean.

Young's Literal Translation

and if in its place the bright spot stay — it hath not spread — it [is] an inflammation of the ulcer; and the priest hath pronounced him clean.

Context

Laws about Skin Diseases

²²If it spreads any further on the skin, the priest must pronounce him unclean; it is an infection.²³But if the spot remains unchanged and does not spread, it is only the scar from the boil, and the priest shall pronounce him clean.

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Summary

Leviticus 13:23 discusses the diagnosis of leprosy in garments, specifically addressing when a reddish or greenish spot appears on clothing. This verse is part of the detailed instructions given to the Israelites by God through Moses regarding identifying and dealing with various forms of skin diseases and mildew. The significance of this passage lies in the meticulous care and attention to cleanliness and purity that the Israelites were required to uphold in their daily lives, reflecting God's holiness and the need for spiritual and physical cleanliness in their community.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But if the bright spot stay in his place, and spread not,.... Continues as it was when first viewed: it is a burning boil; but not a plague of leprosy: and the priest shall pronounce him clean; as clear of a leprosy, and so not bound by the law of it, though attended with an inflammation or burning ulcer.