Leviticus 13:36
Leviticus 13:36 in Multiple Translations
the priest is to examine him, and if the scaly outbreak has spread on the skin, the priest need not look for yellow hair; the person is unclean.
Then the priest shall look on him: and, behold, if the scall be spread in the skin, the priest shall not seek for yellow hair; he is unclean.
then the priest shall look on him; and, behold, if the scall be spread in the skin, the priest shall not seek for the yellow hair; he is unclean.
Then the priest is to see him: and if the mark is increased, the priest, without looking for the yellow hair, will say that he is unclean.
the priest must inspect them, and if the scabby infection has indeed spread on the skin, the priest doesn't need to check for pale hair; the person is unclean.
Then the Priest shall looke on it: and if the blacke spot grow in the skin, the Priest shall not seeke for the yelowe heare: for he is vncleane.
and the priest hath seen him, and lo, the scall hath spread in the skin, the priest seeketh not for the shining hair, he is unclean;
then the priest shall examine him; and behold, if the itch has spread in the skin, the priest shall not look for the yellow hair; he is unclean.
Then the priest shall look on him: and behold, if the scall is spread in the skin, the priest shall not seek for yellow hair; he is unclean.
He shall seek no more whether the hair be turned yellow, because he is evidently unclean.
the priest must examine him again. If the itch/sore has spread, the priest does not need to look for yellow hair, because it is clear that the person has a contagious skin disease.
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Leviticus 13:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/רָאָ֨/הוּ֙
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
וְ/הִנֵּ֛ה
פָּשָׂ֥ה
הַ/נֶּ֖תֶק
בָּ/ע֑וֹר
לֹֽא
יְבַקֵּ֧ר
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
לַ/שֵּׂעָ֥ר
הַ/צָּהֹ֖ב
טָמֵ֥א
הֽוּא
וְ/רָאָ֨/הוּ֙
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-3ms | Suff
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
וְ/הִנֵּ֛ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
פָּשָׂ֥ה
pâsâh
H6581
to spread
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
הַ/נֶּ֖תֶק
netheq
H5424
scab
Art | N-ms
בָּ/ע֑וֹר
ʻôwr
H5785
skin
Prep | N-ms
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יְבַקֵּ֧ר
bâqar
H1239
to enquire
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
לַ/שֵּׂעָ֥ר
sêʻâr
H8181
hair
Prep | N-ms
הַ/צָּהֹ֖ב
tsâhôb
H6669
yellow
Art | Adj
טָמֵ֥א
ṭâmêʼ
H2931
unclean
Adj
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 13:36
וְ/רָאָ֨/הוּ֙
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
וְ/הִנֵּ֛ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
פָּשָׂ֥ה
pâsâh
H6581
"to spread"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to spread something out, like arms or wings. It is used to describe God's care and protection in Psalm 61:4. This verb is about making something wider or broader.
Definition: (Qal) to spread
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: spread. See also: Leviticus 13:5; Leviticus 13:34; Leviticus 14:48.
הַ/נֶּ֖תֶק
netheq
H5424
"scab"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a scab or skin eruption, like those associated with leprosy, as seen in Leviticus 13:2. It describes a dry scall on the skin. In the Bible, it is used to describe a symptom of leprosy.
Definition: scab, skin eruption, scall (of leprosy)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: (dry) scall. See also: Leviticus 13:30; Leviticus 13:34; Leviticus 14:54.
בָּ/ע֑וֹר
ʻôwr
H5785
"skin"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means skin, like human skin or animal hide, and is used in the Bible to describe leather. It appears in Exodus 25:5 to describe the materials used to build the tabernacle. The word is also used in Genesis 3:21 to describe the clothing God made for Adam and Eve.
Definition: 1) skin, hide 1a) skin (of men) 1b) hide (of animals)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: hide, leather, skin. See also: Genesis 3:21; Leviticus 13:35; Jeremiah 13:23.
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יְבַקֵּ֧ר
bâqar
H1239
"to enquire"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
To enquire or investigate, like a farmer breaking new ground, as in seeking wisdom or guidance from God, as seen in Psalm 119:148.
Definition: 1) to seek, enquire, consider 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to seek, look for 1a2) to consider, reflect Aramaic equivalent: be.qar (בְּקַר "to enquire" H1240)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: (make) inquire (-ry), (make) search, seek out. See also: Leviticus 13:36; Psalms 27:4; Proverbs 20:25.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
לַ/שֵּׂעָ֥ר
sêʻâr
H8181
"hair"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to hair on people or animals, like in Leviticus 13:30 where it talks about hair loss. It can also describe a hairy garment.
Definition: 1) hair 1a) hair (of animals, man) 1b) hair (of garment made of hair) Aramaic equivalent: se.ar (שְׂעַר "hair" H8177)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: hair(-y), [idiom] rough. See also: Genesis 25:25; Leviticus 14:8; Psalms 68:22.
הַ/צָּהֹ֖ב
tsâhôb
H6669
"yellow"
Art | Adj
Yellow refers to something golden in color, often used to describe hair or other objects that have a bright, shining hue. This word is used to describe something that is vibrant and noticeable.
Definition: gleaming, yellow (of hair)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: yellow. See also: Leviticus 13:30; Leviticus 13:32; Leviticus 13:36.
טָמֵ֥א
ṭâmêʼ
H2931
"unclean"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be unclean in a spiritual sense, often due to sin or impurity, as seen in Leviticus. It can refer to people, places, or things. The concept is key to understanding biblical purity laws.
Definition: 1) unclean, impure 1a) ethically and religiously 1b) ritually 1c) of places
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: defiled, [phrase] infamous, polluted(-tion), unclean. See also: Leviticus 5:2; Numbers 9:6; Isaiah 6:5.
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
Study Notes — Leviticus 13:36
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- Context
- Leviticus 13:36 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:36
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 13:36
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:36
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:36
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 13:36
Context — Laws about Skin Diseases
34On the seventh day the priest shall examine the scaly outbreak, and if it has not spread on the skin and does not appear to be deeper than the skin, the priest is to pronounce him clean. He must wash his clothes, and he will be clean.
35If, however, the scaly outbreak spreads further on the skin after his cleansing,
36the priest is to examine him, and if the scaly outbreak has spread on the skin, the priest need not look for yellow hair; the person is unclean.
37If, however, in his sight the scaly outbreak is unchanged and black hair has grown in it, then it has healed. He is clean, and the priest is to pronounce him clean. 38When a man or a woman has white spots on the skin,Leviticus 13:36 Summary
This verse, Leviticus 13:36, is talking about a person who has a skin condition that may make them unclean. If the condition has spread, the priest doesn't need to look for other signs of uncleanness, like yellow hair, because the person is already considered unclean. This teaches us about the importance of being pure and clean before God, as seen in (Leviticus 11:44-45) and (2 Corinthians 7:1). Just like the Israelites had to follow certain rules to be clean, we too must seek to be holy and set apart for God, as described in (1 Peter 1:15-16).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the scaly outbreak in Leviticus 13:36?
The scaly outbreak refers to a skin condition that may be a sign of uncleanness, as described in Leviticus 13. The priest's examination is crucial in determining the person's cleanness, as seen in Leviticus 13:36, and is similar to the examination process in Leviticus 14:36-37 for those who have been healed of leprosy.
Why does the priest not need to look for yellow hair if the scaly outbreak has spread?
According to Leviticus 13:36, if the scaly outbreak has spread, the person is already considered unclean, so the presence or absence of yellow hair is no longer a determining factor, as it was in the initial examination, as described in Leviticus 13:9-11, where yellow hair is an indicator of uncleanness.
What happens if the scaly outbreak has not spread on the skin?
If the scaly outbreak has not spread, the priest is to pronounce the person clean, as stated in Leviticus 13:34, and the person must wash their clothes to be considered clean, similar to the cleansing process described in Exodus 19:10-11, where the Israelites were commanded to wash their clothes before meeting with God.
How does this verse relate to the concept of purity in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of purity and cleanliness in the biblical context, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45, where God commands the Israelites to be holy, and in 2 Corinthians 7:1, where believers are encouraged to purify themselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of spiritual examination and self-reflection, as seen in Psalm 139:23-24, where David asks God to search his heart?
- How can we apply the principle of seeking spiritual guidance and examination in our own lives, as encouraged in Proverbs 11:14 and 24:6, where wise counsel is valued?
- What does the concept of uncleanness in this verse reveal about God's desire for His people to be set apart and holy, as described in Leviticus 20:26 and 1 Peter 1:15-16?
- How does this verse relate to the idea of accountability and community in the biblical context, as seen in Galatians 6:1-2, where believers are encouraged to carry each other's burdens?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:36
Then the priest shall look on him,.... Again, and which is no less than the fourth time; for notwithstanding his being pronounced clean, he was still subject to the inspection of the priest, if any
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:36
If a man or woman have a plague upon the head or the beard; a dry scall , [ neteq (H5424); Septuagint, thrausma], when the leprosy was distinguished by being in sight deeper than the skin, and the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 13:36
He need not search for the hair, or any other sign, the spreading or running of it being a sure sign of leprosy, without any other evidence.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:36
(35, 36) But if the scall spread.—If, after the scall had remained stationary for a fortnight, and the patient had been pronounced clean, he is brought again because the scall had spread after the lapse of the two quarantines, he is to be forthwith pronounced unclean, whether it was accompanied by yellow hair or not.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:36
Leprosy in the hair of the head or face (29–37) The treatment is similar to that in the preceding cases, but two periods of confinement are prescribed, and the hair is to be shaven after the first seven days.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 13:36
36. Not seek for yellow hair — The rapid spread is a sufficient token of the leprosy, without the other symptom.