Leviticus 13:42
Leviticus 13:42 in Multiple Translations
But if there is a reddish-white sore on the bald head or forehead, it is an infectious disease breaking out on it.
And if there be in the bald head, or bald forehead, a white reddish sore; it is a leprosy sprung up in his bald head, or his bald forehead.
But if there be in the bald head, or the bald forehead, a reddish-white plague; it is leprosy breaking out in his bald head, or his bald forehead.
But if, on his head or on his brow, where he has no hair, there is a red and white place, it is the disease of the leper coming out on his head or on his brow.
But if a reddish-white sore appears on his bald head or forehead, it is an infectious disease developing.
But if there be in the balde head, or in the balde forehead a white reddish sore, it is a leprosie springing in his balde head, or in his balde forehead.
'And when there is in the bald back of the head, or in the bald forehead, a very red white plague, it [is] a leprosy breaking out in the bald back of the head, or in the bald forehead;
But if a reddish-white plague is in the bald head or the bald forehead, it is leprosy breaking out in his bald head or his bald forehead.
And if there is in the bald head, or bald forehead, a white reddish sore; it is a leprosy sprung up on his bald head, or his bald forehead.
But if in the bald head or in the bald forehead there be risen a white or reddish colour,
But if he gets a bright/shiny sore on his bald head or on his forehead, he has a contagious skin disease.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 13:42
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Leviticus 13:42 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כִֽי
יִהְיֶ֤ה
בַ/קָּרַ֨חַת֙
א֣וֹ
בַ/גַּבַּ֔חַת
נֶ֖גַע
לָבָ֣ן
אֲדַמְדָּ֑ם
צָרַ֤עַת
פֹּרַ֨חַת֙
הִ֔וא
בְּ/קָרַחְתּ֖/וֹ
א֥וֹ
בְ/גַבַּחְתּֽ/וֹ
וְ/כִֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj | Conj
יִהְיֶ֤ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בַ/קָּרַ֨חַת֙
qârachath
H7146
baldness
Prep | N-fs
א֣וֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
בַ/גַּבַּ֔חַת
gabbachath
H1372
baldness
Prep | N-fs
נֶ֖גַע
negaʻ
H5061
plague
N-ms
לָבָ֣ן
lâbân
H3836
white
Adj
אֲדַמְדָּ֑ם
ʼădamdâm
H125
reddish
Adj
צָרַ֤עַת
tsâraʻath
H6883
leprosy
N-fs
פֹּרַ֨חַת֙
pârach
H6524
to sprout
V-Qal
הִ֔וא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
בְּ/קָרַחְתּ֖/וֹ
qârachath
H7146
baldness
Prep | N-fs | Suff
א֥וֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
בְ/גַבַּחְתּֽ/וֹ
gabbachath
H1372
baldness
Prep | N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 13:42
וְ/כִֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj | Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יִהְיֶ֤ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בַ/קָּרַ֨חַת֙
qârachath
H7146
"baldness"
Prep | N-fs
This word describes baldness, specifically a bald spot on the back of the head, and can also refer to a threadbare spot on the back of a cloth.
Definition: baldness of head, back baldness, bald spot
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: bald head, bare within. See also: Leviticus 13:42; Leviticus 13:43; Leviticus 13:55.
א֣וֹ
ʼôw
H176
"or"
Conj
Desire can also mean or, and, or if, showing a choice between options, as seen in Proverbs 31:4. It is used to express alternatives or possibilities.
Definition: 1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then
Usage: Occurs in 218 OT verses. KJV: also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. See also: Genesis 24:49; Leviticus 25:49; Proverbs 30:31.
בַ/גַּבַּ֔חַת
gabbachath
H1372
"baldness"
Prep | N-fs
This word refers to baldness, specifically on the forehead, or a bare spot on fabric. It is used to describe physical characteristics or defects.
Definition: bald forehead, bald, a bare spot
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: bald forehead, [idiom] without. See also: Leviticus 13:42; Leviticus 13:43; Leviticus 13:55.
נֶ֖גַע
negaʻ
H5061
"plague"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to a plague or disease, like leprosy. It is used in Leviticus to describe the effects of sin and in Deuteronomy to warn against disobedience. The word can also mean a wound or a spot.
Definition: 1) stroke, plague, disease, mark, plague spot 1a) stroke, wound 1b) stroke (metaphorical of disease) 1c) mark (of leprosy)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: plague, sore, stricken, stripe, stroke, wound. See also: Genesis 12:17; Leviticus 13:55; Psalms 38:12.
לָבָ֣ן
lâbân
H3836
"white"
Adj
Means white in Hebrew, used to describe something pure or clean, like freshly fallen snow.
Definition: white
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: white. See also: Genesis 30:35; Leviticus 13:21; Zechariah 6:6.
אֲדַמְדָּ֑ם
ʼădamdâm
H125
"reddish"
Adj
The Hebrew word 'adamdam' describes something as reddish in color. It is used to describe objects or people with a reddish hue. This term appears in passages like Genesis, where it describes the color of objects.
Definition: reddish, be reddish
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: (somewhat) reddish. See also: Leviticus 13:19; Leviticus 13:43; Leviticus 14:37.
צָרַ֤עַת
tsâraʻath
H6883
"leprosy"
N-fs
Leprosy is a skin disease that appears in Leviticus 13-14, where Moses gives rules for diagnosing and treating it. It also refers to mildew in clothing and buildings. In the Bible, leprosy is often a symbol of sin and uncleanness.
Definition: 1) leprosy 1a) in people, malignant skin disease (Le 13:1-14:57) 1b) in clothing, a mildew or mould (Le 13:47-52) 1c) in buildings, a mildew or mould (Le 14:34-53)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: leprosy. See also: Leviticus 13:2; Leviticus 13:51; 2 Chronicles 26:19.
פֹּרַ֨חַת֙
pârach
H6524
"to sprout"
V-Qal
This verb means to fly or bloom, describing something that spreads out or flourishes. It can also mean to break forth like a bud or to grow abundantly. It's used to picture flourishing or spreading out.
Definition: 1) to bud, sprout, shoot, bloom 1a) (Qal) to bud, sprout, send out shoots, blossom 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to bud or sprout 1b2) to show buds or sprouts
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abroad, [idiom] abundantly, blossom, break forth (out), bud, flourish, make fly, grow, spread, spring (up). See also: Genesis 40:10; Psalms 92:14; Psalms 72:7.
הִ֔וא
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.
בְּ/קָרַחְתּ֖/וֹ
qârachath
H7146
"baldness"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This word describes baldness, specifically a bald spot on the back of the head, and can also refer to a threadbare spot on the back of a cloth.
Definition: baldness of head, back baldness, bald spot
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: bald head, bare within. See also: Leviticus 13:42; Leviticus 13:43; Leviticus 13:55.
א֥וֹ
ʼôw
H176
"or"
Conj
Desire can also mean or, and, or if, showing a choice between options, as seen in Proverbs 31:4. It is used to express alternatives or possibilities.
Definition: 1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then
Usage: Occurs in 218 OT verses. KJV: also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. See also: Genesis 24:49; Leviticus 25:49; Proverbs 30:31.
בְ/גַבַּחְתּֽ/וֹ
gabbachath
H1372
"baldness"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This word refers to baldness, specifically on the forehead, or a bare spot on fabric. It is used to describe physical characteristics or defects.
Definition: bald forehead, bald, a bare spot
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: bald forehead, [idiom] without. See also: Leviticus 13:42; Leviticus 13:43; Leviticus 13:55.
Study Notes — Leviticus 13:42
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- Context
- Leviticus 13:42 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:42
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:42
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 13:42
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:42
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:42
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 13:42
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 13:42
Context — Laws about Skin Diseases
40Now if a man loses his hair and is bald, he is still clean.
41Or if his hairline recedes and he is bald on his forehead, he is still clean.
42But if there is a reddish-white sore on the bald head or forehead, it is an infectious disease breaking out on it.
43The priest is to examine him, and if the swelling of the infection on his bald head or forehead is reddish-white like a skin disease, 44the man is diseased; he is unclean. The priest must pronounce him unclean because of the infection on his head.Leviticus 13:42 Summary
Leviticus 13:42 talks about a specific kind of sore that can appear on a person's bald head or forehead, which is a sign of an infectious disease. This verse reminds us that, just like our physical bodies can get sick, our spiritual lives can also become infected with sin and impurity, as mentioned in Matthew 15:18-20 and Mark 7:21-23. But, with God's help and guidance, we can examine our own hearts and lives, confess our sins, and receive His cleansing and healing, as described in 1 John 1:9 and Psalms 51:7. By doing so, we can remain clean and pure in God's sight, and live a life that honors Him, as seen in Romans 12:1-2 and 2 Corinthians 7:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of sore is being described in Leviticus 13:42?
The sore is described as reddish-white, indicating a possible infection, and is found on the bald head or forehead, which is a key factor in determining its infectious nature, as seen in Leviticus 13:42 and further examined in Leviticus 13:43.
Is baldness itself considered unclean in the Bible?
No, according to Leviticus 13:40-41, baldness alone does not make a person unclean; it is the presence of a reddish-white sore on the bald head or forehead that indicates an infectious disease, similar to the skin diseases mentioned in Leviticus 13:1-46.
How does the priest determine if the sore is infectious?
The priest examines the sore and checks if the swelling of the infection on the bald head or forehead is reddish-white like a skin disease, as described in Leviticus 13:43, and if so, pronounces the person unclean due to the infection, as stated in Leviticus 13:44.
What is the significance of the priest's examination in Leviticus 13:42-44?
The priest's examination is crucial in determining the person's cleanness or uncleanness, and it highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Leviticus 13:1-59, and the need for spiritual leaders to guide God's people in matters of purity and holiness, as mentioned in Exodus 18:13-27 and Numbers 27:1-11.
Reflection Questions
- How can I apply the principle of examining my own 'sore spots' in life, where I may be harboring sin or infection, and seek God's cleansing and healing, as described in Psalms 51:7 and 1 John 1:9?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be 'hiding' or covering up my true spiritual condition, and how can I come before God and His people with honesty and humility, as seen in James 5:16 and 1 Peter 5:6-7?
- In what ways can I, like the priest, be a source of guidance and support for others who are struggling with their own 'infections' and 'sore spots', and point them to God's Word and promises, as mentioned in Galatians 6:1-2 and 2 Timothy 2:24-26?
- How can I balance the need for self-examination and humility with the danger of self-condemnation and pride, and instead, focus on God's love and mercy, as described in Romans 8:1-2 and 1 Corinthians 13:1-3?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:42
And if there be,.... Or, "but if there be", or, "when there shall be" (y), or shall appear to be: in the bald head, or in the bald forehead, a white reddish sore; white and red mixed, as the Targum
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:42
And if there be in the bald head, or bald forehead, a white reddish sore; it is a leprosy sprung up in his bald head, or his bald forehead. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 13:42
It is a sign that such baldness came not from age or any accident, but from the leprosy.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:42
(42) And if there be in the bald head.—Better, But if there be in the bald backhead. But if a reddish-white eruption appears either in the hinder or fore part of the bald head, resembling that which arises in the place of healed boils (see Leviticus 13:19-24), then it indicates the existence of leprosy. In his bald head.—Better, in his bald backhead.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:42
Baldness in the back or front part of the head (40–44) This is not in itself a sign of uncleanness, but if in either part a reddish white plague (white reddish sore A. V.) appears, he must be seen by the priest. The word ‘bald’ in Leviticus 13:40 means bald at the back of the head, as distinguished from forehead bald in Leviticus 13:41.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 13:42
Sore - Rather, stroke. It is the same word which elsewhere in this and the next chapter is rendered plague.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 13:42
42. A white, reddish sore — This alone was a sure token of the dreadful disease. Hence no seven days’ quarantine was enjoined; he is utterly unclean.