Leviticus 13:43
Leviticus 13:43 in Multiple Translations
The 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,
Then the priest shall look upon it: and, behold, if the rising of the sore be white reddish in his bald head, or in his bald forehead, as the leprosy appeareth in the skin of the flesh;
Then the priest shall look upon him; and, behold, if the rising of the plague be reddish-white in his bald head, or in his bald forehead, as the appearance of leprosy in the skin of the flesh;
Then if the priest sees that the growth of the disease has become red and white on his head or on his brow where there is no hair, like the mark in the skin of a leper;
The priest must inspect him, and if the swelling of the sore on his bald head or forehead looks reddish-white like a skin disease,
Therefore the Priest shall looke vpon it, and if the rising of the sore bee white reddish in his balde head, or in his bald forehead, appearing like leprosie in the skin of the flesh,
and the priest hath seen him, and lo, the rising of the very red white plague in the bald back of the head, or in the bald forehead, [is] as the appearance of leprosy, in the skin of the flesh,
Then the priest shall examine him. Behold, if the swelling of the plague is reddish-white in his bald head, or in his bald forehead, like the appearance of leprosy in the skin of the body,
Then the priest shall look upon it: and behold, if the rising of the sore is white reddish on his bald head, or on his bald forehead, as the leprosy appeareth in the skin of the flesh;
And the priest perceive this, he shall condemn him undoubtedly of leprosy which is risen in the bald part.
The priest must examine him. If the swollen sore is a bright spot like the spot on someone who has a contagious skin disease,
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Leviticus 13:43 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/רָאָ֨ה
אֹת֜/וֹ
הַ/כֹּהֵ֗ן
וְ/הִנֵּ֤ה
שְׂאֵת
הַ/נֶּ֨גַע֙
לְבָנָ֣ה
אֲדַמְדֶּ֔מֶת
בְּ/קָרַחְתּ֖/וֹ
א֣וֹ
בְ/גַבַּחְתּ֑/וֹ
כְּ/מַרְאֵ֥ה
צָרַ֖עַת
ע֥וֹר
בָּשָֽׂר
וְ/רָאָ֨ה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
אֹת֜/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
הַ/כֹּהֵ֗ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
וְ/הִנֵּ֤ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
שְׂאֵת
sᵉʼêth
H7613
elevation
N-fs
הַ/נֶּ֨גַע֙
negaʻ
H5061
plague
Art | N-ms
לְבָנָ֣ה
lâbân
H3836
white
Adj
אֲדַמְדֶּ֔מֶת
ʼădamdâm
H125
reddish
Adj
בְּ/קָרַחְתּ֖/וֹ
qârachath
H7146
baldness
Prep | N-fs | Suff
א֣וֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
בְ/גַבַּחְתּ֑/וֹ
gabbachath
H1372
baldness
Prep | N-fs | Suff
כְּ/מַרְאֵ֥ה
marʼeh
H4758
appearance
Prep | N-ms
צָרַ֖עַת
tsâraʻath
H6883
leprosy
N-fs
ע֥וֹר
ʻôwr
H5785
skin
N-ms
בָּשָֽׂר
bâsâr
H1320
flesh
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 13:43
וְ/רָאָ֨ה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
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.
אֹת֜/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֗ן
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/הִנֵּ֤ה
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.
שְׂאֵת
sᵉʼêth
H7613
"elevation"
N-fs
In the Bible, elevation can refer to a physical rise in the land or a sense of pride and dignity. It is used to describe the exaltation of God and the dignity of kings. The word appears in books like Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) elevation, exaltation, dignity, swelling, uprising 1a) dignity, exaltation, loftiness 1b) swelling 1c) uprising
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, dignity, excellency, highness, raise up self, rising. See also: Genesis 4:7; Leviticus 13:43; Psalms 62:5.
הַ/נֶּ֨גַע֙
negaʻ
H5061
"plague"
Art | 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.
לְבָנָ֣ה
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.
אֲדַמְדֶּ֔מֶת
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.
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.
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.
בְ/גַבַּחְתּ֑/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.
כְּ/מַרְאֵ֥ה
marʼeh
H4758
"appearance"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a sight or appearance, and can describe something beautiful or a supernatural vision. It encompasses various aspects of seeing, including physical and mental perceptions, and is used in different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) sight, appearance, vision 1a) sight, phenomenon, spectacle, appearance, vision 1b) what is seen 1c) a vision (supernatural) 1d) sight, vision (power of seeing)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apparently, appearance(-reth), [idiom] as soon as beautiful(-ly), countenance, fair, favoured, form, goodly, to look (up) on (to), look(-eth), pattern, to see, seem, sight, visage, vision. See also: Genesis 2:9; Job 41:1; Isaiah 11:3.
צָרַ֖עַת
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.
ע֥וֹר
ʻôwr
H5785
"skin"
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.
בָּשָֽׂר
bâsâr
H1320
"flesh"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.
Study Notes — Leviticus 13:43
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Context — Laws about Skin Diseases
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. 45A diseased person must wear torn clothes and let his hair hang loose, and he must cover his mouth and cry out, ‘Unclean, unclean!’Leviticus 13:43 Summary
This verse is talking about a person who has a skin infection on their head, and the priest is checking to see if it's a sign of a bigger problem. The priest is like a spiritual doctor, helping the person figure out if they need to take special steps to get clean, as described in Leviticus 13:6. The Bible teaches us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, as seen in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, and we need to take care of them, but it's also important to remember that true cleanliness comes from the inside out, as Jesus taught in Matthew 15:18-20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the priest's examination in Leviticus 13:43?
The priest's examination is to determine if the infection is a sign of a skin disease, as described in Leviticus 13:42, and to pronounce the person clean or unclean according to God's instructions in Leviticus 13:3.
What does the 'reddish-white' color of the infection signify in this verse?
The 'reddish-white' color is a sign of a potential skin disease, similar to what is described in Leviticus 13:19 and Leviticus 13:24, which required the priest to take special precautions and follow God's instructions for diagnosis and treatment.
How does this verse relate to the concept of cleanliness in the Bible?
In the Bible, cleanliness is not just a physical state, but also a spiritual one, as seen in Psalm 51:7, where David asks God to cleanse him from his sins, and in Hebrews 10:22, where believers are encouraged to draw near to God with clean hearts and bodies.
What is the significance of the priest's role in this verse?
The priest's role is to serve as a mediator between God and the people, as seen in Exodus 4:14 and Hebrews 5:1, and to provide guidance and instruction on matters of cleanliness and purity, as described in Leviticus 10:10-11.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of seeking spiritual guidance and leadership in our lives?
- How can we apply the principles of cleanliness and purity described in this verse to our own spiritual lives, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 7:1?
- What does the image of the 'reddish-white' infection suggest about the nature of sin and its effects on our lives, as described in Romans 6:23?
- How can we balance the need for physical cleanliness with the importance of spiritual cleanliness, as taught in Matthew 23:25-26?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:43
Then the priest shall look upon it,.... The white reddish sore: and, behold, [if] the rising of the sore; or the swelling of it: [be] white reddish in his bald head, or in his bald forehead; [See
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:43
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.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 13:43
(43) Then the priest shall look.—It is then the duty of the priest to ascertain whether the white-reddish rising in the bald backhead or bald forehead is in appearance like the leprosy in the skin of the flesh described in Leviticus 13:2, excepting, of course, the white hair, which in this case could not exist. As the leprosy appeareth in the skin of the flesh.—Better, in appearance like the leprosy in the skin of the flesh. Though the reddish-white eruption is the only symptom mentioned whereby head-leprosy is to be recognised, and nothing is said about remanding the patient if the distemper should appear doubtful, as in the other cases of leprosy, yet because it is here said “in appearance like the leprosy in the skin of the flesh,” the administrators of the law during the second Temple inferred that all the criteria specified in one are implied in the other. They interpret this phrase, “they are, and therefore must be treated like, leprosy in the skin of the flesh.” Hence they submit that there are two symptoms which render baldness in the front or at the back of the head unclean: viz., (1) live or sound flesh; and (2) spreading. “If live or sound flesh is found in the bright spot on the baldness at the back or in the front of the head, he is pronounced unclean; if there is no live flesh, he is shut up, and examined at the end of the week, and if live flesh has developed itself, and it has spread, he is declared unclean, and if not, he is shut up for another week. If it spreads during this time, or engenders live flesh, he is declared unclean, and if not, he is declared clean. He is also pronounced unclean if it spreads or engenders sound flesh after he has been declared clean.” Of course, the fact that the distemper in this instance develops itself on baldness precludes white hair being among the criteria indicating uncleanness.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:43
43. as the appearance of leprosy] The criterion of white hair is absent, but the other tests of leprosy already mentioned are sufficient to determine whether the outbreak is leprous. According to tradition, two periods of seclusion were necessary as in Leviticus 13:2-6 and in Leviticus 13:29-37.