Leviticus 13:44
Leviticus 13:44 in Multiple Translations
the man is diseased; he is unclean. The priest must pronounce him unclean because of the infection on his head.
He is a leprous man, he is unclean: the priest shall pronounce him utterly unclean; his plague is in his head.
he is a leprous man, he is unclean: the priest shall surely pronounce him unclean; his plague is in his head.
He is a leper and unclean; the priest is to say that he is most certainly unclean: the disease is in his head.
then he has an infectious disease; he is unclean. The priest must declare him unclean because of the infection on his head.
He is a leper and vncleane: therefore the Priest shall pronounce him altogether vncleane: for the sore is in his head.
he [is] a leprous man, he [is] unclean; the priest doth pronounce him utterly unclean; his plague [is] in his head.
he is a leprous man. He is unclean. The priest shall surely pronounce him unclean. His plague is on his head.
He is a leprous man, he is unclean: the priest shall pronounce him utterly unclean; his plague is in his head.
Now whosoever shall be defiled with the leprosy, and is separated by the judgment of the priest,
the priest will declare that the man has a contagious skin disease and must not be with other people.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 13:44
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Leviticus 13:44 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
אִישׁ
צָר֥וּעַ
ה֖וּא
טָמֵ֣א
ה֑וּא
טַמֵּ֧א
יְטַמְּאֶ֛/נּוּ
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
בְּ/רֹאשׁ֥/וֹ
נִגְעֽ/וֹ
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
צָר֥וּעַ
tsâraʻ
H6879
be leprous
V-Qal-Inf-c
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
טָמֵ֣א
ṭâmêʼ
H2931
unclean
Adj
ה֑וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
טַמֵּ֧א
ṭâmêʼ
H2930
to defile
V-Piel-Ptc
יְטַמְּאֶ֛/נּוּ
ṭâmêʼ
H2930
to defile
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
בְּ/רֹאשׁ֥/וֹ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
Prep | N-ms | Suff
נִגְעֽ/וֹ
negaʻ
H5061
plague
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 13:44
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
צָר֥וּעַ
tsâraʻ
H6879
"be leprous"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This Hebrew word means to be afflicted with leprosy, a skin disease. It is used in the Bible to describe someone with leprosy, like in the stories of Moses and Miriam. The word appears in Exodus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) to be diseased of skin, be leprous 1a) (Qal) to be a leper 1b) (Pual) to have leprosy
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: leper, leprous. See also: Exodus 4:6; 2 Kings 5:1; 2 Chronicles 26:23.
ה֖וּא
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.
טָמֵ֣א
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.
ה֑וּא
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.
טַמֵּ֧א
ṭâmêʼ
H2930
"to defile"
V-Piel-Ptc
This Hebrew word means to be foul or contaminated, often in a moral or ceremonial sense. It is used in the Bible to describe something that is unclean or polluted. In the book of Leviticus, it talks about being unclean and how to become clean again.
Definition: 1) to be unclean, become unclean, become impure 1a) (Qal) to be or become unclean 1a1) sexually 1a2) religiously 1a3) ceremonially 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to defile oneself, be defiled 1b1a) sexually 1b1b) by idolatry 1b1c) ceremonially 1b2) to be regarded as unclean 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to defile 1c1a) sexually 1c1b) religiously 1c1c) ceremonially 1c2) to pronounce unclean, declare unclean (ceremonially) 1c3) to profane (God's name) 1d) (Pual) to be defiled 1e) (Hithpael) to be unclean 1f) (Hothpael) to be defiled
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: defile (self), pollute (self), be (make, make self, pronounce) unclean, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:5; Leviticus 22:5; Psalms 79:1.
יְטַמְּאֶ֛/נּוּ
ṭâmêʼ
H2930
"to defile"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to be foul or contaminated, often in a moral or ceremonial sense. It is used in the Bible to describe something that is unclean or polluted. In the book of Leviticus, it talks about being unclean and how to become clean again.
Definition: 1) to be unclean, become unclean, become impure 1a) (Qal) to be or become unclean 1a1) sexually 1a2) religiously 1a3) ceremonially 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to defile oneself, be defiled 1b1a) sexually 1b1b) by idolatry 1b1c) ceremonially 1b2) to be regarded as unclean 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to defile 1c1a) sexually 1c1b) religiously 1c1c) ceremonially 1c2) to pronounce unclean, declare unclean (ceremonially) 1c3) to profane (God's name) 1d) (Pual) to be defiled 1e) (Hithpael) to be unclean 1f) (Hothpael) to be defiled
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: defile (self), pollute (self), be (make, make self, pronounce) unclean, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:5; Leviticus 22:5; Psalms 79:1.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
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.
בְּ/רֹאשׁ֥/וֹ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
נִגְעֽ/וֹ
negaʻ
H5061
"plague"
N-ms | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Leviticus 13:44
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 13:44 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:44
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:44
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 13:44
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:44
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 13:44
- Sermons on Leviticus 13:44
Context — Laws about Skin Diseases
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!’ 46As long as he has the infection, he remains unclean. He must live alone in a place outside the camp.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Peter 2:1–2 | Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. |
| 2 | Matthew 6:23 | But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! |
| 3 | Isaiah 1:5 | Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted. |
| 4 | 2 John 1:8–10 | Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded. Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him. |
| 5 | Job 36:14 | They die in their youth, among the male shrine prostitutes. |
Leviticus 13:44 Summary
This verse, Leviticus 13:44, is talking about a person who has a skin disease on their head, and the priest has to say that they are unclean. This means that the person is not just physically sick, but also spiritually unclean, and they need to be separated from the rest of the community to prevent any spiritual harm, as seen in Leviticus 13:45-46. This is similar to the idea of confessing our sins and being purified, as in 1 John 1:9. The priest's role is to help the person understand their spiritual condition and seek God's healing and restoration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the priest in determining if someone is unclean?
According to Leviticus 13:44, the priest must pronounce the person unclean if they have an infectious disease, as this is a spiritual issue, not just a physical one, see also Leviticus 10:10.
What is the significance of the infection on the head?
The infection on the head, as mentioned in Leviticus 13:44, signifies a deeper spiritual issue, and the physical affliction is a manifestation of this, similar to the concept of sin and its consequences in Proverbs 28:13.
How does this relate to the concept of cleanliness in the Bible?
In the Bible, cleanliness is not just physical, but also spiritual, as seen in Psalm 51:7, and the person with the infectious disease is considered unclean, highlighting the need for spiritual purification, as in 1 John 1:9.
What is the purpose of the priest's examination?
The priest's examination, as in Leviticus 13:43, is to determine if the person is indeed diseased and unclean, and if so, to pronounce them unclean, as a way of protecting the community from spiritual and physical harm, similar to the concept of church discipline in Matthew 18:15-17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can reflect on my own spiritual 'uncleanness' and seek God's purification?
- How can I balance the need to protect myself and others from spiritual harm with the command to love and care for those who are struggling?
- In what ways can I, like the priest, be a vessel for God's discernment and guidance in my own life and the lives of those around me?
- What are some modern-day equivalents of the 'infection on the head' that can indicate a deeper spiritual issue, and how can I address these in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 13:44
He is a leprous man, he [is] unclean,.... And so to be pronounced and accounted; only a leprous man is mentioned, there being no leprous women, having this sort of leprosy, their hair not falling
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 13:44
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.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 13:44
Leviticus 13:44 He is a leprous man, he [is] unclean: the priest shall pronounce him utterly unclean; his plague [is] in his head.Ver. 44. His plague is in his head.] Such a leper is every ignorant man; how much more the man that is a heretic! whom therefore after the first and second admonition we must reject, yea from such stand off. Keep aloof as from lepers, their very breath is infectious; and like the dogs of Congo, they bite, though they bark not. Purchas’ s Pilg.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 13:44
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.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 13:44
44. Utterly unclean — “The Bible is everywhere careful not to allow the idea of partial goodness or partial uncleanness. There is a great moral suggestion in all this.
Sermons on Leviticus 13:44
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Beware of Good Liars by Francis Chan | This sermon challenges believers to examine their beliefs and mindset, urging them to align their thinking with biblical truths rather than cultural norms. It emphasizes the import |
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Last Day False Prophets by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher warns against false teachers who exploit people with made-up stories and greed. He references biblical examples of God's judgment on sin, such as the p |
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(Blood Covenant) the Mark of God or the Mark of the Beast - 2 by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of possessing the land and entering into God's rest. He emphasizes the need to fear falling short of this promise and encourag |
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False Prophets by Chuck Smith | This sermon focuses on the dangers of false prophets and the importance of discerning the truth of God's Word. It highlights the consequences of following deceptive teachings, usin |
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Thessalonians - Understanding the Mixture by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the speaker criticizes the use of motivational psychology in churches, referring to it as "pop psychology" and "masturbating as biblical doctrine." He specifically |
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(2 Peter) Precious Faith by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of knowing God and His promises. He encourages the audience to understand that God is working for them and will provide for t |
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(1 John #22) Testing 1,2,3,4 by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the conflict between the church, which is indwelt by the Spirit of God, and the world, which is indwelt by the Spirit of error. The preacher |