Leviticus 14:3
Leviticus 14:3 in Multiple Translations
The priest is to go outside the camp to examine him, and if the skin disease of the afflicted person has healed,
And the priest shall go forth out of the camp; and the priest shall look, and, behold, if the plague of leprosy be healed in the leper;
and the priest shall go forth out of the camp; and the priest shall look; and, behold, if the plague of leprosy be healed in the leper,
And the priest is to go outside the tent-circle; and if, after looking, the priest sees that the mark of the disease has gone from him,
The priest must go outside the camp and inspect the person. If the skin disease has healed,
And the Priest shall go out of the campe, and the Priest shall consider him: and if the plague of leprosie be healed in the leper,
and the priest hath gone out unto the outside of the camp, and the priest hath seen, and lo, the plague of leprosy hath ceased from the leper,
and the priest shall go out of the camp. The priest shall examine him. Behold, if the plague of leprosy is healed in the leper,
And the priest shall go forth out of the camp: and the priest shall look, and behold, if the plague of leprosy is healed in the leper;
Who going out of the camp when he shall And that the leprosy is cleansed,
The person must be brought to a priest. The priest will take him outside the camp to where that person has been staying, and examine him. If the skin disease has been healed,
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Leviticus 14:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וְ/יָצָא֙
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
אֶל
מִ/ח֖וּץ
לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֑ה
וְ/רָאָה֙
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
וְ/הִנֵּ֛ה
נִרְפָּ֥א
נֶֽגַע
הַ/צָּרַ֖עַת
מִן
הַ/צָּרֽוּעַ
וְ/יָצָא֙
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מִ/ח֖וּץ
chûwts
H2351
outside
Prep | N-ms
לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֑ה
machăneh
H4264
camp
Prep | N-cs
וְ/רָאָה֙
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
הַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
וְ/הִנֵּ֛ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
נִרְפָּ֥א
râphâʼ
H7495
to heal
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
נֶֽגַע
negaʻ
H5061
plague
N-ms
הַ/צָּרַ֖עַת
tsâraʻath
H6883
leprosy
Art | N-fs
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
הַ/צָּרֽוּעַ
tsâraʻ
H6879
be leprous
Art | V-Qal-Inf-c
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 14:3
וְ/יָצָא֙
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
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.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מִ/ח֖וּץ
chûwts
H2351
"outside"
Prep | N-ms
This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.
Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.
לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֑ה
machăneh
H4264
"camp"
Prep | N-cs
This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.
Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.
וְ/רָאָה֙
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.
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.
נִרְפָּ֥א
râphâʼ
H7495
"to heal"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to heal or mend, often referring to God's power to cure physical or emotional hurts, as seen in Psalm 103:3.
Definition: 1) to heal, make healthful 1a) (Qal) to heal 1a1) of God 1a2) healer, physician (of men) 1a3) of hurts of nations involving restored favour (fig) 1a4) of individual distresses (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be healed 1b1) literal (of persons) 1b2) of water, pottery 1b3) of national hurts (fig) 1b4) of personal distress (fig) 1c) (Piel) to heal 1c1) literal 1c2) of national defects or hurts (fig) 1d) (Hithpael) in order to get healed (infinitive)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cure, (cause to) heal, physician, repair, [idiom] thoroughly, make whole. See H7503 (רָפָה). See also: Genesis 20:17; Psalms 107:20; Psalms 6:3.
נֶֽגַע
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.
הַ/צָּרַ֖עַת
tsâraʻath
H6883
"leprosy"
Art | 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.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/צָּרֽוּעַ
tsâraʻ
H6879
"be leprous"
Art | 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.
Study Notes — Leviticus 14:3
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- Context
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- Leviticus 14:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 14:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 14:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 14:3
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 14:3
- Sermons on Leviticus 14:3
Context — Cleansing from Skin Diseases
1Then the LORD said to Moses,
2“This is the law for the one afflicted with a skin disease on the day of his cleansing, when he is brought to the priest.
3The priest is to go outside the camp to examine him, and if the skin disease of the afflicted person has healed,
4the priest shall order that two live clean birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop be brought for the one to be cleansed. 5Then the priest shall command that one of the birds be slaughtered over fresh water in a clay pot.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 13:46 | As long as he has the infection, he remains unclean. He must live alone in a place outside the camp. |
| 2 | Luke 7:22 | So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. |
| 3 | Luke 17:15–19 | When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back, praising God in a loud voice. He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan. “Were not all ten cleansed?” Jesus asked. “Where then are the other nine? Was no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?” Then Jesus said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well! ” |
| 4 | Exodus 15:26 | saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.” |
| 5 | Matthew 11:5 | The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 5:3 | She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.” |
| 7 | Job 5:18 | For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. |
| 8 | 2 Kings 5:14 | So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean. |
| 9 | 2 Kings 5:7–8 | When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and asked, “Am I God, killing and giving life, that this man expects me to cure a leper? Surely you can see that he is seeking a quarrel with me!” Now when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent a message to the king: “Why have you torn your clothes? Please let the man come to me, and he will know that there is a prophet in Israel.” |
| 10 | Luke 4:27 | And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.” |
Leviticus 14:3 Summary
[This verse is talking about a time when someone had a skin disease and was waiting to be healed so they could come back to their community. The priest had to go outside the camp to check if the person was healed, as stated in Leviticus 14:3. This reminds us that God cares about our physical and spiritual health, and wants us to be whole and restored, just like in Psalm 103:3. Just as the priest had to examine the person to see if they were healed, we can ask God to examine our hearts and lives to see if there are any areas that need healing and restoration.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the priest have to go outside the camp to examine the afflicted person?
The priest had to go outside the camp to examine the afflicted person because the person with a skin disease was considered unclean and had to live outside the camp until they were cleansed, as stated in Leviticus 13:46. This was to prevent the spread of uncleanness to the rest of the community.
What was the purpose of the priest's examination?
The purpose of the priest's examination was to determine if the skin disease of the afflicted person had healed, as stated in Leviticus 14:3. This was a crucial step in the cleansing process, as it determined whether the person could be restored to the community.
How did the priest's examination relate to the overall cleansing process?
The priest's examination was a critical part of the cleansing process, as it allowed the priest to determine whether the person could proceed with the rituals outlined in Leviticus 14:4-5. If the person was healed, they could begin the process of being restored to the community, as described in Leviticus 14:1-32.
What can we learn from the priest's role in this process?
The priest's role in this process teaches us about the importance of spiritual leadership and the need for guidance in our lives, as seen in Hebrews 13:17. Just as the priest helped the afflicted person navigate the cleansing process, our spiritual leaders can help us navigate our own journeys of faith and growth.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need healing and restoration, and how can I seek God's cleansing and purification?
- How can I, like the priest, be a source of guidance and support for others who are going through difficult times?
- What are some ways that I can create space for God to work in my life, just as the priest created space for the afflicted person to be examined and cleansed?
- How can I trust in God's power to heal and restore me, even when I feel like I am outside the camp, separated from the rest of the community?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:3
And the priest shall go forth out of the camp,.... A little without the camp, as Ben Gersom notes.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:3
And the priest shall go forth out of the camp; and the priest shall look, and, behold, if the plague of leprosy be healed in the leper; The priest shall go forth out of the camp.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 14:3
To wit, by God; for God alone did heal or cleanse him really, the priest only ministerially and declaratively, as ministers are said to remit sins, though it be granted that none can truly and properly forgive sins but God, .
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 14:3
Leviticus 14:3 And the priest shall go forth out of the camp; and the priest shall look, and, behold, [if] the plague of leprosy be healed in the leper;Ver. 3. If the plague of leprosy be healed.] As it was in Simon the leper that entertained Christ. Jealousy, frenzy, and heresy are counted incurable diseases: not so leprosy; though the most carried it to their death, as Gehazi, Azariah, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:3
(3) And the priest shall go forth.—To this appointed place the priest had to go to meet and examine the restored leper, and to satisfy himself that he was thoroughly cured.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 14:3
Verse 3. The priest shall go forth out of the camp] As the leper was separated from the people, and obliged, because of his uncleanness, to dwell without the camp, and could not be admitted till the priest had declared that he was clean; hence it was necessary that the priest should go out and inspect him, and, if healed, offer for him the sacrifices required, in order to his re-admission to the camp. As the priest alone had authority to declare a person clean or unclean, it was necessary that the healed person should show himself to the priest, that he might make a declaration that he was clean and fit for civil and religious society, without which, in no case, could he be admitted; hence, when Christ cleansed the lepers, Matthew 8:2-4, he commanded them to go and show themselves to the priest, &c.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:3
3. The priest goes outside to meet the leper; probably signs of convalescence have already been notified to the priest, which have satisfied him, and he now declares the plague to be healed.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 14:3
3. Healed — See introductory remarks.
Sermons on Leviticus 14:3
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God's Handbook on Holiness - Part 4 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of three witnesses to establish the truth of God's word. They discuss priestly action and the belief that the priest would hav |
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Being Consumed by Christ by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of Jesus being referred to as the Lamb of God. He explains that a lamb is typically used for food and clothing, but the peop |
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A Reed Shaken by the Wind by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of standing firm in faith and not being shaken by the winds of moral decay and societal pressures. It highlights the powerful ministry of John |
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God Cares for the Sparrow by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the mysteries of life and the greatness of God. He shares a personal experience at a seminary and emphasizes the importance of faith in time |
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Marvels of Grace by Svend Christensen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of studying and understanding the truth of God's word. He encourages listeners to be witnesses for Jesus and to seek revival i |
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Reconciliation by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the idea that understanding is the key to solving problems. He criticizes the notion that child psychology books can explain and justify chil |
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The Measure of Immeasurable Power by Alexander Maclaren | Alfred Plummer explains that 'apaggello' means to proclaim and make known, while 'anaggello' means to proclaim again what has been received elsewhere. The root word 'aggello' is se |