Leviticus 13:17 Meaning and Explanation
“And the priest shall see him: and, behold, if the plague be turned into white; then the priest shall pronounce him clean that hath the plague: he is clean.”
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Read Full Chapter →When the lesion turns completely white, the priest pronounces the person clean.
The Context of Leviticus 13:17
Clean status when plague turns uniformly white.
What Does Leviticus 13:17 Mean?
The priest's examination reveals that the plague has transformed into whiteness—the surface has healed and uniform color has returned. This white appearance, matching the earlier criterion in verse 13, indicates the disease has stabilized and is no longer actively invasive. The person's body has responded favorably to the condition.
The pronouncement of cleanness here is parallel to the earlier rule: a person with entirely white, stable disease is deemed clean and can return to the community. The healing of raw flesh to white signals the end of the active, dangerous phase of leprosy. Community reintegration becomes possible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 13:17
What does Leviticus 13:17 mean?
When the lesion turns completely white, the priest pronounces the person clean.
What is the context of Leviticus 13:17?
Clean status when plague turns uniformly white.