Leviticus 13:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Then the priest shall look upon it: and, behold, if the hair in the bright spot be turned white, and it be in sight deeper than the skin; it is a leprosy broken out of the burning: wherefore the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is the plague of leprosy.”
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Read Full Chapter →White hair in the spot combined with depth indicates leprosy within the burn wound.
The Context of Leviticus 13:25
Leprosy confirmed within burn wounds.
What Does Leviticus 13:25 Mean?
The priest applies the same diagnostic signs: white hair within the bright spot and a visible depression or depth beyond the surface. When both are present in a spot within a burn wound, the conclusion is that leprosy has emerged from the burned area. The leprosy is not caused by the burn but has taken advantage of the damaged skin to manifest.
The pronouncement of uncleanness is immediate and definitive. The person is now marked as having leprosy, despite the complication of the existing burn. Both conditions affect status, but leprosy is the determining factor for isolation. The priest's role is to distinguish true leprosy from ordinary burn scarring.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 13:25
What does Leviticus 13:25 mean?
White hair in the spot combined with depth indicates leprosy within the burn wound.
What is the context of Leviticus 13:25?
Leprosy confirmed within burn wounds.