Leviticus 13:30 Meaning and Explanation
“Then the priest shall see the plague: and, behold, if it be in sight deeper than the skin; and there be in it a yellow thin hair; then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is a dry scall, even a leprosy upon the head or beard.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →A sunken plague with yellow hair is pronounced as leprosy of the head or beard.
The Context of Leviticus 13:30
Diagnostic signs for leprosy of head or beard.
What Does Leviticus 13:30 Mean?
The priest's examination reveals two diagnostic signs for this type of leprosy: depth below the skin's surface and yellow thin hairs within the plague. These yellow hairs (rather than the white hairs seen in body leprosy) characterize this particular form. The combination indicates a specific condition: 'dry scall' (a scaly, crusty plague), identified as leprosy of the head or beard.
The pronouncement of uncleanness is immediate. The distinct characteristics (yellow hair rather than white, dry scaly nature) mark this as a recognized form of leprosy specific to these hair-bearing areas. The person must be isolated according to the protocols for this type of disease.
Leviticus 13:30 in the Original Language
kachel tzara'at (קַחַל צָרַעַת), 'dry scall' — a scaly, itching skin condition affecting the scalp or beard that constitutes a form of leprosy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 13:30
What does Leviticus 13:30 mean?
A sunken plague with yellow hair is pronounced as leprosy of the head or beard.
What is the context of Leviticus 13:30?
Diagnostic signs for leprosy of head or beard.