Leviticus 13:32 Meaning and Explanation
“And in the seventh day the priest shall look on the plague: and, behold, if the scall spread not, and there be in it no yellow hair, and the scall be not in sight deeper than the skin;”
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Read Full Chapter →On day seven, if the scall has not spread and shows no leprosy signs, it approaches a clean pronouncement.
The Context of Leviticus 13:32
Further observation showing stable, non-leprosy scall.
What Does Leviticus 13:32 Mean?
After seven days, the priest re-examines. The scall that has not spread, lacks yellow hairs, and is not depressed shows no diagnostic signs of leprosy. These three observations—stability, normal hair color, and surface-level presence—indicate the condition is not the serious form requiring isolation.
The lack of yellow hairs is particularly significant, as this is the distinguishing mark of head leprosy. The absence of spread shows the condition is not invasive. The surface-level nature (not deeper than the skin) completes the picture of a minor condition, not a dangerous disease.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 13:32
What does Leviticus 13:32 mean?
On day seven, if the scall has not spread and shows no leprosy signs, it approaches a clean pronouncement.
What is the context of Leviticus 13:32?
Further observation showing stable, non-leprosy scall.