Leviticus 13:40 Meaning and Explanation
“And the man whose hair is fallen off his head, he is bald; yet is he clean.”
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Read Full Chapter →Baldness is not a disease and does not render a person unclean.
The Context of Leviticus 13:40
Baldness confirmed as not constituting uncleanness.
What Does Leviticus 13:40 Mean?
A man who has lost his hair and is now bald is, despite his changed appearance, clean in status. Baldness is a natural condition of aging or the result of shedding, not a disease. The loss of hair itself does not create any uncleanness that would require isolation or priestly judgment.
This statement acknowledges that not all visible changes to a person's appearance indicate disease or impurity. Baldness is distinguished from the scalls and plaques that affect the scalp. A bald person has no lesions or skin conditions compromising community health.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 13:40
What does Leviticus 13:40 mean?
Baldness is not a disease and does not render a person unclean.
What is the context of Leviticus 13:40?
Baldness confirmed as not constituting uncleanness.