Leviticus 13:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the priest shall see him: and, behold, if the rising be white in the skin, and it have turned the hair white, and there be quick raw flesh in the rising;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The priest shall examine him, and if there is a white swelling in the skin that has turned the hair white, and there is raw flesh in the swelling,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The priest is carefully examining someone's skin condition to determine if it shows specific signs of a serious disease.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of detailed laws God gave Moses about identifying skin diseases, particularly what was called 'leprosy' (though this likely included various skin conditions beyond modern leprosy). In ancient Israel, priests served not only as spiritual leaders but also as health inspectors, since contagious skin diseases could spread rapidly in close-knit communities and needed careful monitoring.

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