And the priest shall see him: and, behold, if the plague be turned into white; then the priest shall pronounce him clean that hath the plague: he is clean.
The priest will examine him, and if the infected area has turned white, then the priest will declare that the person with the skin condition is clean. He is clean.
The priest declares someone healed and ceremonially clean when their skin condition has turned white, showing they are no longer infected.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of detailed laws given to Moses about diagnosing skin diseases, likely including leprosy and other serious conditions. In ancient Israel, priests served not only as religious leaders but also as health inspectors who determined when someone was safe to return to community life. Being declared 'unclean' meant isolation from family and worship until healing occurred.
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