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Leviticus 13:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The flesh also, in which, even in the skin thereof, was a boil, and is healed,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When someone has had a boil on their skin that has healed,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is describing the beginning of instructions about what to do when someone has recovered from a skin infection like a boil.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of detailed health and cleanliness laws given to the Israelites through Moses. In ancient times, without modern medicine, skin diseases could spread quickly through communities, so God provided specific guidelines for priests to examine and quarantine people when necessary. These laws helped protect the health of the entire community while also maintaining spiritual purity.

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