But if the priest look on it, and, behold, there be no white hairs therein, and if it be not lower than the skin, but be somewhat dark; then the priest shall shut him up seven days:
But if the priest examines it and sees that there are no white hairs in it, and if it's not deeper than the skin but appears somewhat faded, then the priest must isolate the person for seven days.
This verse describes how a priest would carefully examine a skin condition and quarantine someone for a week if the symptoms weren't clearly serious but still needed monitoring.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of the detailed health regulations God gave to Moses for the Israelites in the wilderness. The priests served as both spiritual leaders and health inspectors, protecting the community from contagious skin diseases. These quarantine procedures were remarkably advanced for ancient times and helped prevent the spread of serious conditions like leprosy.
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