He shall be shaven, but the scall shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that hath the scall seven days more:
The person should shave off all their hair, but they must not shave the infected area itself. Then the priest should isolate the person with the skin condition for another seven days.
The writer is giving instructions for treating a suspected skin infection by shaving around it and continuing quarantine for observation.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of detailed laws Moses gave to the Israelites about identifying and managing skin diseases, likely including conditions like ringworm or favus (a scalp infection). In ancient times without modern medicine, these quarantine and hygiene practices were essential for preventing the spread of contagious conditions throughout the community.
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