Leviticus 13:4

If, however, the spot on his skin is white and does not appear to be deeper than the skin, and the hair in it has not turned white, the priest shall isolate the infected person for seven days.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The narrator addresses Israel regarding priestly protocols for examining skin lesions during the wilderness period.

The words — בַּהֶרֶת (baheRet) denotes a bright spot, while עָמֹק (aMok) indicates depth, establishing the physical criteria for diagnosis.

The thread — The seven-day isolation procedure recurs in Numbers 12:15 for Miriam’s confinement and expands in Leviticus 13:5 when the infection remains static.

Why it lands — The passage requires the priest to verify specific physical conditions before enforcing quarantine, demanding objective observation over immediate judgment.

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The Hebrew words

King James Version

If the bright spot be white in the skin of his flesh, and in sight be not deeper than the skin, and the hair thereof be not turned white; then the priest shall shut up him that hath the plague seven days:

Cross-references

Numbers 12:15 So Miriam was confined outside the camp for seven days, and the people did not move on until she was brought in again.
Deuteronomy 13:14 then you must inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. And if it is established with certainty that this abomination has been committed among you,
Ezekiel 44:10 Surely the Levites who wandered away from Me when Israel went astray, and who wandered away from Me after their idols, will bear the consequences of their iniquity.
1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
1 Timothy 5:24 The sins of some men are obvious, going ahead of them to judgment; but the sins of others do not surface until later.