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Leviticus 14:2
“This is the law for the one afflicted with a skin disease on the day of his cleansing, when he is brought to the priest.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD speaks to Moses, introducing the legal procedure for a person with a skin disease who is being brought to the priest for cleansing.
The words — תּוֹרַ֣ת (to.Rat) = [the] legal [procedure] and הַ/מְּצֹרָ֔ע (ha./me.tzo.Ra') = the/ [one who] has a serious skin disease.
The thread — The priestly examination and presentation for skin disease reappear in the New Testament, where Jesus directs healed individuals to the priests (Luke 17:14) and lepers approach Him for cleansing (Luke 5:12; Mark 1:40).
Why it lands — The text establishes a formal procedure requiring an afflicted person to be examined and presented to a priest for official purification. It demands recognition of religious authority and ritual order in restoring community membership.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought unto the priest:
Cross-references
- Luke 17:14 When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed.
- Luke 5:12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”
- Mark 1:40 Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”
- Numbers 6:9 If someone suddenly dies in his presence and defiles his consecrated head of hair, he must shave his head on the day of his cleansing—the seventh day.
- Leviticus 13:59 This is the law concerning a mildew contamination in wool or linen fabric, weave, or knit, or any leather article, for pronouncing it clean or unclean.”
- Leviticus 14:54 This is the law for any infectious skin disease, for a scaly outbreak,
- Matthew 8:2 Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”