Leviticus 13:16 nasb — "Or if the raw flesh turns again and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest,

NASB

""Or if the raw flesh turns again and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest,"

— Leviticus 13:16, NASB

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Leviticus 13 — Context

13

then the priest shall look, and behold, if the leprosy has covered all his body, he shall pronounce clean him who has the infection; it has all turned white and he is clean.

14

"But whenever raw flesh appears on him, he shall be unclean.

15

"The priest shall look at the raw flesh, and he shall pronounce him unclean; the raw flesh is unclean, it is leprosy.

16

"Or if the raw flesh turns again and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest,

17

and the priest shall look at him, and behold, if the infection has turned to white, then the priest shall pronounce clean him who has the infection; he is clean.

18

"When the body has a boil on its skin and it is healed,

19

and in the place of the boil there is a white swelling or a reddish-white, bright spot, then it shall be shown to the priest;

Leviticus 13:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 13:16 say?
Leviticus 13:16 in the NASB reads: “"Or if the raw flesh turns again and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest,”
Where is Leviticus 13:16 in the Bible?
Leviticus 13:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 13, verse 16.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 13:16.
What translation should I read Leviticus 13:16 in?
Leviticus 13:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 13:16?
Leviticus 13:16 reads (NASB): “"Or if the raw flesh turns again and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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