Leviticus 13:17 asv — and the priest shall look on him; and, behold, if the plague be turned into white, then the priest shall pronounce him…

American Standard Version

"and the priest shall look on him; and, behold, if the plague be turned into white, then the priest shall pronounce him clean that hath the plague: he is clean. "

— Leviticus 13:17, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 13 — Context

14

But whensoever raw flesh appeareth in him, he shall be unclean.

15

And the priest shall look on the raw flesh, and pronounce him unclean: the raw flesh is unclean: it is leprosy.

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Or if the raw flesh turn again, and be changed unto white, then he shall come unto the priest;

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and the priest shall look on him; and, behold, if the plague be turned into white, then the priest shall pronounce him clean that hath the plague: he is clean.

18

And when the flesh hath in the skin thereof a boil, and it is healed,

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

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and the priest shall look; and, behold, if the appearance thereof be lower than the skin, and the hair thereof be turned white, then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is the plague of leprosy, it hath broken out in the boil.

Leviticus 13:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 13:17 say?
Leviticus 13:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “and the priest shall look on him; and, behold, if the plague be turned into white, then the priest shall pronounce him clean that hath the plague: he is clean. ”
Where is Leviticus 13:17 in the Bible?
Leviticus 13:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 13, verse 17.
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 13:17.
What translation should I read Leviticus 13:17 in?
Leviticus 13:17 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 13:17?
Leviticus 13:17 reads (ASV): “and the priest shall look on him; and, behold, if the plague be turned into white, then the priest shall pronounce him clean that hath the plague: he is clean. ” 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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