Leviticus 13:17 cpdv — the priest shall examine him, and he shall discern him to be clean.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"the priest shall examine him, and he shall discern him to be clean. "

— Leviticus 13:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 13 — Context

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Yet truly, when the living flesh shall appear in him,

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then by the judgment of the priest he shall be polluted, and he shall be considered to be among the unclean. For the live flesh, if it is spotted with leprosy, is unclean.

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And if again it will have turned into whiteness, and will have covered the entire man,

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the priest shall examine him, and he shall discern him to be clean.

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But when there has been an ulcer in the flesh and the skin, and it has healed,

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and in the place of the ulcer, there appears a white or reddish scar, the man shall be brought to the priest.

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And when he will have seen the place of the leprosy lower than the rest of the flesh, and that the hair has turned white, he shall declare him contaminated. For the plague of leprosy has arisen from the ulcer.

Leviticus 13:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 13:17 say?
Leviticus 13:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “the priest shall examine him, and he shall discern him to be 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 (CPDV): “the priest shall examine him, and he shall discern him to be 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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