Leviticus 13:20 bbe — And after looking at it, if it seems to go deeper than the skin, and the hair on it is turned white, then the priest wi…

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"And after looking at it, if it seems to go deeper than the skin, and the hair on it is turned white, then the priest will say that the man is unclean: it is the leper's disease, it has come out in the bad place."

— Leviticus 13:20, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 13 — Context

17

And the priest will see him: and if the place is turned white, then the priest will say that he is free from the disease.

18

And if a bad place has come out on the skin and is well again,

19

And on the same place there is a white growth of a bright mark, red and white, then let the priest see it;

20

And after looking at it, if it seems to go deeper than the skin, and the hair on it is turned white, then the priest will say that the man is unclean: it is the leper's disease, it has come out in the bad place.

21

But if, after looking at it, he sees that there are no white hairs on it, and it is not deeper than the skin, and it is not very bright, then let the priest keep him shut up for seven days:

22

And if it is increasing on the skin, the priest will say that he is unclean: it is a disease.

23

But if the bright mark keeps in the same place and gets no greater, it is the mark of the old wound, and the priest will say that he is clean.

Leviticus 13:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 13:20 say?
Leviticus 13:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And after looking at it, if it seems to go deeper than the skin, and the hair on it is turned white, then the priest will say that the man is unclean: it is the leper's disease, it has come out in the bad place.”
Where is Leviticus 13:20 in the Bible?
Leviticus 13:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 13, verse 20.
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 13:20.
What translation should I read Leviticus 13:20 in?
Leviticus 13:20 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 13:20?
Leviticus 13:20 reads (BBE): “And after looking at it, if it seems to go deeper than the skin, and the hair on it is turned white, then the priest will say that the man is unclean: it is the leper's disease, it has come out in the bad place.” 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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