Leviticus 13:23 net — But if the bright spot stays in its place and has not spread, it is the scar of the boil, so the priest is to pronounce…

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"But if the bright spot stays in its place and has not spread, it is the scar of the boil, so the priest is to pronounce him clean."

— Leviticus 13:23, NET Bible

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Leviticus 13 — Context

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The priest will then examine it, and if it appears to be deeper than the skin and its hair has turned white, then the priest is to pronounce the person unclean. It is a diseased infection that has broken out in the boil.

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If, however, the priest examines it, and there is no white hair in it, it is not deeper than the skin, and it has faded, then the priest is to quarantine him for seven days.

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If it is spreading further on the skin, then the priest is to pronounce him unclean. It is an infection.

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But if the bright spot stays in its place and has not spread, it is the scar of the boil, so the priest is to pronounce him clean.

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A Burn on the Skin“When a body has a burn on its skin and the raw area of the burn becomes a reddish white or white bright spot,

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the priest must examine it, and if the hair has turned white in the bright spot and it appears to be deeper than the skin, it is a disease that has broken out in the burn. The priest is to pronounce the person unclean. It is a diseased infection.

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If, however, the priest examines it and there is no white hair in the bright spot, it is not deeper than the skin, and it has faded, then the priest is to quarantine him for seven days.

Leviticus 13:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 13:23 say?
Leviticus 13:23 in the NET Bible reads: “But if the bright spot stays in its place and has not spread, it is the scar of the boil, so the priest is to pronounce him clean.”
Where is Leviticus 13:23 in the Bible?
Leviticus 13:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 13, verse 23.
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 13:23.
What translation should I read Leviticus 13:23 in?
Leviticus 13:23 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 13:23?
Leviticus 13:23 reads (NET): “But if the bright spot stays in its place and has not spread, it is the scar of the boil, so the priest is to pronounce him 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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