Leviticus 13:33 akjv — He shall be shaven, but the scale shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that has the scale seven days mo…

American King James Version

"He shall be shaven, but the scale shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that has the scale seven days more: "

— Leviticus 13:33, American King James Version

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Leviticus 13 — Context

30

Then the priest shall see the plague: and, behold, if it be in sight deeper than the skin; and there be in it a yellow thin hair; then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is a dry scale, even a leprosy on the head or beard.

31

And if the priest look on the plague of the scale, and, behold, it be not in sight deeper than the skin, and that there is no black hair in it; then the priest shall shut up him that has the plague of the scale seven days:

32

And in the seventh day the priest shall look on the plague: and, behold, if the scale spread not, and there be in it no yellow hair, and the scale be not in sight deeper than the skin;

33

He shall be shaven, but the scale shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that has the scale seven days more:

34

And in the seventh day the priest shall look on the scale: and, behold, if the scale be not spread in the skin, nor be in sight deeper than the skin; then the priest shall pronounce him clean: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean.

35

But if the scale spread much in the skin after his cleansing;

36

Then the priest shall look on him: and, behold, if the scale be spread in the skin, the priest shall not seek for yellow hair; he is unclean.

Leviticus 13:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 13:33 say?
Leviticus 13:33 in the American King James Version reads: “He shall be shaven, but the scale shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that has the scale seven days more: ”
Where is Leviticus 13:33 in the Bible?
Leviticus 13:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 13, verse 33.
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 13:33.
What translation should I read Leviticus 13:33 in?
Leviticus 13:33 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 13:33?
Leviticus 13:33 reads (AKJV): “He shall be shaven, but the scale shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that has the scale seven days more: ” 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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