Leviticus 13:39 bbe — Then the priest is to see them: and if the white marks on their skin are not very bright, it is a skin disease which ha…

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"Then the priest is to see them: and if the white marks on their skin are not very bright, it is a skin disease which has come out on the skin; he is clean."

— Leviticus 13:39, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 13 — Context

36

Then the priest is to see him: and if the mark is increased, the priest, without looking for the yellow hair, will say that he is unclean.

37

But if, in his opinion, the growth is stopped, and black hair has come up on it, the disease has gone; he is clean and the priest will say that he is clean.

38

And if a man or a woman has bright marks on the skin of their flesh, that is, bright white marks,

39

Then the priest is to see them: and if the white marks on their skin are not very bright, it is a skin disease which has come out on the skin; he is clean.

40

And if a man's hair has come out and he has no hair, still he is clean.

41

And if the hair has gone from the front part of his head, so that he has no hair there, still he is clean.

42

But if, on his head or on his brow, where he has no hair, there is a red and white place, it is the disease of the leper coming out on his head or on his brow.

Leviticus 13:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 13:39 say?
Leviticus 13:39 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then the priest is to see them: and if the white marks on their skin are not very bright, it is a skin disease which has come out on the skin; he is clean.”
Where is Leviticus 13:39 in the Bible?
Leviticus 13:39 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 13, verse 39.
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 13:39.
What translation should I read Leviticus 13:39 in?
Leviticus 13:39 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 13:39?
Leviticus 13:39 reads (BBE): “Then the priest is to see them: and if the white marks on their skin are not very bright, it is a skin disease which has come out on the skin; 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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