Leviticus 13:40 web — "If a man's hair has fallen from his head, he is bald. He is clean.

World English Bible

""If a man's hair has fallen from his head, he is bald. He is clean."

— Leviticus 13:40, World English Bible

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Leviticus 13 — Context

37

But if in his eyes the itch is arrested, and black hair has grown in it; the itch is healed, he is clean. The priest shall pronounce him clean.

38

"When a man or a woman has bright spots in the skin of the body, even white bright spots;

39

then the priest shall examine them; and behold, if the bright spots on the skin of their body are a dull white, it is a harmless rash, it has broken out in the skin; he is clean.

40

"If a man's hair has fallen from his head, he is bald. He is clean.

41

If his hair has fallen off from the front part of his head, he is forehead bald. He is clean.

42

But if there is in the bald head, or the bald forehead, a reddish-white plague; it is leprosy breaking out in his bald head, or his bald forehead.

43

Then the priest shall examine him; and, behold, if the rising of the plague is reddish-white in his bald head, or in his bald forehead, like the appearance of leprosy in the skin of the flesh,

Leviticus 13:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 13:40 say?
Leviticus 13:40 in the World English Bible reads: “"If a man's hair has fallen from his head, he is bald. He is clean.”
Where is Leviticus 13:40 in the Bible?
Leviticus 13:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 13, verse 40.
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 13:40.
What translation should I read Leviticus 13:40 in?
Leviticus 13:40 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 13:40?
Leviticus 13:40 reads (WEB): “"If a man's hair has fallen from his head, he is bald. 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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