Leviticus 13:42 net — But if there is a reddish white infection in the back or front bald area, it is a disease breaking out in his back or f…

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"But if there is a reddish white infection in the back or front bald area, it is a disease breaking out in his back or front bald area."

— Leviticus 13:42, NET Bible

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Leviticus 13 — Context

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the priest is to examine them, and if the bright spots on the skin of their body are faded white, it is a harmless rash that has broken out on the skin. The person is clean.

40

Baldness on the Head“When a man’s head is bare so that he is balding in back, he is clean.

41

If his head is bare on the forehead so that he is balding in front, he is clean.

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But if there is a reddish white infection in the back or front bald area, it is a disease breaking out in his back or front bald area.

43

The priest is to examine it, and if the swelling of the infection is reddish white in the back or front bald area like the appearance of a disease on the skin of the body,

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he is a diseased man. He is unclean. The priest must surely pronounce him unclean because of his infection on his head.

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The Life of the Person with Skin Disease“As for the diseased person who has the infection, his clothes must be torn, the hair of his head must be unbound, he must cover his mustache, and he must call out‘Unclean! Unclean!’

Leviticus 13:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 13:42 say?
Leviticus 13:42 in the NET Bible reads: “But if there is a reddish white infection in the back or front bald area, it is a disease breaking out in his back or front bald area.”
Where is Leviticus 13:42 in the Bible?
Leviticus 13:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 13, verse 42.
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 13:42.
What translation should I read Leviticus 13:42 in?
Leviticus 13:42 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 13:42?
Leviticus 13:42 reads (NET): “But if there is a reddish white infection in the back or front bald area, it is a disease breaking out in his back or front bald area.” 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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