Leviticus 13:44 bbe — He is a leper and unclean; the priest is to say that he is most certainly unclean: the disease is in his head.

Bible in Basic English

"He is a leper and unclean; the priest is to say that he is most certainly unclean: the disease is in his head."

— Leviticus 13:44, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 13 — Context

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.

43

Then if the priest sees that the growth of the disease has become red and white on his head or on his brow where there is no hair, like the mark in the skin of a leper;

44

He is a leper and unclean; the priest is to say that he is most certainly unclean: the disease is in his head.

45

And the leper who has the disease on him is to go about with signs of grief, with his hair loose and his mouth covered, crying, Unclean, unclean.

46

While the disease is on him, he will be unclean. He is unclean: let him keep by himself, living outside the tent-circle.

47

And any clothing of wool or of linen in which is the mark of the disease;

Leviticus 13:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 13:44 say?
Leviticus 13:44 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He is a leper and unclean; the priest is to say that he is most certainly unclean: the disease is in his head.”
Where is Leviticus 13:44 in the Bible?
Leviticus 13:44 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 13, verse 44.
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 13:44.
What translation should I read Leviticus 13:44 in?
Leviticus 13:44 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 13:44?
Leviticus 13:44 reads (BBE): “He is a leper and unclean; the priest is to say that he is most certainly unclean: the disease is in his head.” 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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