Leviticus 13:7 web — But if the scab spreads on the skin, after he has shown himself to the priest for his cleansing, he shall show himself…

World English Bible

"But if the scab spreads on the skin, after he has shown himself to the priest for his cleansing, he shall show himself to the priest again."

— Leviticus 13:7, World English Bible

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Leviticus 13 — Context

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If the bright spot is white in the skin of his body, and its appearance isn't deeper than the skin, and its hair hasn't turned white, then the priest shall isolate the infected person for seven days.

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The priest shall examine him on the seventh day, and, behold, if in his eyes the plague is arrested, and the plague hasn't spread in the skin, then the priest shall isolate him for seven more days.

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The priest shall examine him again on the seventh day; and behold, if the plague has faded, and the plague hasn't spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean. It is a scab. He shall wash his clothes, and be clean.

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But if the scab spreads on the skin, after he has shown himself to the priest for his cleansing, he shall show himself to the priest again.

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The priest shall examine him; and behold, if the scab has spread on the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him unclean. It is leprosy.

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"When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought to the priest;

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and the priest shall examine him. Behold, if there is a white rising in the skin, and it has turned the hair white, and there is raw flesh in the rising,

Leviticus 13:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 13:7 say?
Leviticus 13:7 in the World English Bible reads: “But if the scab spreads on the skin, after he has shown himself to the priest for his cleansing, he shall show himself to the priest again.”
Where is Leviticus 13:7 in the Bible?
Leviticus 13:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 13, verse 7.
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 13:7.
What translation should I read Leviticus 13:7 in?
Leviticus 13:7 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 13:7?
Leviticus 13:7 reads (WEB): “But if the scab spreads on the skin, after he has shown himself to the priest for his cleansing, he shall show himself to the priest again.” 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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