Leviticus 13:9 kjv — When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought unto the priest;

King James Version

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

— Leviticus 13:9, King James Version

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Leviticus 13 — Context

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And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day: and, behold, if the plague be somewhat dark, and the plague spread not in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is but a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean.

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But if the scab spread much abroad in the skin, after that he hath been seen of the priest for his cleansing, he shall be seen of the priest again:

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And if the priest see that, behold, the scab spreadeth in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is a leprosy.

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

10

And the priest shall see him: and, behold, if the rising be white in the skin, and it have turned the hair white, and there be quick raw flesh in the rising;

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It is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean, and shall not shut him up: for he is unclean.

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And if a leprosy break out abroad in the skin, and the leprosy cover all the skin of him that hath the plague from his head even to his foot, wheresoever the priest looketh;

Leviticus 13:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 13:9 say?
Leviticus 13:9 in the King James Version reads: “When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought unto the priest;”
Where is Leviticus 13:9 in the Bible?
Leviticus 13:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 13, verse 9.
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 13:9.
What translation should I read Leviticus 13:9 in?
Leviticus 13:9 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 13:9?
Leviticus 13:9 reads (KJV): “When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought unto the priest;” 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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