Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,
Parallel translations
- KJV And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, saying,
- BSB Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,
- NKJV And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:
- NASB Then the Lord spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,
- NLT The Lord said to Moses and Aaron,
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Quick answer
The LORD instructs Moses and Aaron about skin diseases. The priests are given authority to discern and rule on these conditions.
Overview
God addresses both Moses and Aaron to introduce the laws on infectious skin disease, traditionally rendered leprosy. That Aaron is included signals the priestly role in diagnosing and managing these cases. The chapter shows God's concern for both the holiness of the community and the care of the afflicted, themes that converge in Christ, who touched and healed lepers (Mark 1:41).
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Every sacrifice, every priest, and every day of atonement points beyond itself to the one perfect offering and the great High Priest who, by his own blood, makes the unclean holy once for all.
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