“Or when the body has a burn from fire on its skin, and the raw flesh of the burn becomes a bright spot, reddish-white, or white,
Parallel translations
- KJV Or if there be any flesh, in the skin whereof there is a hot burning, and the quick flesh that burneth have a white bright spot, somewhat reddish, or white;
- BSB When there is a burn on someone’s skin and the raw area of the burn becomes reddish-white or white,
- NKJV “Or if the body receives a burn on its skin by fire, and the raw flesh of the burn becomes a bright spot, reddish-white or white,
- NASB “Or if the body sustains in its skin a burn by fire, and the raw flesh of the burn becomes a bright spot, reddish-white, or white,
- NLT “If anyone has suffered a burn on the skin and the burned area changes color, becoming either reddish white or shiny white,
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Quick answer
Another case is given: a burn from fire that develops a bright spot. The law addresses skin changes arising from a burn.
Overview
The instruction now considers a burn on the skin whose raw flesh becomes a reddish-white or white bright spot. This parallels the case of the boil, applying the same scrutiny to a different injury. The comprehensive treatment of various skin conditions shows the law's care to address every situation that might affect a person's standing in the community.
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- Isa 3:24It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well set hair, baldness; instead of a robe, a wearing of sackcloth; and branding instead of beauty.
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