then the person must shave himself except for the scaly area. Then the priest shall isolate him for another seven days.
Parallel translations
- WEB then he shall be shaved, but he shall not shave the itch; and the priest shall shut him up who has the itch seven more days.
- KJV He shall be shaven, but the scall shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up him that hath the scall seven days more:
- ESV then he shall shave himself, but the itch he shall not shave; and the priest shall shut up the person with the itching disease for another seven days.
- NKJV he shall shave himself, but the scale he shall not shave. And the priest shall isolate the one who has the scale another seven days.
- NASB then he shall shave himself, but he shall not shave the scale; and the priest shall isolate the person with the scale for seven more days.
- NLT the person must shave off all hair except the hair on the affected area. Then the priest must quarantine the person for another seven days.
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Quick answer
The person is shaved except the affected area and isolated another seven days. Shaving aids clearer observation of the itch.
Overview
The man is shaved, but not over the itch itself, and is isolated for another seven days. Removing the surrounding hair allows the priest to monitor whether the affliction spreads. This practical measure shows the law's wisdom in providing means for accurate diagnosis before a final ruling is given.
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