“When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought to the priest;
Parallel translations
- KJV When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought unto the priest;
- BSB When anyone develops a skin disease, he must be brought to the priest.
- NKJV “When the leprous sore is on a person, then he shall be brought to the priest.
- NASB “When the infection of leprosy is on someone, then he shall be brought to the priest.
- NLT “Anyone who develops a serious skin disease must go to the priest for an examination.
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Quick answer
When a serious skin plague appears, the person is brought to the priest. All suspected cases come under priestly examination.
Overview
A man with the leprous plague is brought to the priest for judgment. The consistent procedure underscores the priest's appointed authority in these matters. The bringing of the afflicted to the priest anticipates the way sinners are brought to Christ, the true Priest, who alone can pronounce true cleansing.
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