On the seventh day the priest will make another examination. If he finds the affected area has not changed and the problem has not spread on the skin, the priest will quarantine the person for seven more days.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And the plague spread not – Rather, it did not advance, showing that the disease is under the cuticle and taking on the symptoms of ([Refere…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And the priest shall look on him. —If at the end of a week there is no alteration in the symptoms, the case must be adjou…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the priest shall look on him the seventh day
In the day, and not in the night, as Maimonides, but not on the sev…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The plague of leprosy was an uncleanness, rather than a disease. Christ is said to cleanse lepers, not to cure them. Common as the leprosy was amon…