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then the priest shall look on the plague; and, behold, if the appearance of it be deeper than the skin, and there be in it yellow thin hair, then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is a scall, it is leprosy of the head or of the beard.
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A Warning for the Mind
Commentators like Matthew Henry and John Gill highlight a powerful spiritual metaphor in this verse. Since the head symbolizes judgment, knowledge, and faith, leprosy appearing on the head or beard represents the danger of corrupted thinking, false doctrines, and wicked principles. This serves as a warning that when sin seizes the mind, it leads to a state of 'utter uncleanness.' Soundness in faith is presented as the defense against this spiritual leprosy.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Scall - As this is the name for another disease not allied to leprosy, it would have been better to retain the original word נתק
19th Century
Anglican
Behold, if it be in sight deeper. — Better, Behold, if its appearance is deeper. The first symptom of its existe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the priest shall see the plague The person on whom it is shall come or be brought unto him; and he shall look u…
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The priest is told what judgment to make if there was any appearance of leprosy in old sores; and such is the danger for those who, having escaped …
