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But if in his eyes the scall be at a stay, and black hair be grown up therein; the scall is healed, he is clean: and the priest shall pronounce him clean.

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Observable Signs of Healing

Commentators explain that two clear, observable signs indicated healing: the sore stopped spreading and healthy, black hair grew back. Scholars note that rabbinic tradition required at least two black hairs to confirm that the body's natural health had returned. This shows that God provided clear evidence for determining a person's restored state.

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Leviticus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 13:37

18th Century

Theologian

Be unchanging in his sight - Or, Does not alter in appearance.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 13:37

19th Century

Bishop

But if the scall be in his sight at a stay. —Better, But if the appearance of the scall has remained the same.

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 13:37

17th Century

Pastor

But if the scall be in his sight at a stay If in a few days, or in a short space of time after this, it should appear tha…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 13:18–44

17th Century

Minister

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 …