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A Model for Patient Judgment
Matthew Henry draws a powerful spiritual lesson from the priest's caution. The mandatory second week of observation teaches believers not to be hasty in judging their own spiritual state or that of others. Just as the priest needed time to be certain, we should allow time for discernment, avoiding quick censures and recognizing that some spiritual issues are only clarified over time.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 13:5
18th Century
Theologian
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
On Leviticus 13:5
19th Century
Bishop
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
On Leviticus 13:5
17th Century
Pastor
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…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 13:1–17
17th Century
Minister
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…