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and the priest shall look on him again the seventh day; and, behold, if the plague be dim, and the plague hasn`t spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean.

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The Virtue of Patient Judgment

Commentators note the priest waited a full two weeks before making a final declaration. Matthew Henry sees this as a direct lesson for believers and ministers: we should not be hasty in our judgments or censures of others' spiritual state. Careful observation over time is required to make a wise and accurate assessment.

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Leviticus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 13:6

18th Century

Theologian

Somewhat dark — Rather, somewhat dim: that is, if the spot is dying away.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 13:6

19th Century

Bishop

And the priest shall look on him again. —If, on further examination at the end of another week, the priest finds that the bright spot look…

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 13:6

17th Century

Pastor

And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day ,
&c.] On the second seventh day, at the end of a fortnight f…

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Matthew Henry

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…