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But if the scab spread abroad in the skin, after that he has showed himself to the priest for his cleansing, he shall show himself to the priest again:
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Commentators explain that this verse describes a potential relapse. Even if a person had been examined and was on the path to being declared clean, any spreading of the sore required an immediate re-examination. This highlights the meticulous and serious nature of the diagnostic process, ensuring the purity and health of the community.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Seen by the priest for his cleansing - The meaning of these words is doubtful. They probably mean “seen by the priest and pronounced clean,”…
19th Century
Anglican
But if the scab spread. —As Leviticus 13:5 prescribes that the priest who examines the patient after seven days’ quaranti…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if the scab spread much abroad in the skin Or "in spreading spread" F11 ; spreads, and proceeds to sp…
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