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A Thorough Diagnosis
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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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 13:7
18th Century
Theologian
Seen by the priest for his cleansing - The meaning of these words is doubtful. They probably mean “seen by the priest and pronounced clean,”…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 13:7–8
19th Century
Bishop
But if the scab spread. —As Leviticus 13:5 prescribes that the priest who examines the patient after seven days’ quaranti…
John Gill
On Leviticus 13:7
17th Century
Pastor
But if the scab spread much abroad in the skin
Or "in spreading spread" F11 ; spreads, and proceeds to sp…
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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…