Leviticus 13:36

Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)

ففَحَصَهُ الكاهنُ فرأى ذلِكَ، فلا يُفَتِّشُ عَنِ الشَّعْرِ الأشقرِ لأنَّ الرَّجُلَ نَجِسٌ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse is part of instructions given by God through Moses to the priests regarding skin conditions. It tells the priest that if a particular skin condition, called a scall, spreads, the priest doesn't need to look for yellow hair; the person is already considered unclean.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your skin got a rash, and it spread all over. The doctor (like the priest in the Bible) would say, 'It doesn't matter if there's yellow hair or not; we know it's a rash that needs attention.'

Historical Background

The book of Leviticus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. It provides laws and instructions to the Israelites for their daily life, including health regulations. The context involves a nomadic people who needed clear guidelines to maintain health and community purity.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this might relate to doctors diagnosing conditions. Once a disease is identified and its progression is noted, further unnecessary tests may be avoided. This teaches us about the importance of early diagnosis and following medical advice.

Topics

• health
• purity
• laws
• instructions
• diagnosis
• community

Related Verses

• Leviticus 14:8
• Leviticus 14:32
• Numbers 12:10
• Mark 1:40
• Mark 1:44

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a scall in Leviticus 13:36?

A scall refers to a type of skin condition, likely a fungal infection, that was considered contagious and would make a person 'unclean' in the context of ancient Israelite law.

Why does the priest not look for yellow hair?

Once the priest sees that the scall has spread, it is clear that the condition is present and no further signs, like yellow hair, are needed to confirm the diagnosis.

How does Leviticus 13:36 apply to modern health regulations?

It highlights the importance of early diagnosis and the need for clear health guidelines to maintain community health, much like modern health regulations.

What does 'unclean' mean in this context?

In the context of Leviticus, 'unclean' refers to a state of ritual impurity that required cleansing rituals before the person could fully participate in community and religious activities.