Leviticus 13:16

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 13:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Or if the raw flesh turn again, and be changed unto white, then he shall come unto the priest;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Or if the raw flesh turn again, and be changed unto white, then he shall come unto the priest;
Leviticus 13:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16Or if the raw flesh turn again, and be changed unto white, then he shall come unto the priest;

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Or if the raw flesh turn again, etc.] Changes its colour, from redness, which is in raw flesh: and be changed unto white: and does not look ruddy as flesh in common does, nor red and fiery, as raw and proud flesh, but is white, of the same colour with the swelling or scab: he shall come unto the priest; again, and show himself, even though he was before by him pronounced clean.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The disease here indicated appears to be that now known as Lepra commonis, the common White Leprosy, or Dry Tetter. It first shows itself in reddish pimples, the surface of which becomes white and scaly, spreading in a circular form until they meet each other and cover large patches of the body. It scarcely affects the general health, and for the most part disappears of itself, though it often lasts for years. From his head even to his foot, wheresoever. the priest looketh - The first appearance of the Lepra Commonis may take place in any part of the body, especially, however, at the larger joints of the limbs; but the spots of elephantiasis are almost always first seen, on those parts which…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Unto white - As it is usual with sores, when they begin to be healed, the skin which is white, coming upon the flesh. Leviticus 13:21”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Rom 7:14-24; Gal 1:14-16; Phi 3:6-8; Ti1 1:13-15 Leviticus 13:18”
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