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Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 13:2

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The skin of his flesh - An expression found nowhere but in this chapter. It probably denotes the cuticle or scarf skin, as distinguished from the curls or true skin. Rising ... scab ... bright spot - The Hebrew words are the technical names applied to the common external signs of incipient elephantiasis. Like the plague of leprosy - Like a stroke of leprosy. return to 'Top of Page'
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