Leviticus 13 - Clean & Unclean (Part 3 - Leprosy, a Defiling Skin Disease)

In this Bible study, we look at Leviticus chapter 13 and the process that the priest would go through to diagnose defiling skin diseases (or “Leprosy” as labeled in some Bible translations).  We look at Leprosy (known today as Hansen’s disease) and walk through each of the “defiling skin diseases” outlined in the chapter.  We also talk about why a person with Leprosy had to call out “unclean-unclean” as they walked down the street.

Outline:

01:45 - CLEAN / UNCLEAN - do not confuse “unclean” with being judged by God, or with being “unloved” by the community.  To be unclean meant you were not cleared to approach the Lord in the Tabernacle.  You were not cleared for entry, AND if you were labeled “unclean” and you had contact with anyone who Was clean, they are now unclean as well and have to go through the cleansing rites to become clean (cleared to approach the Lord).

04:41 -“Leprosy” or “Defiling Skin Diseases?”  Why do the translations differ in what word they use for chapters 13 and 14?  The Hebrew word for defiling skin disease, traditionally translated as 'leprosy,' was used for various diseases affecting the skin.

05:55 - define the Word “Leprosy” Hebrew: TṢāraʿaṯh “tsaw-rah'-ath” צָרַעַת

Leprosy is a real thing.  It existed in Jesus' day (as it does today).  Today it is known as Hansen’s disease because the word “Leprosy” has such a negative connotation to it.

New International Bible Dictionary p.273

World Health Organization Article on Leprosy: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/leprosy

14:25 - Leviticus 13.1-8 (Reading and discussion of)

18:12 - Leviticus 13.9-17 (Reading and discussion of)

21:12 - Leviticus 13.18-23 - Boils  (Reading and discussion of). 

22:11 -  See also: Exodus 9.8-12 and Job 2.7-8.  More Bible verses on boils: Dt 28.27, 35; 2 Kings 20.7 & Isa 38.21

24:10 - Leviticus 13.24-28 - burns  (Reading and discussion of)

25:58 - Leviticus 13.29-44 - scalp or head sores (Reading and discussion of)

29:09 - Leviticus 13.45-46 (Reading and discussion of).  Quarantining was their only way to fight contagious diseases.  See also: Numbers 5.1-4, Lamentations 4.15, and Luke 17.12-13

32:40 - Application of Leviticus 13

36:45 - Leviticus 13.47-59 - mildew (Reading and discussion of)

39:49 - What does Wrap and Woof mean in the Bible?  This is a term used when weaving fabric.  The warp is the strand that goes up and down, and the woof is the strand that goes lengthwise or across.  The idea is that you are to examine very closely, both the vertical and the horizontal threads of the woven or knitted material.

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