Leviticus 13:3
The Scripture
(3) And the priest shall look on the plague in the skin of the flesh: and when the hair in the plague is turned white, and the plague in sight be deeper than the skin of his flesh, it is a plague of leprosy: and the priest shall look on him, and pronounce him unclean.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the Israelites are instructed to detect and treat skin diseases that may indicate leprosy, a contagious disease that can spread through contact. The priest is given a detailed process for diagnosing the condition, isolating the afflicted, and performing a ritual cleansing to prevent further infection. The chapter emphasizes the importance of early detection and proper medical response to protect the community's health.
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