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Lexicon :: Strong's H6883 - ṣāraʿaṯ

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צָרַעַת
Transliteration
ṣāraʿaṯ
Pronunciation
tsaw-rah'-ath
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1971a

Strong’s Definitions

צָרַעַת tsâraʻath, tsaw-rah'-ath; from H6879; leprosy:—leprosy.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 35x

The KJV translates Strong's H6883 in the following manner: leprosy (35x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 35x
The KJV translates Strong's H6883 in the following manner: leprosy (35x).

  1. leprosy

    1. in people, malignant skin disease (Le. 13-14)

    2. in clothing, a mildew or mould (Le. 13:47-52)

    3. in buildings, a mildew or mould (Le. 14:34-53)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
צָרַעַת tsâraʻath, tsaw-rah'-ath; from H6879; leprosy:—leprosy.
STRONGS H6883: Abbreviations
צָרַ֫עַת 35 noun feminine leprosy; — absolute צ׳ Deuteronomy 24:3 +, צָרָ֑עַת Leviticus 13:2 +; construct צָרַ֫עַת 2 Kings 5:27 +; suffix צָרַעְתּוֺ 2 Kings 5:3, 6, 7; — leprosy 2 Kings 5:3, 6, 7, 27; 2 Chronicles 26:19; elsewhere only in laws: נֶגַע צ׳ Deuteronomy 24:8, and Leviticus 13:14 (P; + 29 times): תּוֺרַת הַצ׳ Leviticus 14:57; specific of
a. human disease (as above) נֶגַע צ׳ Leviticus 13:2 + 8 times; without נ׳ Leviticus 13:8 + 10 times
b. leprosy in a garment Leviticus 13:47, 49, 51, 52, 59 (בֶּגֶד תּוֺרַת נֶנַע צ׳).
c. in house Leviticus 14:34 (נֶגַע צ׳), Leviticus 14:44; house or garment Leviticus 14:55. — Exact meaning of
b. and
c. dubious, perhaps some fungus or mould; see especially Di Dr-Wh Baen.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Leviticus

13:2; 13:2; 13:8; 13:14; 13:47; 13:49; 13:51; 13:52; 13:59; 14:34; 14:44; 14:55; 14:57

Deuteronomy

24:3; 24:8

2 Kings

5:3; 5:3; 5:6; 5:6; 5:7; 5:7; 5:27; 5:27

2 Chronicles

26:19

H6883

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H6883 matches the Hebrew צָרַעַת (ṣāraʿaṯ),
which occurs 35 times in 33 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:2

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:2 - “If anyone has a swelling or a rash or discolored skin that might develop into a serious skin disease,[fn] that person must be brought to Aaron the priest or to one of his sons.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:3

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:3 - The priest will examine the affected area of the skin. If the hair in the affected area has turned white and the problem appears to be more than skin-deep, it is a serious skin disease, and the priest who examines it must pronounce the person ceremonially unclean.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:8 - If the priest finds that the rash has spread, he must pronounce the person ceremonially unclean, for it is indeed a skin disease.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:9

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:9 - “Anyone who develops a serious skin disease must go to the priest for an examination.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:11

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:11 - it is a chronic skin disease, and the priest must pronounce the person ceremonially unclean. In such cases the person need not be quarantined, for it is obvious that the skin is defiled by the disease.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:12 - “Now suppose the disease has spread all over the person’s skin, covering the body from head to foot.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:13 - When the priest examines the infected person and finds that the disease covers the entire body, he will pronounce the person ceremonially clean. Since the skin has turned completely white, the person is clean.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:15

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:15 - The priest must make this pronouncement as soon as he sees an open sore, since open sores indicate the presence of a skin disease.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:20 - If the priest examines it and finds it to be more than skin-deep, and if the hair in the affected area has turned white, the priest must pronounce the person ceremonially unclean. The boil has become a serious skin disease.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:25

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:25 - the priest must examine it. If he finds that the hair in the affected area has turned white and the problem appears to be more than skin-deep, a skin disease has broken out in the burn. The priest must then pronounce the person ceremonially unclean, for it is clearly a serious skin disease.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:27

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:27 - On the seventh day the priest must examine the person again. If the affected area has spread on the skin, the priest must pronounce that person ceremonially unclean, for it is clearly a serious skin disease.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:30

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:30 - the priest must examine it. If he finds it is more than skin-deep and has fine yellow hair on it, the priest must pronounce the person ceremonially unclean. It is a scabby sore of the head or chin.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:42

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:42 - However, if a reddish white sore appears on the bald area at the top or back of his head, this is a skin disease.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:43 - The priest must examine him, and if he finds swelling around the reddish white sore anywhere on the man’s head and it looks like a skin disease,

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:47

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:47 - “Now suppose mildew[fn] contaminates some woolen or linen clothing,

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:49

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:49 - If the contaminated area in the clothing, the animal hide, the fabric, or the leather article has turned greenish or reddish, it is contaminated with mildew and must be shown to the priest.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:51

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:51 - On the seventh day the priest must inspect it again. If the contaminated area has spread, the clothing or fabric or leather is clearly contaminated by a serious mildew and is ceremonially unclean.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:52

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:52 - The priest must burn the item—the clothing, the woolen or linen fabric, or piece of leather—for it has been contaminated by a serious mildew. It must be completely destroyed by fire.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:59

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:59 - “These are the instructions for dealing with mildew that contaminates woolen or linen clothing or fabric or anything made of leather. This is how the priest will determine whether these items are ceremonially clean or unclean.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:3

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:3 - who will examine them at a place outside the camp. If the priest finds that someone has been healed of a serious skin disease,

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:7 - The priest will then sprinkle the blood of the dead bird seven times on the person being purified of the skin disease. When the priest has purified the person, he will release the live bird in the open field to fly away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:32

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:32 - These are the instructions for purification for those who have recovered from a serious skin disease but who cannot afford to bring the offerings normally required for the ceremony of purification.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:34

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:34 - “When you arrive in Canaan, the land I am giving you as your own possession, I may contaminate some of the houses in your land with mildew.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:44

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:44 - the priest must return and inspect the house again. If he finds that the mildew has spread, the walls are clearly contaminated with a serious mildew, and the house is defiled.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:54

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:54 - “These are the instructions for dealing with serious skin diseases,[fn] including scabby sores;

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:55

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:55 - and mildew,[fn] whether on clothing or in a house;

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:57

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:57 - This procedure will determine whether a person or object is ceremonially clean or unclean.
“These are the instructions regarding skin diseases and mildew.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 24:8

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 24:8 - “In all cases involving serious skin diseases,[fn] be careful to follow the instructions of the Levitical priests; obey all the commands I have given them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 5:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 5:3 - One day the girl said to her mistress, “I wish my master would go to see the prophet in Samaria. He would heal him of his leprosy.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 5:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 5:6 - The letter to the king of Israel said: “With this letter I present my servant Naaman. I want you to heal him of his leprosy.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 5:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 5:7 - When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes in dismay and said, “This man sends me a leper to heal! Am I God, that I can give life and take it away? I can see that he’s just trying to pick a fight with me.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 5:27

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 5:27 - Because you have done this, you and your descendants will suffer from Naaman’s leprosy forever.” When Gehazi left the room, he was covered with leprosy; his skin was white as snow.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 26:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 26:19 - Uzziah, who was holding an incense burner, became furious. But as he was standing there raging at the priests before the incense altar in the LORD’s Temple, leprosy[fn] suddenly broke out on his forehead.
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