Lev 13:18 | MHM | STEP | Leviticus 13:18 – Judging Leprosy in Sores and Burns This section gives special instructions to the priests about how to judge if an old sore, a burn, or a skin condition on the scalp is leprosy. The rules help the priests decide whether someone is clean or unclean. These laws remind us how many troubles sin has brought into the world, including sickness and pain. They also show us the importance of being thankful if we have good health. v. 18-23 : If a person had an old sore or boil that seemed healed but then showed signs of leprosy, the priest had to inspect it carefully (Leviticus 13:18 ). If the sore came back, it raised suspicion of leprosy. This is like someone who returns to a sinful life after escaping it—the danger is even greater (2 Peter 2:20 ).

‏ Leviticus 13:18

Leviticus 13:18 – Judging Leprosy in Sores and Burns

This section gives special instructions to the priests about how to judge if an old sore, a burn, or a skin condition on the scalp is leprosy. The rules help the priests decide whether someone is clean or unclean. These laws remind us how many troubles sin has brought into the world, including sickness and pain. They also show us the importance of being thankful if we have good health.

v. 18-23: If a person had an old sore or boil that seemed healed but then showed signs of leprosy, the priest had to inspect it carefully (Leviticus 13:18 ^a). If the sore came back, it raised suspicion of leprosy. This is like someone who returns to a sinful life after escaping it—the danger is even greater (2 Peter 2:20 ^b).