Leviticus 13:21

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“But when the priest examines it, if there is no white hair in it, and it is not beneath the skin and has faded, the priest shall isolate him for seven days.”

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BSBPD

“But when the priest examines it, if there is no white hair in it, and it is not beneath the skin and has faded, the priest shall isolate him for seven days.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But if the priest look on it, and, behold, there be no white hairs therein, and if it be not lower than the skin, but be somewhat dark; then the priest shall shut him up seven days:”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“But if the priest look on it, and, behold, there be no white hairs therein, and it be not lower than the skin, but be dim; then the priest shall shut him up seven days:”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“`And if the priest see it, and lo, there is no white hair in it, and it is not lower than the skin, and is become weak, then hath the priest shut him up seven days;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Leviticus 13:21 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Corinthians 5:5hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord.

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