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An infectious skin disease. The leprosy mentioned in Scripture, however, covers a wider range of dermatological conditions than that now referred to as the modern Hansen’s disease, known colloquially as leprosy.
Sufferers are banned from society Nu 5:2 See also Lev 13:1-46; Dt 24:8-9; 2Ki 7:3
Sufferers are banned from Levitical service Lev 22:4
Sufferers are to report to a priest on being cured Mt 8:4 See also Lk 17:14; Lev 14:1-9
2Ki 5:1,14; Mt 8:2-3 pp Mk 1:40-41; Lk 17:12-15
As a validating sign from God Ex 4:6-7
As a judgment from God Nu 12:10-15; 2Ki 5:27; 2Ch 26:19-23
2351 | Christ, miracles |
5182 | skin |
5297 | disease |
5333 | healing |
7340 | clean and unclean |
8341 | separation |
9210 | judgment, God’s |