צָרַ֫עַת
tsa.ra.at
“leprosy”
Definition
leprosy
from H6879 (צָרַע);
- leprosy 1a) in people, malignant skin disease 1b) in clothing, a mildew or mould 1c) in buildings, a mildew or mould
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word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Feminine)
H:N-F
H:N-F
Occurrences
צָרַ֫עַת appears 33 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead.
“When someone has a swelling or rash or bright spot on his skin that could become an infectious skin disease, he must be brought to Aaron the priest or to one of his sons who is a priest.
the priest shall examine him, and if the disease has covered his entire body, he is to pronounce the infected person clean. Since it has all turned white, he is clean.
But if there is a reddish-white sore on the bald head or forehead, it is an infectious disease breaking out on it.
This is the law concerning a mildew contamination in wool or linen fabric, weave, or knit, or any leather article, for pronouncing it clean or unclean.”
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