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# leprosy, leper, leprous
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## Definition
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In the Bible, "leprosy" is a term used for many different skin diseases. When a person had one of these skin diseases, he was considered unclean.
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* A "leper" is a person who has leprosy.
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* The term "leprous" is a word that describes a person or body part that is infected with leprosy.
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* In Bible times lepers were isolated from other people in areas outside of the encampment or town.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* The term "leprosy" in the Bible can be translated as "skin disease" or "dreaded skin disease."
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* Ways to translate "leprous" could include, "full of leprosy" or "infected with skin disease" or "covered with skin sores."
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