# leprosy, leper, leprous

## Definition

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.

* A "leper" is a person who has leprosy.
* The term "leprous" is a word that describes a person or body part that is infected with leprosy.
* In Bible times lepers were isolated from other people in areas outside of the encampment or town.


## Translation Suggestions



* The term "leprosy" in the Bible can be translated as "skin disease" or "dreaded skin disease."
* Ways to translate "leprous" could include,  "full of leprosy" or "infected with skin disease" or "covered with skin sores."