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leper

leprosy, leprous

Definition:

The term "leprosy" is used in the Bible to refer to several different skin diseases. A "leper" is a person who has leprosy. The term "leprous" describes a person or body part that is infected with leprosy.

  • Certain kinds of leprosy cause the skin to become discolored with white patches, as when Miriam and Naaman had leprosy.
  • In modern times, leprosy often causes hands, feet, and other body parts to become damaged and deformed.
  • According to the instructions that God gave to the Israelites, when a person had leprosy, he was considered "unclean" and had to stay away from other people so that they would not become infected with the disease.
  • A leper would often call out "unclean" so that others would be warned not to come near him.
  • Jesus healed many lepers, and also people who had other kinds of diseases.

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."

(See also: Miriam, Naaman, clean)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H6879, H6883, G3014, G3015

Forms Found in the English ULB:

leper, lepers, leprosy, leprous