Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מִסְפַּחַת”
Understanding miçpachath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
scab. - scruf (as spreading over the surface) 1) eruption, scab
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מִסְפַּחַת
Phoneticmis-pakh'-ath
Transliterationmiçpachath
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
scab. - scruf (as spreading over the surface) 1) eruption, scab
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 13:6 | “And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day: and, behold, if the plague be somewhat dark, and the plague spread not in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is but a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean.” Word: מִסְפַּחַת (miçpachath) | |
| Leviticus 13:7 | “But if the scab spread much abroad in the skin, after that he hath been seen of the priest for his cleansing, he shall be seen of the priest again:” Word: מִסְפַּחַת (miçpachath) | |
| Leviticus 13:8 | “And if the priest see that, behold, the scab spreadeth in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is a leprosy.” Word: מִסְפַּחַת (miçpachath) |