The meaning of “צָרַע”
Understanding tsâraʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
leper, leprous. - to scourge, i.e. (intransitive and figurative) to be stricken with leprosy 1) to be diseased of skin, ...
צָרַע
leper, leprous. - to scourge, i.e. (intransitive and figurative) to be stricken with leprosy 1) to be diseased of skin, be leprous 1a) (Qal) to be a leper 1b) (Pual) to have leprosy
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 4:6 | “And the Lord said furthermore unto him, Put now thine hand into thy bosom. And he put his hand into his bosom: and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous as snow.” Word: צָרַע (tsâraʻ) | |
| Leviticus 14:2 | “This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought unto the priest:” Word: צָרַע (tsâraʻ) | |
| Numbers 12:10 | “And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous.” Word: צָרַע (tsâraʻ) | |
| 2 Samuel 3:29 | “Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father’s house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth on the sword, or that lacketh bread.” Word: צָרַע (tsâraʻ) | |
| 2 Kings 7:3 | “And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?” Word: צָרַע (tsâraʻ) |
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