The meaning of “בֹּהֶרֶת”
Understanding bôhereth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine active participle of the same as בָּהִיר bright spot. - a whitish spot on the skin 1) white patch of skin, brig...
בֹּהֶרֶת
feminine active participle of the same as בָּהִיר bright spot. - a whitish spot on the skin 1) white patch of skin, brightness, bright spot (on skin) 2) (CLBL) bright spot, scar, blister, boil 2a) resulting from fire 2b) resulting from inflammation of the skin 2c) possible sign of leprosy
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 13:25 | “Then the priest shall look upon it: and, behold, if the hair in the bright spot be turned white, and it be in sight deeper than the skin; it is a leprosy broken out of the burning: wherefore the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is the plague of leprosy.” Word: בֹּהֶרֶת (bôhereth) |
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