Leviticus 13:40 Meaning
And the man whose hair is fallen off his head, he is bald; yet is he clean.
Context Explained
38If a man also or a woman have in the skin of their flesh bright spots, even white bright spots;
39Then the priest shall look: and, behold, if the bright spots in the skin of their flesh be darkish white; it is a freckled spot that groweth in the skin; he is clean.
40And the man whose hair is fallen off his head, he is bald; yet is he clean.
41And he that hath his hair fallen off from the part of his head toward his face, he is forehead bald: yet is he clean.
42And if there be in the bald head, or bald forehead, a white reddish sore; it is a leprosy sprung up in his bald head, or his bald forehead.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Peter 3:3
Both verses touch on outward appearance and identity, emphasizing inner purity.
1 Samuel 16:7
This verse also highlights God's focus on the heart rather than outward appearances.
Matthew 23:27
Jesus contrasts outward cleanliness with inner corruption.
Source: Leviticus 13:40