Lexicon
נֶ֫תֶק
ne.teq
H5424
H:N-M Hebrew

scab

14
Occurrences
1
Books
Hebrew
Language

ne.teq denotes a skin condition assessed by a priest for depth, hair changes, spread, and healing.

The term consistently names a specified skin condition within priestly examination procedures: its appearance, associated hair, spread in the skin, and eventual healing determine the stated assessment.

Senses in use

  1. A skin condition under priestly examination · dominant

    The singular absolute noun identifies the condition being examined in Leviticus 13:30, where its depth and yellow thin hair accompany a pronouncement of uncleanness. In Leviticus 13:32, Leviticus 13:34, Leviticus 13:35, and Leviticus 13:37, the APB renders the surrounding clauses with examination for spreading, depth, hair, and healing; Leviticus 14:54 includes it in an instruction concerning bodily plagues.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB consistently presents the term as “scab” in the examination and instruction clauses. Its wording confirms the verse-level presentation rather than isolating every contribution of the Hebrew noun.

Passages featuring this word

Across Scripture