Strong’s G3014

λέπρα

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

lepra

Pronunciation

LEP-rah

Definition

Leprosy

Meaning

leprosy.

Usage

In the New Testament, "lepra" refers to a skin disease commonly translated as "leprosy." It is used to describe a condition that rendered individuals ceremonially unclean according to Jewish law. The term is broader than the modern medical definition of leprosy (Hansen's disease) and likely included a variety of skin conditions.

Bible references

Matthew 8:3;Mark 1:42;Luke 5:12;Luke 5:13