Strong’s H5424

נֶתֶק

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

netheq

Pronunciation

neh'-thek

Definition

Scall, Scab

Meaning

scurf

Usage

The term "netheq" refers to a specific type of skin disease or condition characterized by a scaly or scabby patch, often associated with leprosy in the biblical context. It is used in the context of Levitical laws concerning skin diseases, where priests were instructed to examine such conditions to determine cleanliness or uncleanliness.

Bible references

Leviticus 13:30;Leviticus 13:31;Leviticus 13:31;Leviticus 13:32;Leviticus 13:32;Leviticus 13:33;Leviticus 13:33;Leviticus 13:34;Leviticus 13:34;Leviticus 13:35;Leviticus 13:36;Leviticus 13:37;Leviticus 13:37;Leviticus 14:54