Strong’s H6883

צָרַעַת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

tsara`ath

Pronunciation

tsah-rah-ath

Definition

Leprosy, skin disease

Meaning

leprosy

Usage

The term "tsaraath" in the Hebrew Bible refers to a condition often translated as "leprosy" in English. However, it encompasses a variety of skin diseases and conditions, not limited to what is known today as Hansen's disease. It is used to describe both human skin afflictions and mold or mildew on clothing and walls.

Bible references

Leviticus 13:2;Leviticus 13:3;Leviticus 13:8;Leviticus 13:9;Leviticus 13:11;Leviticus 13:12;Leviticus 13:12;Leviticus 13:13;Leviticus 13:15;Leviticus 13:20;Leviticus 13:25;Leviticus 13:25;Leviticus 13:27;Leviticus 13:30;Leviticus 13:42;Leviticus 13:43;Leviticus 13:47;Leviticus 13:49;Leviticus 13:51;Leviticus 13:52;Leviticus 13:59;Leviticus 14:3;Leviticus 14:7;Leviticus 14:32;Leviticus 14:34