Have you ever questioned why leprosy isn’t red, but white—or sometimes linked to black hair? Discover what biblical leprosy teaches about spiritual terrain
🧴 1. What Is “Leprosy” in the Bible? Contrary to popular belief, biblical leprosy ( tzara’at ) is not the same as Hansen’s disease , which is the modern definition of leprosy. In the Bible: Tzara’at can affect the skin , clothing , walls of houses , or beards (Lev. 13–14). It's not always contagious. It's not always painful or degenerative. It can disappear spontaneously or be healed after ritual purification. In short, tzara’at is a physical manifestation of a deeper condition —often symbolic of spiritual impurity , pride , or divine discipline . ⚖️ 2. Biblical Colors and Leprosy Diagnosis Leviticus 13 is full of specific instructions based on color , depth , spread , and hair color : 🧪 Examples: White patches : Often suspicious of tzara’at . If the white spot is deeper than the skin , it's unclean (Lev. 13:3). If it spreads, or has whi...