Bible verses related to Leprosy from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance - Sort By Book Order Mark 1:40-42 - And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. In Miriam's ease, however, as in all subsequent cases, the plague of leprosy was endued with moral as well as physical horror (cf. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV) Matthew 10:8 infirm ones be healing, lepers be cleansing, dead be raising, demons be casting out -- freely ye did receive, freely give. He had seen a vision of all of God’s creations and knew, “that man is nothing”(Moses 1:10). Bible verses related to Leprosy from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance - Sort By Book Order Mark 1:40-42 - And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. I am a scripture loving, book writing, baby snuggling, garden growing, faith-centered disciple, wife, mother, daughter, and sister. So the anger of the LORD burned against them and He departed. Thank you for sharing your wonderful insights. I have issued a standing challenge for all my readers… The Women in the Scripture Challenge… are you super brave and daring enough to take the challenge? ), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate the wisdom and compassion and truth in your words. 14:7). 7 My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house. I believe words have the power to change the future and heal the past. 2 Kings 7:3 Among them was what we know as leprosy today, a  highly contagious bacterial disease that results in nerve damage, especially in the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. We still need to be smart– meaning we might need to separate ourselves emotionally or intellectually from them so that we don’t also get infected– but we don’t need to give up on them. Walking with the Women Books The ancient Israelites dealt with leprosy by closely monitoring people for the disease, going through complicated procedures to diagnosis it, and when a case was confirmed separating the person from the rest of the camp. 15:20), Consequently, the Lord's words were directed towar… After speaking with the Lord in the tabernacle Miriam was struck with leprosy.   Book of Mormon, Study Guides Infection can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes. It's been far too long. I am very grateful. Miriam… xviii. With these words the Lord was clarifying how His priesthood power worked, and who held the right to receive revelation for the church.". Mostly because the topic is so close to my heart. But also because I appreciate the reminder to stay humble and teachable. We are first introduced to Miriam, though not by name, in Exodus 2. Filling my heart with prayers and living with hope and anticipation for that day when– just like Miriam did– they come back and claim their spiritual power…again. The problem is that, when the answer comes and it isn’t what you were expecting, it can be really hard to humble yourself and accept counsel. Leprosy: The Priests: had Rules for Distinguishing. Leprosy in the Bible included a wide variety of skin aliments. I loved how this woman explained what “spiritual ego” is: What exactly is the spiritual ego…[it ]is borne the first moment… that a profound spiritual realization has been made. The curse of leprosy is a very interesting consequence for Miriam’s actions. “Be careful against an infection of leprosy, that you diligently observe and do according to all that the Levitical priests teach you; as I have commanded them, so you shall be careful to do.   Old Testament First, it tells us that the children of Israel didn’t give up hope on Miriam. Compare this to Moses whom it says in Numbers 12:3, “was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.” Moses, who was the prophet of the Lord, was devoid of all spiritual ego. After she returned to the camp the only other mention we have of Miriam is that she died in a place called Kedesh, and that the children of Israel buried her there (Numbers 20:1). “..with him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the Lord shall he behold” (Numbers 12:8). It was because of her question that the Lord was able to give the Children of Israel more understanding about how the priesthood and God’s kingdom operates. Miriam’s question wasn’t wrong– it was a good question about the way in which God was operating His kingdom on the earth. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv. Text: Comments.1 ¶ And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman. I won’t go into all of them in this post, but suffice it to say that the real issue wasn’t his marriage but deeper doubts that Miriam and Aaron had about his role as the prophet and his ability to receive revelation from God. VII, Jesus Heals a Leper and Creates Much Excitement. Leprosy was no exception, and Miriam’s bout with leprosy was designed to be a physical symbol of her a spiritual ailment. It's incredible that events from so long ago can provide such a timely lesson for us today. Miriam and Aaron had both been blessed with spiritual gifts, specifically the gift of prophecy. xviii. ), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. The sister of Moses and Aaron, probably the one who watched over Moses in the ark of bulrushes, Exodus 2:4,5 Numbers 26 59 Micah 6 4. You are right, it is contagious, it was the doubt from another Mormon friend that started me down that path… Very scary path to be on. It was hard for me to write. Leprosy (51 Occurrences) Matthew 8:3 Jesus stretched out his hand, and touched him, saying, "I want to. 9 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed. Directly the opposite of the attitude Miriam and Aaron had. This word in Hebrew is tuma and it doesn’t mean  “dirty” or “contaminated”. For some that leave I have to be ok with the fact that they feel like they are only doing that what feels best for them. God curses Miriam with leprosy for speaking against Moses Numbers 12:1,9-15 Then Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman whom he had married (for he had married a Cushite woman). I am also struggling emotionally as my entire family (of origin) has left or is in the process of leaving the church. ), is the first of her order mentioned in the Word of God.While the Lord never ordained a woman to be priest, nor do we read of women as bishops or pastors in the New Testament, the vocation of "prophetess" is common to both dispensations. 8 With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses? We are not unique by any means. The beautiful thing about the scriptures is that ever story has multiple meanings and different levels of meanings– like the parables that Jesus gave. She was willing to humble herself, accept guidance from the Lord, and go through the process that God had outlined for becoming clean– whole– and full of God’s power again. When we have spiritual ego we don’t ask questions sincerely desiring an answer or direction. 11 So Aaron said to Moses, “Oh, my lord! (10-16)1-9 The patience of Moses was tried in his own family, as well as by the people. Maybe you receive this by revelation. As a result she had become tuma, “unclean”, meaning that she had  lost her spiritual power. Beautifully written– thank you! God teaches us that, “Behold, he [she] who has repented of his [her] sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.” (D&C 58:42). I can relate to this because I have family members I dearly love who have taken themselves out of the Church. 2-4; ^B Mark I.   New Testament Thank you for your insight. In fact leprosy was sometimes called “living death”. Having leprosy also made someone tuma (unclean) because there was no cure for it and in the eyes of the camp the person was a good as dead. 8:3; Mark 1:42; Lev. What Does it Mean for a Woman to be “Unclean” in the Bible? Hath hee not spoken also by vs? Can you see Miriam and Aaron in what Brigham Young was saying? 2 Kings 5:27). With these words the Lord was clarifying how His priesthood power worked, and who held the right to receive revelation for the church. They waited for her, they prayed for her, and they had faith that she could be healed. And now I need to read Leviticus again. So perhaps the same was true for Miriam. Or is it saying that this is how the prophet will know he is a prophet, and he is under no obligation to tell anyone else about it? I have grieved and pondered over their situations. Deuteronomy 24:9 commands us to remember what Elohim did to Miriam in the way. The remarkable thing is that with Miriam it was apparently a form of leprosy in an advanced stage. Because unlike the physical leprosy of the Bible, spiritual leprosy does have a cure–and that is the atonement of Jesus Christ. Beautifully written, Heather! The history of Moses is valuable to Christians, not only as giving us a pattern of fidelity towards God, of great firmness, and great meekness, but also as affording us a type or figure of our Saviour Christ. They, whether they realized it or not,  had a bad case of  spiritual ego. It is interesting to me that it is Miriam, and not Aaron, who ended up with leprosy. Required fields are marked *. Like Ashley D said, you make me excited to read the scriptures too! God teaches us things that are just for us, and we are suppose to treasure those things up in our hearts. But as I read them, I simply do not see any evidence in the scriptures for what you see. There are two things in the text that show us this: • Miriam is named before Aaron at the start of the account. This must have been something that both Aaron and Miriam could relate too. I don't know if that means that every prophet receives a personal visit from Jesus (though I know that some have and have shared it– like Lorenzo Snow) but I think what it does mean is that they will hear and understand the Lord's will and words with clearness and plainness, just like he was speaking to them. Many imbibe [conceive] the idea that they are capable of leading out in teaching principles that never have been taught. I can see how someone like you would love to read the scriptures. Miriam was cursed with leprosy– living death– because her spiritual ego had caused her to doubt and fight against God. Your scriptural insights are absolutely wonderful. As a result of this nerve damage many people with leprosy are unable to feel pain and often loose parts of their hands, feet, and other extremities due to repeated injuries.It is also possible for the infection to lie dormant for anywhere from 5 to 20 years before symptoms begin to manifest. Miriam (מִרְיָם ‎ Mīrəyām) was described in the Hebrew Bible as the daughter of Amram and Jochebed, and the older sister of Moses and Aaron.She was a prophetess and first appears in the Book of Exodus.. Be made clean." I think the Lord is really clear here about this, and that YES he will– and still does– speak plainly to his prophet. The Lord, Who hears all, decides to discipline Miriam by striking her with leprosy. Leprosy: Sent As a Judgment On: Uzziah. As Miriam’s leprosy convicted Aaron of the foolish words they had spoken against God’s chosen servant, it should also remind us not to judge those around us or live in jealousy when God has given a specific call to someone else (see Titus 3:1–15; … At first this seems supremely unfair, because even Aaron admits that, “ we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned.” (Number 12:11) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thank you for this post, and this previous essay on Miriam. So when Moses did and taught something that she didn’t like she questioned his ability to receive revelation, saying, “Hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses? ^c 12 And it came to pass, while he was in one of the cities [it was a city of Galilee, but as it was not named, it is idle to conjecture which city it was], behold, ^b there cometh { ^a came} ^b to him a leper [There is much discussion as to what is here meant by leprosy. I have enjoyed many of your articles in the past, and I followed a link to this one today. i really am loving your essays in the book. (1-9) Miriam struck with leprosy, and healed at the prayer of Moses. It is complex word  that can’t be directly translated into English, but in the simplest explanation– it is the spiritual state that results from coming in contact with something that has lost its spiritual power. Jesus Heals a Leper and Creates Much Excitement. Miriam first appears in the biblical book of Exodus not long after Pharaoh decrees that all newborn Hebrew boys will be drowned in the Nile river.Miriam's mother, Yocheved, has been hiding Miriam's infant brother, Moses, for three months. Miriam. 10 And when the cloud departed from above the tabernacle, () suddenly Miriam became leprous, as white as snow. Question: I’ve been reading the biblical story where Miriam speaks ill about her brother Moses,1 and her punish­ment seems completely dispro­portionate to her “crime.” She is afflicted with leprosy, and sent out of the camp for seven full days.2 All this for expressing concern about her brother’s marriage? I just don't see any evidence for that in the text of Numbers 12 (or is it elsewhere?). KJV: And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous. We can pray for them, we can have the compassion for them, and we can have faith that they will be healed. WEB: The cloud departed from over the Tent; and behold, Miriam was leprous, as white as snow.Aaron looked at Miriam… thank you for all of the effort you have put into both it and your blog. People of every dispensation have struggled with all of the same spiritual questions and doubts that we still have today. There were also complex rules for determining if a person, a piece of clothing and even a house were infected with leprosy (See Lev. yes, I know people love to translate it as leprosy, but Tzaraat was a particular spiritual affliction and not leprosy. SisterThese are powerful insights, thank you. Even today people who come back after excommunication have their records washed clean, with no mention of excommunication on them. She had the ability to speak with power and with authority. It was a result of their pride that God called Aaron and Miriam to the Tabernacle. 2018. In a similar way a woman is considered tuma after giving birth because while pregnant she is filled with a high level of spiritual power, but when her child is born that power departs. Why Did Miriam Get Leprosy. As a result it is usually spiritual ego that causes people to apostatize or leave the church. 20 And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. She was white as snow! Just like physical leprosy kills nerves and destroys your ability to feel, spiritual leprosy  destroys the soul’s power and results in a decrease of the ability to feel or to perceive the promptings of the spirit. 15. Her outward condition of leprosy was a sign of the inward condition of her soul. Miriam, the prophetess, the sister of Aaron (Exd 15:20. Also, I think your question about whether God still speaks to the prophet "mouth to mouth" is a really good one. “Let her not be as one dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed when he cometh out of his mother’s womb…Heal her now, O God” (Numbers 12:12). He was humble, contrite, and teachable. 20 For our citizenship [conversation] is in heaven; whence also we wait for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: 21 who, "The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto Him ye shall hearken."--Deut. Its important to remember to not let pride can be our downfall and how we need to be mindful of our thoughts at all times and be humble. This complete whiteness was, according to Leviticus 13: 13, precisely the condition for being pronounced clean again! And the Lord heard it. I have issued a standing challenge for all my readers… The Women in the Scripture Challenge… are you super brave and daring enough to take the challenge. Leprosy: Separate Burial of. I have a feeling that they know much more than they are able to share with us. 3 (Now the man Moses was very meeke, aboue all the men which were vpon the face of … In fact, Miriam’s gift was so powerful that she was known as “the prophetess”. You know who you remind me of? Standing on the banks of the Nile river, Miriam watched as her baby brother, Moses, lay hidden among the reeds.She saw as Pharaoh's daughter's took pity on him. He told them, “If there be a prophet [ one who has the gift of prophecy] among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.”. 40-45; ^C Luke V. 12-16. and the order of the camp (ii. 2 Kings 5:27 The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. I can see how you might wonder about my interpretation of this story, but remember it is just my interpretation. I really enjoy your writing, and you certainly do make the stories come alive! We have to pray for strength to become more "teachable and humble".A great talk by Elder Robert R Stevers of the 2nd Quorum of the Seventy; an excerpt: "Being Teachable" "True disciples of the Master are teachable. It can be hard to bear. This post was amazing! The type of pride that, if goes unchecked, results in apostasy. At that point we wouldn't fear the "contaminated" because we would know what we really believe and it would only give us love and empathy in our hearts that we can understand what it's like to be in a hard place. And just like physical leprosy those germs might lay dormant for years until a person realizes they have been infected. I hope you open them up and enjoy . Two diseases now go by that name; viz., psoriasis and elephantiasis. When we have spiritual ego we have an over inflated sense of our own spiritual ability and understanding. . I can't remember the last prophet who has claimed to have these experiences. Is this verse telling us that we as members can know a person is the prophet because he tells us he has these experiences? In Numbers 12 it tells how Miriam, and her brother Aaron,  both spoke out publicly against Moses for his marriage of an Ethiopian woman. Even today, though scientists are able to treat and cure leprosy, they are still unsure about how it is spread. Regardless, what we do know is after she came back she traveled with her people and dwelt with them again until the day of her death.   Acts - Revelations The American Woman Today– What do You Think? Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. Leprosy and Living Death After speaking with the Lord in the tabernacle Miriam was struck with leprosy. I know I will refer back to this post because you clarify so many issues for me. ), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). The main explanation seems to be that Miriam was held more responsible because she instigated the challenge in the first place and then enlisted Aaron to support her. Rashi makes this comment on verse 1, From Keil and Delitzsch's Commentaryof the same passage, What's more, when the Lord summoned the 3 of them (Moses, Aaron, and Miriam) to the door of the Tabernacle (vs 3) He called Aaron and Miriam and said, Miriam was identified as a "prophetess" (Ex. While she is often overlooked, Miriam was the only person right by … and the order of the camp (ii. Something to consider for a person that is voluntarily leaving the church is, we distance ourselves from them because we fear the questions and doubts that arise in us. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) It gives me hope. For example, this is a quote by Brigham Young about the causes of apostasy and it is uncanny how much of it can be seen in Miriam and Aaron’s actions. 8 With him will I speake mouth to mouth euen apparantly, and not in darke speeches, and the similitude of the Lord shall hee behold: wherefore then were yee not afraid to speake against my seruant Moses? As I thought about them the story of Miriam kept surfacing and re-surfacing in my mind. The Lord's anger was aroused against Miriam and Aaron and immediately Miriam stood there "leprous, white as snow" (v. 10). I was really bothered by the fact that Miriam was cursed but Aaron wasnt. Then follow laws for the exclusion of the unclean, v. 1-4, for determining the manner and amount of restitution …John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament, Text: Philippians 3, 17-21. And the cloud departed from off the {f} tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous. If this is the case, it doesn't seem to bode well for us as a church. hath he not spoken also by us?” (Numbers 12:2). It is that part of self that feels it has accomplished something very special and it causes us to feel superior in relations to others because we believe we have made a realization that sets us apart from the masses.   Matthew - John In Bible times leprosy was thought to be a curse from God because no one knew how you got it, it spread from person to person, and there was no cure for it. He understood, he saw and as a result he was meek and humble. It doesn’t take much contact with someone who is infected to spread germs of discontent, anger, fear, doubt, and sin. ... Miriam is only mentioned by name in 14 verses in the Bible, but she is one of the most important people found in the pages of scripture. In just a few words, Abraham gives us much insight into why he was so greatly blessed. I feel the same way about you. Orson Scott Card. ^c 12 And it came to pass, while he was in one of the cities [it was a city of Galilee, but as it was not named, it is idle to conjecture which city it was], behold, ^b there cometh { ^a came} ^b to him a leper [There is much discussion as to what is here meant by leprosy. Miriam as a Child . A dead body is the highest form of  tuma (or “uncleanliness”) because it has the greatest spiritual potential and thus the greatest “spiritual vacuum” when that life departs. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) They are fiction, but they are the stories of Sarah, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel through their eyes. The history of Moses is valuable to Christians, not only as giving us a pattern of fidelity towards God, of great firmness, and great meekness, but also as affording us a type or figure of our Saviour Christ. 9 And the anger of the Lord was kindled against them, and he departed. I thought about that too when I was studying this! ^A Matt.VIII. My heart aches for them as I see the spiritual leprosy eat away at their souls– often so gradually that they don’t even realize what has happened to them. There are also three varieties of psoriasis, namely, white, black and red. She had “spiritual leprosy”, the eating away of the spirit that comes through apostasy and sin. There are also three varieties, Like the last part of Exodus, and the whole of Leviticus, the first part of Numbers, i.-x. At first this seems supremely unfair, because even Aaron admits that, “we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned.” (Number 12:11). We begin to think that we are somehow unique, that God has told us or given us something that others don’t have. Yet like the children of Israel I am not going to walk away and leave them behind. Brigham Young taught. I hope that as you study this story more for yourself you will see what I mean, because it really is full of so many beautiful truths. "The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto Him ye shall hearken."--Deut. Take the Challenge Yet Miriam is a powerful example because she refused to let her leprosy over take her body and her soul. You have really helped me see this in a good light. (f) From the door of the tabernacle.Numbers 12:10 Parallel Commentaries, Moses the Type of Christ. 9 So the anger of the Lord was aroused against them, and He departed. Second,  that last line in Numbers 12 is powerful because it says that. 2-4; ^B Mark I. Posts about Leprosy Miriam Numbers 12 written by Joseph Kariuki. Leprosy: Sent As a Judgment On: Miriam. Now this is where Miriam’s story really gets powerful. I am reading the Old Testament for the first time. Walking With the Women of the Old Testament, Walking With the Women of the New Testament. You make me excited to read the scriptures. And, when God left the tabernacle, Miriam was instantly full of leprosy! The problem was that Miriam had, at at her core, what I have heard called  “spiritual ego”. He has a series of books called The Women of Genesis. The Torah refers to her as "Miriam the Prophetess" and the Talmud names her as one of the seven major female prophets of Israel. He said: Whenever there is a disposition manifested in any of the members of this Church to question the right of the President of the whole Church to direct in all things, you see manifested evidences of apostasy—of a spirit which, if encouraged, will lead to a separation from the Church and to final destruction…When a man begins to find fault, inquiring in regard to this, that, and the other, saying, “Does this or that look as though the Lord dictated it?” you may know that that person has more or less of the spirit of apostasy…. This is why Miriam’s story has been running through my mind as I’ve thought about those people I know who have fallen away from the church. God was very angry at Aaron and Miriam for speaking against Moses. 15. Later on we see that her process of questioning opened up an important dialogue with God about the role and responsibilities of the prophet. The Reason You Love Jane Austen– and I Bet You didn’t Even Know it. Making clear that it was not Miriam or Aaron who held these keys and this power. This is marvelous. 2) Miriam was punished because it was her that voiced the complaint. Over the last few years my heart has broken as I have watched people I know and love, and even people I don’t know, make choices that have caused them to be excommunicated, disfellowshipped, or to voluntarily leave the LDS church. Often times we become so complacent with our spiritual growth, to our own detriment. ), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). I understand that "Every good son and daughter must be chastened of the Lord', but in the end Father's loving kindness shows in the love Miram's friends and family maintained for her and that they would "wait' with her.I can resonate with "spiritual ego", I think that this is a very real struggle, because of that "rush" of knowlege and insight we gain from the Holy Spirit when we are teachers or leaders or in just about any situation. As I continued through your post and read what God said about the Prophet, I was quite discouraged: "..with him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the Lord shall he behold" (Numbers 12:8). This expression points to the perfect development of the disease, as contrasted with its earlier and less conspicuous stages. He lived a life “desiring to receive instructions, and to keep the commandments of God.” “Desiring to receive instructions” is more than a willingness to listen. There are also three varieties …J. It is interesting to me that it is Miriam, and not Aaron, who ended up with leprosy. Everyone has to experience their own journey and try to figure out God's will for their own life since no two journeys will be the same. In such situation it would have been easy for her to succumb to her ailments, to rely on her pride and her own understanding and forsake her covenants, her God and her people. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv. No prophet arose in Israel like Moses, till Christ came, when the promise in the text was fulfilled--"The Lord thy God," says Moses, "shall …John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. There are also three varieties of psoriasis, namely, white, black and red. 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