John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 13:18
The flesh also, in which, even in the skin thereof, was a boil ,.... Or hot ulcer, by which, says Maimonides F14 In Misn. Negaim, c. 6. sect. 8. you may understand any stroke by a stone, stick, or iron, or any other thing: and in the Misnah F15 Ib. c. 9. sect. 1. , it is asked, what is an ulcer (or boil)? a stroke by wood, stone, pitch, or hot water; all that is from the force of fire is an ulcer: and is healed ; by the use of medicine, and the part, in all appearance, as... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Leviticus 13:18-37
The priest is here instructed what judgment to make if there was any appearance of a leprosy, either, 1. In an old ulcer, or bile, that has been healed, Lev. 13:18 When old sores, that seemed to be cured, break out again, it is to be feared there is a leprosy in them; such is the danger of those who, having escaped the pollutions of the world, are again entangled therein and overcome. Or, 2. In a burn by accident, for this seems to be meant, Lev. 13:24 The burning of strife and contention... read more