John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 13:31
And if the priest look on the plague of the scall ,.... As it may appear in another person, brought to him for inspection and examination: and, behold, it be not in the sight deeper than the skin ; it do not seem to be got into the flesh, or lower than the skin: and that there is no black hair in it ; or, "but no black hair in it"; for, as Jarchi says, if there was a black hair in it, he would be clean, and there would be no need of shutting up; for black hair in scalls is a sign... 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