On the 8th day of his ordination ceremony, the High Priest takes his rightful place of service at the altar.
On the 8th day of his cleansing ceremony, the leper resumes his rightful place of service in the community.
The parallels between the priest's ordination and the leper's cleansing are not accidental. God intended for all of his people to be a kingdom of priests. We can't all serve as Levitical priests, but we can all serve as priests to the world in the sense that we represent God and the Good News of his kingdom.
Leviticus 13:34
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An uncovered head is symbolic of the removal or denial of a legitimate higher authority and all of the protection that authority might have conveyed. Shaving the head and face (or the hair falling out) is a dramatic way to uncover a head. (See #leviticus 13:29-59.) Tzara'at (Hebrew for leprosy) of the head and beard might indicate a sin of prideful Lashon Hara (evil tongue) against authority. Pathological rejection of rightful authority breaks the bonds of community and, like tzara'at, must be quarantined.
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A leper is to be quarantined for the good of everyone. Likewise, a gossip. Tradition says that tzaraat might be caused by speaking ill of others.
#leviticus 13 #tazria
Whether or not to speak of another's behavior is a complex question. Does it really need to be said? Is someone in danger? Err on the side of caution. Be kind.