Leviticus 13:40"If a man's hair has fallen from his head, he is bald. He is clean.
The setting
Sinai wilderness, ~1445 BC. A balding man approaches the priest, concerned his hair loss might be leprosy. The priest declares him clean. Modern Israel/Egypt border region.
The emotion here: careful attention to detail while recording God's practical wisdom
The original word
qareah (קָרֵחַ) — bald head, natural hair loss from the crown backward
Why it matters
Baldness was often confused with certain skin diseases in ancient times
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What most readers miss in Leviticus 13:40
God specifically addresses male insecurity about baldness - it's not a spiritual problem
Common misconceptionPeople think Old Testament laws only dealt with sin and sacrifice, but God cared about everyday insecurities like hair loss.
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Verses that echo Leviticus 13:40
Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 13:40 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 13:40 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include natural aging, acceptance. Notable phrases: he is clean; bald.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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