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Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses on account of his marriage to an Ethiopian, and about him being the only one through whom the Lord speaks. Miriam is punished with leprosy for seven days. PEOPLE: Miriam - Aaron - Moses - יהוה YHVH. PLACES: Hazeroth - Paran - Stations list
Tzaraath (Hebrew: צָרַעַת ṣāraʿaṯ), variously transcribed into English and frequently translated as leprosy (though it is not Hansen's disease, the disease known as "leprosy" in modern times [1]), is a term used in the Bible to describe various ritually impure disfigurative conditions of the human skin, [2] clothing, [3] and houses. [4]
Leprosy has historically been associated with social stigma, which continues to be a barrier to self-reporting and early treatment. [4] Leprosy is classified as a neglected tropical disease. [21] World Leprosy Day was started in 1954 to draw awareness to those affected by leprosy. [22] [4] The study of leprosy and its treatment is known as ...
In Numbers chapter 12, Miriam gossips with her brother Aaron, questioning why Moses is more qualified to lead the Jewish people than anyone else. God hears and strikes her down with tzaraath . Miriam had to stay outside of the camp for a week due to the tzaraath .
Florida recorded three cases of leprosy in 2024, through March 26, out of a population of nearly 23 million people, according to U.S. Census data — one leprosy case each in Polk, Sumter and ...
A new CDC report suggests cases are rising in some states. Here's what you need to know about the condition.
While leprosy likely isn't a serious threat at the moment—especially if you don't live in the state of Florida—knowing the signs and how you get it can be helpful for both prevention and quick ...
Miriam was the daughter of Amram and Jochebed and the sister of Aaron and Moses, the leader of the Israelites in ancient Egypt. [7] The narrative of Moses's infancy in the Torah describes an unnamed sister of Moses observing him being placed in the Nile (); she is traditionally identified as Miriam.