Luk 5:12-14 | Clarke | STEP | Verse 12 A certain city - This was some city of Galilee; probably Chorazin or Bethsaida. A man full of leprosy - See this disease, and the cure, largely explained on (note); and see it particularly applied to the use of public preaching, (note), etc. See also the notes on Leviticus 13 (note), and 14 (note).

Luke 5:12-14

Verse 12

A certain city - This was some city of Galilee; probably Chorazin or Bethsaida.

A man full of leprosy - See this disease, and the cure, largely explained on Mat 8:2-4 (note); and see it particularly applied to the use of public preaching, Mar 1:40 (note), etc. See also the notes on Leviticus 13 (note), and 14 (note). Verse 14

And offer for thy cleansing - A Hindoo, after recovering from sickness, presents the offerings he had vowed when in distress, as a goat, sweetmeats, milk, or any thing directed by the Shaster. All nations agreed in these gratitude-offerings for benefits received from the object of their worship.