| 2. Linguistic Exegesis The verse opens with the demonstrative zot {זֹאת | zōṯ}, marking a legal declaration. The Qal imperfect tihyeh {תִּֽהְיֶה | tiẖyēh} conveys a continuing stipulation. The construct sequence torat ha-metsora {תּוֹרַת הַמְּצֹרָע | tō-rāṯ ham-meṣō-rāʿ} binds the divine instruction directly to the afflicted individual. The temporal phrase be-yom tahorato {בְּי֖וֹם טָהֳרָת֑וֹ | bə-yōm ṭā-hō-rā-ṯô} situates the requirement in a ritual framework. The vav consecutive plus Hofal perfect ve-huva {וְהוּבָ֖א | wə-hū·ḇāʾ} introduces a sequential, passive action. Finally, el-ha-kohen {אֶל־הַכֹּהֵֽן | ʾel-ha-kō·hên} designates the priest as the responsible authority. The English translation mirrors this syntax by stating the law, specifying the occasion, and assigning the priestly role. |