²⁶ But if the priest examines it and discovers that there’s no bright area or white hair, or if he discovers that^[a] it’s not more extensive than skin deep and it’s dull, then the priest is to isolate^[b] him for seven days. ²⁷ When the priest examines it on the seventh day and finds that it has indeed spread on the skin, then the priest is to declare him unclean. It’s an infectious skin disease. ²⁸ But if the bright spot remains in place, doesn’t spread in the skin, and it’s dull, it’s the swelling of the burned area. The priest is to declare him clean, since it’s the scar from a burn.”