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What does the Bible say about Naaman and his leprosy?

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Naaman’s leprosy symbolizes the pervasive nature of sin in all humanity.

In 2 Kings 5, Naaman is presented as a great man, but he suffers from leprosy, which serves as an illustration of the condition of all humanity under sin. Just as leprosy starts within and eventually corrupts entirely, so too does sin manifest internally before showing outward signs. This aligns with the Reformed understanding that all people, regardless of external accomplishments, are spiritually dead due to sin and are in desperate need of salvation from a higher power.
Scripture References: 2 Kings 5:1-3

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