Translations
Original
Notes
To fully understand these verses about purifying infected people, read them with Leviticus 13:1–46.
Regarding regulations for infections, the idea of "normal" and "abnormal" is important (see “Clean, Unclean, and Holy” Theme Note). Infections in people, clothing, or buildings are not normal. They indicate disease and death. This is the opposite of wholeness. So, infections make a person ceremonially unclean.
Measurements
- an ephah of fine flour: About 6 qt (6.6 l)
- one log of olive oil: About 0.33 qt (0.31 l)
Parallels
Glossary
Bathe, Bathing Biblical Concept of Law Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Hyssop John the Baptist Law of Moses Leper, Leprosy Leviticus, Book of Log Medicine and Medical Practice Naaman Oak Offerings and Sacrifices Priesthood Weights and Measures Worship
Topics
Log: A Measure for Liquids, Holding About a Pint Measure: A Log, About a Pint, One-Twelfth of a Hin Measure: A Tenth Deal, About a Gallon, Equal to One-Tenth of an Ephah Measures of Liquids and Solids: Log Measures of Liquids and Solids: Omer or Tenth-Deal (The Tenth of an Ephah) Offerings: Trespass: Ordinances Concerning Oil used for Food