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Leviticus 14

Leviticus 14:17

Cleansing from Skin Diseases · Leviticus 14:1–32
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Translations

Modern
And the priest is to put some of the oil remaining in his palm on the right earlobe of the one to be cleansed, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot, on top of the blood of the guilt offering.
Traditional
And of the rest of the oil that is in his hand shall the priest put upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot, upon the blood of the trespass offering:
Literal
And from the remainder of the oil that is upon his palm, the priest shall put some on the tip of the right ear of the one being cleansed, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot, on the blood of the guilt offering.
Latin
Quod autem reliquum est olei in læva manu, fundet super extremum auriculæ dextræ ejus qui mundatur, et super pollices manus ac pedis dextri, et super sanguinem qui effusus est pro delicto,

Original

Hebrew
English
And the priest is to put some of the oil remaining in his palm on the right earlobe of the one to be cleansed, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot, on top of the blood of the guilt offering.

Notes

Leviticus 14:15–17

In the ancient world, people often used olive oil to help with healing (see Isaiah 1:6; Luke 10:34). Its use here might symbolize healing and cleansing of the infection. This allowed the person to rejoin the community. It may also have represented a restored connection between God, the priest, and the worshiper.

Leviticus 14:1–32

To fully understand these verses about purifying infected people, read them with Leviticus 13:1–46.

Leviticus 13:1–14:57

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.

Parallels

Matthew 8:1–4 Mark 1:40–45 Luke 5:12–16

Glossary

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

Atonement: Made by Animal Sacrifices Blood: Sacrificial used for Cleansing of Leprosy Ear: Anointed with Oil in Purifications Offerings: Trespass: Ordinances Concerning The Hands: Parts of, Mentioned: The Thumb The Hands: The Right Hand of Healed Leper Touched with Blood of his Sacrifice Thumb: Oil Put On Toe in Purification