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Notes
This sin offering was the purification offering mentioned in Leviticus 12:6 (see 4:2–3).
burnt offering: This atoned for sins committed during the time of ceremonial uncleanness when the person could not bring offerings (see 1:4).
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.
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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 Offerings: Sin: Ordinances Concerning Offerings: Trespass: Ordinances Concerning The Burnt offering for the Healed Leper