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Leviticus 14

Leviticus 14:30

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

Modern
Then he must sacrifice the turtledoves or young pigeons, whichever he can afford,
Traditional
And he shall offer the one of the turtledoves, or of the young pigeons, such as he can get;
Literal
And he shall do one from the turtledoves or from the sons of the pigeon, from which his hand reaches to,
Latin
…et turturem sive pullum columbæ offeret,

Original

Hebrew
English
Then he must sacrifice the turtledoves or young pigeons, whichever he can afford,

Notes

Leviticus 14:21–32

The ceremony for the poor was similar to the usual purification offering. But, it allowed them to use cheaper birds instead of a lamb (see Leviticus 5:7–13).

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 Worship

Topics

Atonement: Made by Animal Sacrifices