King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the priest shall take [some] of the blood of the trespass offering, and the priest shall put [it] 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:
Complete Jewish Bible:
The cohen is to take some of the blood of the guilt offering and put it on the tip of the right ear of the person being purified, on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot.
Berean Standard Bible:
The priest is to take some of the blood from the guilt offering and put it 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.
American Standard Version:
And the priest shall take of the blood of the trespass-offering, and the priest shall put it 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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the priest{H3548} shall take{H3947} some of the blood{H1818} of the trespass offering{H817}, and the priest{H3548} shall put{H5414} it upon the tip{H8571} of the right{H3233} ear{H241} of him that is to be cleansed{H2891}, and upon the thumb{H931} of his right{H3233} hand{H3027}, and upon the great toe{H931} of his right{H3233} foot{H7272}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 29:20
- Then shalt thou kill the ram, and take of his blood, and put [it] upon the tip of the right ear of Aaron, and upon the tip of the right ear of his sons, and upon the thumb of their right hand, and upon the great toe of their right foot, and sprinkle the blood upon the altar round about.
Leviticus 8:23
- And he slew [it]; and Moses took of the blood of it, and put [it] upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot.
Leviticus 8:24
- And he brought Aaron's sons, and Moses put of the blood upon the tip of their right ear, and upon the thumbs of their right hands, and upon the great toes of their right feet: and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about.
2 Corinthians 7:1
- ¶ Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Philippians 1:20
- According to my earnest expectation and [my] hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but [that] with all boldness, as always, [so] now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether [it be] by life, or by death.
Isaiah 1:5
- Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.
Romans 6:13
- Neither yield ye your members [as] instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members [as] instruments of righteousness unto God.
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Commentary for Leviticus 14:14
1. **Themes:**
- **Purification and Atonement:** The ritual described in Leviticus 14:14 is part of the purification process for an individual who has been healed from skin disease (tzara'ath), which is symbolic of moral or spiritual uncleanness. The application of blood from the trespass offering to the individual's ear, thumb, and toe symbolizes a complete dedication to God, ensuring that the person's faculties of hearing, work, and movement are consecrated to Him.
- **Physical and Spiritual Health:** The ceremony underscores the connection between physical health and spiritual purity, emphasizing that restoration to the community requires both bodily healing and atonement for sin.
- **Holiness and Separation:** The detailed instructions for the priest's actions highlight the importance of holiness and the need for separation from uncleanness, which is essential for the Israelite community to maintain its covenant relationship with God.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Mosaic Law:** Leviticus is part of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses, and contains the laws given to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. These laws were designed to set Israel apart as a holy nation and to instruct them in worship and moral conduct.
- **Priestly Code:** The book includes the Priestly Code, a set of regulations detailing priestly duties, sacrifices, and rituals for purification. Leviticus 14 outlines the elaborate ceremonies for cleansing individuals with skin diseases, which would have been a common concern in the ancient world where such conditions carried significant social and religious implications.
- **Agricultural Society:** The rituals would have been particularly relevant in an agrarian society where communicable diseases could quickly spread. The detailed procedures also reflect the importance of blood in ancient Israelite religion as a means of atonement and sanctification.
In summary, Leviticus 14:14 is situated within a broader context of ritual purity and holiness, emphasizing the need for reconciliation with God and the community through specific, divinely ordained practices that were central to Israelite identity and religious life.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. - Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - Strong's Number: H1818
There are 295 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּם
Transliteration: dâm
Pronunciation: dawm
Description: from דָּמַם (compare אָדַם); blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. drops of blood); blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent. - Strong's Number: H817
There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָשָׁם
Transliteration: ʼâshâm
Pronunciation: aw-shawm'
Description: from אָשַׁם; guilt; by implication, a fault; also a sin-offering; guiltiness, (offering for) sin, trespass (offering). - Strong's Number: H5414
There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתַן
Transliteration: nâthan
Pronunciation: naw-than'
Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. - Strong's Number: H8571
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּנוּךְ
Transliteration: tᵉnûwk
Pronunciation: ten-ook'
Description: perhaps from the same as אֲנָךְ through the idea of protraction; a pinnacle, i.e. extremity; tip. - Strong's Number: H3233
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְמָנִי
Transliteration: yᵉmânîy
Pronunciation: yem-aw-nee'
Description: from יָמַן; right (i.e. at the right hand); (on the) right (hand). - Strong's Number: H241
There are 652 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹזֶן
Transliteration: ʼôzen
Pronunciation: o'-zen
Description: from אָזַן; broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man); [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. - Strong's Number: H2891
There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טָהֵר
Transliteration: ṭâhêr
Pronunciation: taw-hare'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be bright; i.e. (by implication); to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; Levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy); be (make, make self, pronounce) clean, cleanse (self), purge, purify(-ier, self). - Strong's Number: H931
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֹּהֶן
Transliteration: bôhen
Pronunciation: bo'-hen
Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to be thick; the thumb of the hand or great toe of the foot; thumb, great toe. - Strong's Number: H3027
There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָד
Transliteration: yâd
Pronunciation: yawd
Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. - Strong's Number: H7272
There are 232 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֶגֶל
Transliteration: regel
Pronunciation: reh'-gel
Description: from רָגַל; a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda; [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time.