Leviticus 14:29

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the rest of the oil that [is] in the priest's hand he shall put upon the head of him that is to be cleansed, to make an atonement for him before the LORD.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Finally, the cohen is to put the rest of the oil in his hand on the head of the person being purified, to make atonement for him before ADONAI.

Berean Standard Bible:

The rest of the oil in his palm, the priest is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before the LORD.

American Standard Version:

and the rest of the oil that is in the priest’s hand he shall put upon the head of him that is to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before Jehovah.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the rest^{H3498} of the oil^{H8081} that is in the priest's^{H3548} hand^{H3709} he shall put^{H5414} upon the head^{H7218} of him that is to be cleansed^{H2891}, to make an atonement^{H3722} for him before^{H6440} the LORD^{H3068}.

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Commentary for Leviticus 14:29

Leviticus 14:29 is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus that deals with the ceremonial cleansing of individuals who have been healed from skin diseases, often referred to as leprosy in some translations. The historical context of this verse is within the Levitical laws, which were given to the ancient Israelites to guide their religious and social practices. These laws were intended to maintain ritual purity and the holiness of the community, which was crucial in their relationship with God.

The specific theme of Leviticus 14:29 is purification and atonement. In the broader ritual outlined in Leviticus 14, a person who had been considered ritually impure due to a skin disease underwent a process to be restored to the community. This process involved various offerings and ceremonial actions. The verse in question describes a part of this ritual where the priest applies anointing oil to the head of the person being cleansed. This act symbolizes the completion of the cleansing process and the restoration of the individual to a state of purity, allowing them to re-enter the community and the sanctuary.

The oil, a symbol of consecration and healing, represents the individual's transition from a state of isolation back into the community of God's people. The pouring of oil on the head also prefigures the anointing of priests and kings in later Israelite history, signifying the person's reinstatement and acceptance before the Lord. The concept of atonement mentioned in the verse indicates that this ritual act also serves to reconcile the individual with God, removing any barrier that the uncleanness may have caused in their relationship with the Divine.

In summary, Leviticus 14:29 reflects the intricate system of purity laws in ancient Israel, emphasizing the importance of ritual cleansing and atonement for maintaining the sanctity of the community and the individual's relationship with God. The act of anointing with oil is both a symbolic and ceremonial gesture that signifies the individual's restored status and reconciliation with the Lord.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3498
   There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָתַר
   Transliteration: yâthar
   Pronunciation: yaw-thar'
   Description: a primitive root; to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively, to leave, cause to abound, preserve; excel, leave (a remnant), left behind, too much, make plenteous, preserve, (be, let) remain(-der, -ing, -nant), reserve, residue, rest.
   
2. Strong's Number: H8081
   There are 176 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֶׁמֶן
   Transliteration: shemen
   Pronunciation: sheh'-men
   Description: from שָׁמַן; grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness; anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3709
   There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כַּף
   Transliteration: kaph
   Pronunciation: kaf
   Description: from כָּפַף; the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); figuratively, power; branch, [phrase] foot, hand((-ful), -dle, (-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: H7218
   There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רֹאשׁ
   Transliteration: rôʼsh
   Pronunciation: roshe
   Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top.
   
7. 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).
   
8. Strong's Number: H3722
   There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כָּפַר
   Transliteration: kâphar
   Pronunciation: kaw-far'
   Description: a primitive root; to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel; appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation).
   
9. Strong's Number: H6440
   There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּנִים
   Transliteration: pânîym
   Pronunciation: paw-neem'
   Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.
   
10. Strong's Number: H3068
    There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְהֹוָה
    Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
    Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
    Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.