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<a href="/nasb/leviticus/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Of the remaining oil which is in his palm, the priest shall put some on the right ear lobe of the one to be 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; <a href="/nasb77/leviticus/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And of the remaining oil which is in his palm, the priest shall put some on the right ear lobe of the one to be 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; <a href="/lsb/leviticus/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Of the remaining oil which is in his palm, the priest shall put some on the right ear lobe of the one to be 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; <a href="/amp/leviticus/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Of the rest of the oil which is in his palm, the priest shall put some on the lobe of the right ear of the one to be cleansed, and 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. <a href="/csb/leviticus/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> From the oil remaining in his palm the priest will put some on the lobe of the right ear 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. <a href="/hcsb/leviticus/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> From the oil remaining in his palm the priest will put some on the lobe of the right ear 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 restitution offering. <a href="/asv/leviticus/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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: <a href="/cev/leviticus/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Next, the priest will smear some of the oil on your right ear lobe, some on your right thumb, and some on the big toe of your right foot, <a href="/erv/leviticus/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 guilt offering: <a href="/gwt/leviticus/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The priest will put some of the oil that is still in his hand on the right ear lobe, on the right thumb, and on the big toe of the right foot of the one to be cleansed. These are the same places he had put the blood of the guilt offering. <a href="/gnt/leviticus/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> He shall take some of the oil that is in the palm of his hand and some of the blood of the lamb and put them on the lobe of the right ear, on the thumb of the right hand, and on the big toe of the right foot of the one of you to be declared ritually clean. <a href="/isv/leviticus/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> "As to the remainder of the olive oil in his palm, he is to place some on the right earlobe of the person to be cleansed, on his right thumb, on his right great toe, and on the blood of the guilt offering. <a href="/msb/leviticus/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/leviticus/14.htm">NET Bible</a> The priest will then put some of the rest of the olive oil that is in his hand on the right earlobe of the one being cleansed, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot, on the blood of the guilt offering, <a href="/nheb/leviticus/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The priest shall put some of the rest of the oil that is in his hand on the tip of the right ear of him who is to be cleansed, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot, upon the blood of the trespass offering. <a href="/wbt/leviticus/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/leviticus/14.htm">World English Bible</a> The priest shall put some of the rest of the oil that is in his hand on the tip of the right ear of him who is to be cleansed, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot, upon the blood of the trespass offering. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/leviticus/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And of the remainder of the oil which [is] on his palm, the priest puts [it] on the tip of the right ear of him who is to be cleansed, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the great toe of his right foot, on the blood of the guilt-offering; <a href="/ylt/leviticus/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And of the residue of the oil which is on his palm, the priest putteth on the tip of the right ear of him who is to be cleansed, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the great toe of his right foot, on the blood of the guilt-offering; <a href="/slt/leviticus/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And from the remainder of the oil which was upon his hand, the priest will give upon the extremity of the right ear of hint being cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot, upon the blood of the trespass.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/leviticus/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the rest of the oil in his left band, he shall pour upon the tip of the right ear of him that is cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand and the great toe of his right foot, and upon the blood that was shed for trespass, <a href="/cpdv/leviticus/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But the oil which remains in his left hand, he shall pour over the tip of the right ear of him who is being cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand as well as the foot, and upon the blood which was shed for transgression, <a href="/nabre/leviticus/14.htm">New American Bible</a> Of the oil left in his hand the priest shall put some on the lobe of the right ear, the thumb of the right hand, and the big toe of the right foot of the person being purified, over the blood of the reparation offering. <a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Some of the oil that remains in his hand the priest shall put on the lobe of the right ear of the one to be cleansed, and on the thumb of the right hand, and on the big toe of the right foot, on top of the blood of the guilt offering.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And of the rest of the oil that is in his hand the priest shall sprinkle it upon the tip of the right ear of him who is to be cleansed and upon the thumb of his right hand and upon the great toe of his right foot, upon the place of the blood of the trespass offering; <a href="/hpbt/leviticus/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And any excess of the oil that is in the hand of the Priest, the Priest shall sprinkle on the lobe of the right ear of him who is being cleansed and upon the thumb of his right hand and upon the big toe of his right foot at the place of the blood of the sin offering:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/leviticus/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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 guilt-offering. <a href="/sep/leviticus/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the remaining oil that is in his hand, the priest shall put on the tip of the right ear of him that is under cleansing, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the great toe of his right foot, on the place of the blood of the trespass-offering. <a href="/parallel/leviticus/14-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=3566" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/leviticus/14.htm">Cleansing from Skin Diseases</a> …16dip his right forefinger into the oil in his left palm, and sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD. 17<a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">And the priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">is to put</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">some</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: haš·še·men (Art:: N-ms) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">of the oil</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3499.htm" title="3499: ū·mî·ye·ṯer (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- From yathar; properly, an overhanging, i.e. an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope.">remaining</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: kap·pōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">his palm</a> <a href="/hebrew/3233.htm" title="3233: hay·mā·nîṯ (Art:: Adj-fsc) -- Right hand, right. From yaman; right.">on the right</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: ’ō·zen (N-fsc) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">earlobe</a> <a href="/hebrew/8571.htm" title="8571: tə·nūḵ (N-msc) -- Tip or lobe (of the ear). Perhaps from the same as 'anak through the idea of protraction; a pinnacle, i.e. Extremity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2891.htm" title="2891: ham·miṭ·ṭa·hêr (Art:: V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be clean or pure. A primitive root; properly, to be bright; i.e. to be pure.">of the one to be cleansed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/931.htm" title="931: bō·hen (N-msc) -- Thumb, great toe. From an unused root apparently meaning to be thick; the thumb of the hand or great toe of the foot.">the thumb</a> <a href="/hebrew/3233.htm" title="3233: hay·mā·nîṯ (Art:: Adj-fsc) -- Right hand, right. From yaman; right.">of his right</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">hand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and on</a> <a href="/hebrew/931.htm" title="931: bō·hen (N-msc) -- Thumb, great toe. From an unused root apparently meaning to be thick; the thumb of the hand or great toe of the foot.">the big toe</a> <a href="/hebrew/3233.htm" title="3233: hay·mā·nîṯ (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Right hand, right. From yaman; right.">of his right</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">foot,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on top of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1818.htm" title="1818: dam (N-msc) -- Blood. From damam; blood of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively bloodshed.">the blood</a> <a href="/hebrew/817.htm" title="817: hā·’ā·šām (Art:: N-ms) -- Offense, guilt. From 'asham; guilt; by implication, a fault; also a sin-offering.">of the guilt offering.</a> 18The 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/29-20.htm">Exodus 29:20-21</a> Slaughter the ram, take some of its blood, and put it on the right earlobes of Aaron and his sons, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet. Splatter the remaining blood on all sides of the altar. / And take some of the blood on the altar and some of the anointing oil and sprinkle it on Aaron and his garments, as well as on his sons and their garments. Then he and his garments will be consecrated, as well as his sons and their garments. <a href="/leviticus/8-23.htm">Leviticus 8:23-24</a> Moses slaughtered the ram and took some of its blood and put it on Aaron’s right earlobe, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. / Moses also presented Aaron’s sons and put some of the blood on their right earlobes, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet. Then he splattered the blood on all sides of the altar. <a href="/leviticus/8-12.htm">Leviticus 8:12</a> He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him. <a href="/leviticus/7-36.htm">Leviticus 7:36</a> On the day they were anointed, the LORD commanded that this be given them by the sons of Israel. It is a permanent portion for the generations to come. <a href="/leviticus/10-7.htm">Leviticus 10:7</a> You shall not go outside the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, or you will die, for the LORD’s anointing oil is on you.” So they did as Moses instructed. <a href="/leviticus/21-10.htm">Leviticus 21:10-12</a> The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments. / He must not go near any dead body; he must not defile himself, even for his father or mother. / He must not leave or desecrate the sanctuary of his God, for the consecration of the anointing oil of his God is on him. I am the LORD. <a href="/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30</a> Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests. <a href="/exodus/40-15.htm">Exodus 40:15</a> Anoint them just as you anointed their father, so that they may also serve Me as priests. Their anointing will qualify them for a permanent priesthood throughout their generations.” <a href="/numbers/18-8.htm">Numbers 18:8</a> Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute. <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a> Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3</a> Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!” <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/ezekiel/16-9.htm">Ezekiel 16:9</a> Then I bathed you with water, rinsed off your blood, and anointed you with oil. <a href="/ezekiel/16-13.htm">Ezekiel 16:13</a> So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And of the rest of the oil that is in his hand shall the priest put on the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the great toe of his right foot, on the blood of the trespass offering:<a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Leviticus 14:14</a> 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:<a href="/leviticus/8-30.htm">Leviticus 8:30</a> And Moses took of the anointing oil, and of the blood which was upon the altar, and sprinkled it upon Aaron, and upon his garments, and upon his sons, and upon his sons' garments with him; and sanctified Aaron, and his garments, and his sons, and his sons' garments with him.<a href="/exodus/29-20.htm">Exodus 29:20,21</a> 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… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Big</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Cleansed</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Great</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Guilt</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Guilt-Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-16.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-16.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-16.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-16.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-9.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-16.htm">Right</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Thumb</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Tip</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Toe</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Trespass-Offering</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/14-25.htm">Big</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-25.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-18.htm">Cleansed</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-25.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-25.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-25.htm">Great</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-24.htm">Guilt</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-24.htm">Guilt-Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-18.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-19.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-18.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-18.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-52.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-18.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-25.htm">Right</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-25.htm">Thumb</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-25.htm">Tip</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-25.htm">Toe</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-21.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-21.htm">Trespass-Offering</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 14</div>1. <a href="/leviticus/14-1.htm">The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper</a> 33. <a href="/leviticus/14-33.htm">The signs of leprosy in a house</a> 48. <a href="/leviticus/14-48.htm">The cleansing of that house</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Oil, often olive oil, was a symbol of the Holy Spirit and divine blessing. The priest's role in applying the oil underscores the mediatory function of the priesthood, acting as a bridge between God and the people. This act of anointing with oil follows the application of blood, symbolizing purification and the subsequent empowerment or sanctification by the Spirit.on the right earlobe of the one to be cleansed The right side in biblical symbolism often represents strength and favor. The application of oil on the right earlobe signifies the cleansing and dedication of the person's hearing to God, suggesting that the individual should now listen to and obey God's commandments. This act parallels the consecration of priests in <a href="/exodus/29-20.htm">Exodus 29:20</a>, indicating that the cleansed person is being set apart for a holy purpose.on the thumb of his right hand The thumb represents action and service. Anointing the right thumb signifies the cleansing and dedication of the person's actions and work to God. This act implies that the individual's deeds should now be in accordance with God's will, reflecting a life transformed by divine grace.and on the big toe of his right foot The big toe symbolizes the walk and direction of one's life. Anointing the right big toe signifies the cleansing and dedication of the person's path and journey to God. This act suggests that the individual should now walk in the ways of righteousness, following the path laid out by God's commandments.on top of the blood of the guilt offering The blood of the guilt offering represents atonement and forgiveness of sins. The application of oil on top of the blood signifies that sanctification follows atonement. This layering of oil over blood highlights the completeness of the cleansing process: first, the removal of sin through the blood, and then the empowerment for holy living through the oil. This foreshadows the work of Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice provides both atonement and the gift of the Holy Spirit for believers, as seen in the New Testament teachings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_priest.htm">The Priest</a> A mediator between God and the people, responsible for performing the cleansing rituals. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_one_being_cleansed.htm">The One Being Cleansed</a> An individual who has been healed from a skin disease, undergoing a purification process to be reintegrated into the community. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a> The central place of worship where the cleansing rituals are performed. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_guilt_offering.htm">The Guilt Offering</a> A sacrifice made to atone for unintentional sins or ritual impurities, symbolizing the restoration of the individual to a state of holiness. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_oil_and_blood.htm">The Oil and Blood</a> Elements used in the ritual, symbolizing purification and consecration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/holistic_cleansing.htm">Holistic Cleansing</a> The application of oil and blood to the ear, thumb, and toe signifies the need for complete purification—our hearing, actions, and walk with God must all be consecrated. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_oil.htm">Symbolism of Oil</a> Oil often represents the Holy Spirit in Scripture. The anointing with oil signifies the empowerment and presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_priest.htm">Role of the Priest</a> Just as the priest mediates the cleansing process, Jesus is our High Priest who mediates our purification and reconciliation with God. <a href="/topical/r/restoration_to_community.htm">Restoration to Community</a> The cleansing ritual allows the individual to be restored to the community, emphasizing the importance of fellowship and unity in the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_consecration.htm">Spiritual Consecration</a> The ritual underscores the importance of dedicating every part of our lives to God, aligning our thoughts, actions, and paths with His will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 14</a> <a href="/q/why_did_one_leper_thank_jesus.htm">Why did only one healed leper return to thank Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/can_bird_blood_cure_skin_disease.htm">How could sprinkling bird blood and water (Leviticus 14:1-7) realistically cure or cleanse a contagious skin disease by any scientific or medical standard?</a> <a href="/q/is_leviticus_21_1-4_historically_accurate.htm">How historically accurate is the claim in Leviticus 21:1-4 that any contact with the dead (apart from immediate family) defiled a priest?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_require_sacrifices_for_cleansing.htm">Why would God specifically prescribe ritual sacrifices (Leviticus 14:10-20) as a means of ceremonial cleansing, while other passages in Scripture suggest different requirements for purity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) And of the rest of the oil.--With the rest of the oil both priests returned to the leper, when the officiating priest put it on those parts of the convalescent's body on which he had previously put blood, so that the oil now actually was "upon the blood of the trespass offering," on the tip of the ear, the thumb, and the toe of the cleansed leper. (See also <a href="/leviticus/14-28.htm" title="And the priest shall put of the oil that is in his hand on the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the great toe of his right foot, on the place of the blood of the trespass offering:">Leviticus 14:28</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/leviticus/14-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And the priest הַכֹּהֵן֙ (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest is to put יִתֵּ֤ן (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set some עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against of the oil הַשֶּׁ֜מֶן (haš·še·men) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> Grease, liquid, richness remaining וּמִיֶּ֨תֶר (ū·mî·ye·ṯer) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3499.htm">Strong's 3499: </a> An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his palm כַּפּ֗וֹ (kap·pōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan on the lobe תְּנ֞וּךְ (tə·nūḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8571.htm">Strong's 8571: </a> Tip or lobe (of the ear) of the right הַיְמָנִ֔ית (hay·mā·nîṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3233.htm">Strong's 3233: </a> Right hand, right ear אֹ֤זֶן (’ō·zen) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> Broadness, the ear of the one to be cleansed, הַמִּטַּהֵר֙ (ham·miṭ·ṭa·hêr) Article | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2891.htm">Strong's 2891: </a> To be clean or pure on וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the thumb בֹּ֤הֶן (bō·hen) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_931.htm">Strong's 931: </a> The thumb of the hand, great toe of the foot of his right הַיְמָנִ֔ית (hay·mā·nîṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3233.htm">Strong's 3233: </a> Right hand, right hand, יָדוֹ֙ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand and on וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the big toe בֹּ֥הֶן (bō·hen) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_931.htm">Strong's 931: </a> The thumb of the hand, great toe of the foot of his right הַיְמָנִ֑ית (hay·mā·nîṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3233.htm">Strong's 3233: </a> Right hand, right foot, רַגְל֖וֹ (raḡ·lōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> A foot, a step, the pudenda on top of עַ֖ל (‘al) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the blood דַּ֥ם (dam) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1818.htm">Strong's 1818: </a> Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed of the guilt offering. הָאָשָֽׁם׃ (hā·’ā·šām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_817.htm">Strong's 817: </a> Guilt, a fault, a sin-offering <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/14-17.htm">Leviticus 14:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/leviticus/14-17.htm">Leviticus 14:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/leviticus/14-17.htm">Leviticus 14:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/leviticus/14-17.htm">Leviticus 14:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/leviticus/14-17.htm">Leviticus 14:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/14-17.htm">Leviticus 14:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/14-17.htm">Leviticus 14:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/14-17.htm">Leviticus 14:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/14-17.htm">Leviticus 14:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/leviticus/14-17.htm">Leviticus 14:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-17.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 14:17 The priest shall put some (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/14-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 14:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 14:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/14-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 14:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 14:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>