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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/leviticus/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/leviticus/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The priest is to pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/leviticus/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“The priest will also pour some of the olive oil into the palm of his own left hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/leviticus/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the priest is to pour some of the oil into his left palm<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the priest shall pour of the oil into the palm of his own left hand:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The priest shall also pour some of the oil into his left palm;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The priest shall also pour some of the oil into his left palm;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The priest shall also pour some of the oil into his left palm;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The priest shall also pour some of the oil into his left palm;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The priest shall pour some of the oil into his left palm,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the priest will pour some of the oil into his left palm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the priest will pour some of the oil into his left palm. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the priest shall pour of the oil into the palm of his own left hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/leviticus/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The priest will pour some of the olive oil into the palm of his left hand, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the priest shall pour of the oil into the palm of his own left hand:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The priest will pour some of the olive oil into his own left hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the priest is to pour olive oil into his left palm <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the priest is to pour some of the oil into his left palm<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The priest will then pour some of the olive oil into his own left hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the priest shall pour of the oil into the palm of his own left hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the priest pours of the oil on the left palm of the priest;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the priest doth pour of the oil on the left palm of the priest;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from the oil the priest poured out upon the priest's left hand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But he shall pour part of the oil into his own left hand, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Yet truly, he shall send part of the oil into his own left hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The priest shall then pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Priest shall pour some oil in the left hand of the Priest:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the priest shall pour of the oil into the palm of his own left hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the priest shall pour of the oil on his own left hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/14-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=3665" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/14.htm">Cleansing from Skin Diseases</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>And after he slaughters the lamb for the guilt offering, the priest is to take some of the blood of 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. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><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.">Then the priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/3332.htm" title="3332: yi·ṣōq (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to pour out; by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard.">is to pour</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">some of</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: haš·še·men (Art:: N-ms) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">the oil</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.">into</a> <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.">his</a> <a href="/hebrew/8042.htm" title="8042: haś·śə·mā·lîṯ (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Left, on the left. From smo'wl; situated on the left side.">left</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: kap̄ (N-fsc) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">palm</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>and sprinkle with his right forefinger some of the oil in his left palm seven times before the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-10.htm">Leviticus 8:10-12</a></span><br />Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. / He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-7.htm">Exodus 29:7</a></span><br />Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/4-6.htm">Leviticus 4:6-7</a></span><br />The priest is to dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle some of it seven times before the LORD, in front of the veil of the sanctuary. / The priest must then put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of fragrant incense that is before the LORD in the Tent of Meeting. And he is to pour out the rest of the bull’s blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-30.htm">Leviticus 8:30</a></span><br />Next, Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as Aaron’s sons and their garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-14.htm">Leviticus 16:14-15</a></span><br />And he is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the mercy seat; then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the mercy seat. / Aaron shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and bring its blood behind the veil, and with its blood he must do as he did with the bull’s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/30-25.htm">Exodus 30:25-30</a></span><br />Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil. / Use this oil to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony, / the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">Numbers 7:1</a></span><br />On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39</a></span><br />Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/16-9.htm">Ezekiel 16:9</a></span><br />Then I bathed you with water, rinsed off your blood, and anointed you with oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-7.htm">Matthew 26:7-12</a></span><br />a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? / This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Mark 14:3-9</a></span><br />While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. / Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? / It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the priest shall pour of the oil into the palm of his own left hand:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/14-25.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-15.htm">Hollow</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-24.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-18.htm">Palm</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-18.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-18.htm">Priest's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/14-27.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-37.htm">Hollow</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-27.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-27.htm">Palm</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-41.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-29.htm">Priest's</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/14-1.htm">The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/14-33.htm">The signs of leprosy in a house</a></span><br><span class="reftext">48. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/14-48.htm">The cleansing of that house</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/leviticus/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then the priest is to pour some of the oil into his left palm</b><br>*Then the priest*<br>The role of the priest in Leviticus is central to the religious and communal life of Israel. Priests acted as mediators between God and the people, performing rituals and sacrifices to maintain the covenant relationship. This specific instruction highlights the priest's duty in the purification process, emphasizing the importance of ritual purity in maintaining holiness within the community.<br><br>*is to pour some of the oil*<br>Oil in the Old Testament often symbolizes the Holy Spirit, anointing, and consecration. In the context of <a href="/leviticus/14.htm">Leviticus 14</a>, oil is used in the purification ritual for a person healed of a skin disease, signifying restoration and sanctification. The use of oil in this ritual can be seen as a type of the anointing of the Holy Spirit, which cleanses and empowers believers in the New Testament (e.g., <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a>).<br><br>*into his left palm*<br>The specific mention of the left palm may indicate a practical aspect of the ritual, as the priest would use his right hand to apply the oil. This detail underscores the precision and care required in the priestly duties, reflecting the order and holiness expected in worship. The left hand, often considered the weaker hand, may also symbolize humility and service, aligning with the priest's role as a servant of God and the people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_priest.htm">The Priest</a></b><br>A central figure in the Levitical law, responsible for performing rituals and sacrifices. In this context, the priest acts as a mediator between God and the people, particularly in the purification process.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_oil.htm">The Oil</a></b><br>Symbolic of the Holy Spirit and anointing, oil is used in various rituals for consecration and purification. In <a href="/bsb/leviticus/14.htm">Leviticus 14</a>, it plays a crucial role in the cleansing of a person healed from a skin disease.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cleansing_ritual.htm">The Cleansing Ritual</a></b><br>This event involves a detailed process for the purification of someone who has been healed from a skin disease, emphasizing the importance of ritual purity in the Israelite community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_priest.htm">The Role of the Priest</a></b><br>The priest's actions symbolize the mediation between God and humanity. In the New Covenant, Jesus is our High Priest, mediating on our behalf.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_oil.htm">Symbolism of Oil</a></b><br>Oil represents the Holy Spirit's presence and work in our lives. Just as oil was used for cleansing and consecration, the Holy Spirit purifies and sets us apart for God's service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_ritual_purity.htm">Importance of Ritual Purity</a></b><br>While the specific rituals of Leviticus are not required today, the principle of living a life set apart for God remains. We are called to spiritual purity and holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/healing_and_restoration.htm">Healing and Restoration</a></b><br>The cleansing ritual signifies God's desire for healing and restoration. In Christ, we find ultimate healing and restoration from sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The detailed instructions in Leviticus highlight the importance of obedience to God's commands. Our obedience reflects our love and reverence for God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/priests_vs._levites__role_differences.htm">How do priests and Levites differ in their roles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_we_already_condemned.htm">What is the Feast of Firstfruits?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/14-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then the priest</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֵ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is to pour</span><br /><span class="heb">יִצֹ֣ק</span> <span class="translit">(yi·ṣōq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3332.htm">Strong's 3332: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard</span><br /><br /><span class="word">some of</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִן־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the oil</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֶּׁ֖מֶן</span> <span class="translit">(haš·še·men)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Grease, liquid, richness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֵ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">left</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׂמָאלִֽית׃</span> <span class="translit">(haś·śə·mā·lîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8042.htm">Strong's 8042: </a> </span><span class="str2">Situated on the left side</span><br /><br /><span class="word">palm</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּ֥ף</span> <span class="translit">(kap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/14-26.htm">Leviticus 14:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/14-26.htm">Leviticus 14:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/14-26.htm">Leviticus 14:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/14-26.htm">Leviticus 14:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/14-26.htm">Leviticus 14:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/14-26.htm">Leviticus 14:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/14-26.htm">Leviticus 14:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/14-26.htm">Leviticus 14:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/14-26.htm">Leviticus 14:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/14-26.htm">Leviticus 14:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/14-26.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 14:26 The priest shall pour some (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/14-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 14:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 14:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/14-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 14:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 14:27" /></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>