Leviticus 14:15
Leviticus 14:15 in Multiple Translations
Then the priest shall take some of the log of olive oil, pour it into his left palm,
And the priest shall take some of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand:
And the priest shall take of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand;
And take some of the oil and put it in the hollow of his left hand;
The priest will pour some of the log of olive oil into his left palm,
The Priest shall also take of ye pint of oyle, and powre it into the palme of his left hand,
and the priest hath taken of the log of oil, and hath poured on the left palm of the priest,
The priest shall take some of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand.
And the priest shall take some of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand:
And he shall pour of the sextary of oil into his own left. hand,
Then the priest must take some of the olive oil and pour it in the palm of his own left hand.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 14:15
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Leviticus 14:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/לָקַ֥ח
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
מִ/לֹּ֣ג
הַ/שָּׁ֑מֶן
וְ/יָצַ֛ק
עַל
כַּ֥ף
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
הַ/שְּׂמָאלִֽית
וְ/לָקַ֥ח
lâqach
H3947
to take
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
מִ/לֹּ֣ג
lôg
H3849
log
Prep | N-ms
הַ/שָּׁ֑מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
Art | N-ms
וְ/יָצַ֛ק
yâtsaq
H3332
to pour
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כַּ֥ף
kaph
H3709
palm
N-fs
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
הַ/שְּׂמָאלִֽית
sᵉmâʼlîy
H8042
left
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 14:15
וְ/לָקַ֥ח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
מִ/לֹּ֣ג
lôg
H3849
"log"
Prep | N-ms
A log was a unit of measurement for liquids, equal to about half a liter. It is mentioned in the Bible as a way to measure oil and other liquids.
Definition: 1) log 1a) a liquid measure equal to about one half litre
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: log (of oil). See also: Leviticus 14:10; Leviticus 14:15; Leviticus 14:24.
הַ/שָּׁ֑מֶן
shemen
H8081
"oil"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.
Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.
וְ/יָצַ֛ק
yâtsaq
H3332
"to pour"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This verb means to pour something out, like liquid or metal, and can also imply making something firm or hard. It's used in books like Isaiah 44:3 and Jeremiah 10:14.
Definition: : pour 1) to pour, flow, cast, pour out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pour, pour out 1a2) to cast 1a3) to flow 1b) (Hiphil) to pour, pour out 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be poured 1c2) cast, molten (participle) 1c3) being firmly established (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: cast, cleave fast, be (as) firm, grow, be hard, lay out, molten, overflow, pour (out), run out, set down, stedfast. See also: Genesis 28:18; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 41:9.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כַּ֥ף
kaph
H3709
"palm"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to the palm of the hand, like in Exodus 29 where it describes the priest's hands being filled with offerings. It can also symbolize power or strength, like in Psalm 16. It's about the hand or its shape.
Definition: : palm/hand 1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand 1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand 1b) power 1c) sole (of the foot) 1d) hollow, objects, bending objects, bent objects 1d1) of thigh-joint 1d2) pan, vessel (as hollow) 1d3) hollow (of sling) 1d4) hand-shaped branches or fronds (of palm trees) 1d5) handles (as bent)
Usage: Occurs in 180 OT verses. KJV: branch, [phrase] foot, hand((-ful), -dle, (-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Chronicles 6:13; Psalms 7:4.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
הַ/שְּׂמָאלִֽית
sᵉmâʼlîy
H8042
"left"
Art | Adj
This word describes something situated on the left side, referring to the left or left side, as translated in KJV.
Definition: left, left side, on the left
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: left. See also: Leviticus 14:15; 1 Kings 7:21; Ezekiel 4:4.
Study Notes — Leviticus 14:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 14:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 14:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 14:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:15
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 14:15
- Sermons on Leviticus 14:15
Context — Cleansing from Skin Diseases
13Then he is to slaughter the lamb in the sanctuary area where the sin offering and burnt offering are slaughtered. Like the sin offering, the guilt offering belongs to the priest; it is most holy.
14The 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.
15Then the priest shall take some of the log of olive oil, pour it into his left palm,
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. 17And 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 45:7 | You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy. |
| 2 | John 3:34 | For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. |
| 3 | 1 John 2:20 | You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. |
Leviticus 14:15 Summary
This verse, Leviticus 14:15, describes a ritual where a priest pours oil into his left palm as part of a cleansing process. The oil represents healing and restoration, much like the anointing with oil mentioned in James 5:14. The priest's role in this ritual shows us that God often works through others to bring us healing and restoration, as seen in Exodus 29:1-30:10, where priests are ordained to serve God and His people. By understanding this ritual, we can see God's desire for us to be clean and pure, and we can seek out His restoration and healing in our own lives, just as the Psalmist does in Psalm 51:7-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of using olive oil in this ritual?
The use of olive oil in Leviticus 14:15 symbolizes healing and restoration, as seen in other biblical contexts like James 5:14, where oil is used for anointing the sick.
Why does the priest pour the oil into his left palm?
The pouring of oil into the left palm may be a symbolic act, but the Bible does not explicitly state the reason; however, it is notable that the right hand is often associated with strength and authority in Scripture, such as in Psalm 118:16.
How does this ritual relate to the concept of cleansing in the Bible?
The ritual described in Leviticus 14:15 is part of a larger process of cleansing and purification, as seen in other verses like Leviticus 13:6, where the focus is on restoring individuals to a state of ritual purity before God.
What role does the priest play in this ritual?
The priest serves as a mediator between God and the individual being cleansed, as seen in Leviticus 14:15, where the priest is responsible for applying the oil and facilitating the cleansing process, much like the role of priests in other biblical contexts, such as Exodus 29:1-30:10.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's desire for His people to be clean and pure, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the use of olive oil in this ritual remind me of God's power to heal and restore, and what are some areas in my life where I need this kind of restoration?
- What does the role of the priest in this ritual teach me about the importance of spiritual leadership and guidance in my life, and how can I seek out wise counsel and guidance?
- In what ways can I, like the individual being cleansed, prepare myself to receive God's blessing and restoration, and what are some practical steps I can take to make myself ready?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:15
And the priest shall take [some] of the log of oil,.... With his right hand, as the Targum of Jonathan adds: and pour [it] into the palm of his own left hand: but in the original text it is, "pour it
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:15
And on the eighth day he shall take two he lambs without blemish, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish, and three tenth deals of fine flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, and one log of oil.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 14:15
As the blood signified Christ’ s blood, by which men obtain remission of sins; so the oil noted the graces of the Spirit, by which they are regenerated and renewed.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 14:15
Leviticus 14:15 And the priest shall take [some] of the log of oil, and pour [it] into the palm of his own left hand:Ver. 15. Some of the log of oil.] Christ’ s comforts must be warily propounded to men, and with good discretion.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:15
(15) Shall take some of the log of oil.—This he had to do with his right hand, which is actually expressed in the ancient Chaldee paraphrase. And pour it into the palm of his own left hand.—Better, and he shall pour it into the palm of the priest’s left hand, that is, the priest who has hitherto performed the ceremony of cleansing the leper now takes some of the log of oil, and puts it into the left hand of his fellow priest. This is not only distinctly declared in the canons which obtained during the second Temple, but is expressed in the text, which is seen from the literal translation we have given of the clause in question. The same priest, however, was allowed to pour it into the palm of his own hands. To express this view, which the translators of the Authorised Version espoused, they omitted the word priest, which is to be found in the original, and substituted his own, which is not in the original.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:15
15. and the priest shall take of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand] Heb. and pour it into the left hand of the priest. The traditional interpretation is that the one priest poured the oil into the palm of the other priest (see note on Leviticus 14:14), but the Mishna adds ‘if he pours it into his own palm, it is allowed.’ The procedure, as described in EVV is supported by authority.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 14:15
15. The priest shall take… oil — The administration of the oil to various parts of the person, ending with pouring it upon the head, is the last act in the process of cleansing. Its spiritual significance is no enigma.
Sermons on Leviticus 14:15
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The Holiness of God - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a profound episode in the history of Ben Israel, emphasizing the transformative power of encountering the truth. He highlights the importanc |
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How Purity Affects the Pathway of the Spirit by Brian Guerin | Brian Guerin emphasizes the critical role of purity in experiencing a powerful move of the Holy Spirit. He shares personal anecdotes from his early evangelism days and highlights t |
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Fire 21 Conference by Brian Guerin | Brian Guerin shares a prophetic message at the Fire 21 Conference, emphasizing the need to break barriers that hinder the flow of the Holy Spirit, likening them to a beaver dam tha |
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Jesus, the Source of All Joy by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that Jesus is the ultimate source of joy, contrasting the prideful nation of Moab, which fell under God's judgment and lost all joy, with the hope found |
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"The Transforming Power of Love I" by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the transformative power of love in his sermon, explaining that we are constantly in a state of becoming, shaped by what we love most. He highlights the impor |
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The Sweet Savor by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the sweet savor of Christ, emphasizing how the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross is the key to gaining acceptance and favor with God. The sermon highlights h |
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Twenty-Seventh Day: "Thou Anointest My Head With oil." by J. Wilbur Chapman | J. Wilbur Chapman preaches on the significance of anointing the head with oil, symbolizing the work of the Holy Spirit in preparing us to come before God. Just as the high priest w |