Leviticus 14:16

Verse

dip his right forefinger into the oil in his left palm, and sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

and the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

And let the priest put his right finger in the oil which is in his left hand, shaking it out with his finger seven times before the Lord;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And shall dip his right finger in it, and sprinkle it before the Lord seven times.

Free Bible Version

dip his right index finger in it, and using his finger, sprinkle some of the olive oil seven times before the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Priest shall dip his right finger in the oyle that is in his left hand, and sprinkle of the oyle with his finger seuen times before the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD:

One Unity Resource Bible

The priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before Adonai .

Translation for Translators

Then he must dip the forefinger of his right hand into the oil in his palm, and sprinkle it in front of me seven times.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before Yahweh.

Noah Webster Bible

And the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD.

World English Bible

The priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

and the priest hath dipped his right finger in the oil which [is] on his left palm, and hath sprinkled of the oil with his finger seven times before Jehovah.

Context

Cleansing from Skin Diseases

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.

Summary

In Leviticus 14:16, we see the priest performing a ritual for cleansing a person from an infectious skin disease. This verse outlines the process of atonement and purification, symbolizing the removal of sin and restoration of the individual to the community. The use of cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop in the ritual signifies the various aspects of cleansing and renewal. This passage reflects the importance of spiritual purity and the need for reconciliation with God and others. Ultimately, it points to the redemptive work of Christ, who cleanses us from all sin and restores us to a right relationship with God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the priest shall dip his right finger,.... The finger of his right hand, the forefinger of it: in the oil that is in his left hand; either that is in his own left hand, or in the left hand of a fellow priest: and shall sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before the Lord; that is, over against the house of the holy of holies, as Jarchi, where Jehovah dwelt; but standing at the same time at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, which was eastward, and so he looked westward to the holy of holies; so says the Misnah (w), on which one of the commentators (x) observes, that he did not bring the oil into the temple to sprinkle it before the vail: but he stood in the court, and turned his face to the holy of holies, and so sprinkled upon the floor of the court: and the Jewish doctors are very express for it, according to the Misnah (y), that for every sprinkling there was a dipping; that as often as he sprinkled, so often he must dip his finger in the oil, and not that he might dip his finger once, and of that sprinkle two or three times; for the finger must be dipped seven times: this may denote the thanksgiving of the leper for his cleansing, proceeding from the grace of God, and the Lord's gracious acceptance of it. (w) lbid. (x) Bartenora in ib. (y) Ibid.