Leviticus 14:23

Verse

On the eighth day he is to bring them for his cleansing to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

And on the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing unto the priest, unto the door of the tent of meeting, before Jehovah:

Bible in Basic English

And on the eighth day he will take them to the priest, to the door of the Tent of meeting before the Lord, so that he may be made clean.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he shall offer them on the eighth day of his purification to the priest, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony before the Lord.

Free Bible Version

On the eighth day they are to take them to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the Lord so they can be made clean.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he shall bring them the eight day for his clensing vnto the Priest at the doore of the Tabernacle of the Congregation before ye Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he shall bring them on the eighth day for his cleansing unto the priest, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, before the LORD.

One Unity Resource Bible

“On the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing to the priest, to the door of the Tent of Meeting, before Adonai .

Translation for Translators

“On that same day, that person must take those things to the priest at the entrance of the Sacred Tent, to offer them to Yahweh.

Unlocked Literal Bible

On the eighth day he must bring them for his cleansing to the priest, to the entrance to the tent of meeting, before Yahweh.

Noah Webster Bible

And he shall bring them on the eighth day for his cleansing to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, before the LORD.

World English Bible

“On the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing to the priest, to the door of the Tent of Meeting, before Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

and he hath brought them in on the eighth day for his cleansing unto the priest, unto the opening of the tent of meeting, before Jehovah.

Context

Cleansing from Skin Diseases

²²and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whichever he can afford, one to be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.²³On the eighth day he is to bring them for his cleansing to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD.²⁴The priest shall take the lamb for the guilt offering, along with the log of olive oil, and wave them as a wave offering before the LORD.

Summary

In Leviticus 14:23, the priest is instructed to offer the burnt offering and the grain offering on behalf of the person who has been cleansed from a skin disease. This ritual symbolizes the completion of the cleansing process and the restoration of the individual to the community. The burnt offering signifies total surrender and dedication to God, while the grain offering represents thanksgiving and acknowledgment of God's provision. This verse underscores the importance of following God's prescribed rituals for purification and reconciliation, highlighting the themes of atonement, gratitude, and obedience in the Old Testament sacrificial system.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he shall bring them on the eighth day, for his cleansing,.... Which supposes him to have gone through all the rites and ceremonies of cleansing throughout the seven days, from his first appearance before the priest; such as his being sprinkled with the cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet, dipped in the blood of the slain bird, mixed with running water; the shaving off of his hair, and washing his flesh and clothes in water; all which being done, on the eighth day he was to bring his lamb for a trespass offering, and one tenth deal of fine flour, for a meat offering, and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering: unto the priest, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the Lord; where the rich man also and his offerings were presented; See Gill on Lev 14:11; and the same rites are enjoined for the cleansing of the poor leper as the rich one, in Lev 14:23, of which see the notes on Lev 14:12, signifying that they are not exempt from duty, or abridged of any privilege on account of poverty; the persons and services of the people of God being equally acceptable to him, whether rich or poor.