Leviticus 14:52
Leviticus 14:52 in Multiple Translations
And he shall cleanse the house with the bird’s blood, the fresh water, the live bird, the cedar wood, the hyssop, and the scarlet yarn.
And he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird, and with the running water, and with the living bird, and with the cedar wood, and with the hyssop, and with the scarlet:
and he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird, and with the running water, and with the living bird, and with the cedar-wood, and with the hyssop, and with the scarlet:
And he will make the house clean with the blood of the bird and the flowing water and with the living bird and with the cedar-wood and the hyssop and the red thread.
He will make the house clean with the bird's blood, the fresh water, the live bird, the cedar wood, the hyssop, and the crimson thread.
So shall hee clense the house with ye blood of the sparowe, and with the pure water, and with the liue sparowe, and with the cedar wood, and with the hyssope, and with the skarlet lace.
'And he hath cleansed the house with the blood of the bird, and with the running water, and with the living bird, and with the cedar wood, and with the hyssop, and with the scarlet;
He shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird, and with the running water, with the living bird, with the cedar wood, with the hyssop, and with the scarlet;
And he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird, and with the running water, and with the living bird, and with the cedar wood, and with the hyssop, and with the scarlet:
And shall purify it as well with the blood of the sparrow, as with the living water, and with the living sparrow, and with the cedar wood, and the hyssop, and the scarlet.
By doing all those things he will cause the house to be acceptable to be lived in again.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 14:52
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Leviticus 14:52 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/חִטֵּ֣א
אֶת
הַ/בַּ֔יִת
בְּ/דַם֙
הַ/צִּפּ֔וֹר
וּ/בַ/מַּ֖יִם
הַֽ/חַיִּ֑ים
וּ/בַ/צִּפֹּ֣ר
הַ/חַיָּ֗ה
וּ/בְ/עֵ֥ץ
הָ/אֶ֛רֶז
וּ/בָ/אֵזֹ֖ב
וּ/בִ/שְׁנִ֥י
הַ/תּוֹלָֽעַת
וְ/חִטֵּ֣א
châṭâʼ
H2398
to sin
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/בַּ֔יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
בְּ/דַם֙
dâm
H1818
blood
Prep | N-ms
הַ/צִּפּ֔וֹר
tsippôwr
H6833
bird
Art | N-cs
וּ/בַ/מַּ֖יִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
Conj | Prep | N-mp
הַֽ/חַיִּ֑ים
chay
H2416
alive
Art | Adj
וּ/בַ/צִּפֹּ֣ר
tsippôwr
H6833
bird
Conj | Prep | N-cs
הַ/חַיָּ֗ה
chay
H2416
alive
Art | Adj
וּ/בְ/עֵ֥ץ
ʻêts
H6086
tree
Conj | Prep | N-ms
הָ/אֶ֛רֶז
ʼerez
H730
cedar
Art | N-ms
וּ/בָ/אֵזֹ֖ב
ʼêzôwb
H231
hyssop
Conj | Prep | N-ms
וּ/בִ/שְׁנִ֥י
shânîy
H8144
scarlet
Conj | Prep | N-ms
הַ/תּוֹלָֽעַת
tôwlâʻ
H8438
worm
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 14:52
וְ/חִטֵּ֣א
châṭâʼ
H2398
"to sin"
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
To sin means to miss the mark or go wrong, incurring guilt or penalty, and can also mean to repent or make amends. It is used in the Bible to describe wrongdoing and its consequences.
Definition: 1) to sin, miss, miss the way, go wrong, incur guilt, forfeit, purify from uncleanness 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to miss 1a2) to sin, miss the goal or path of right and duty 1a3) to incur guilt, incur penalty by sin, forfeit 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to bear loss 1b2) to make a sin-offering 1b3) to purify from sin 1b4) to purify from uncleanness 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to miss the mark 1c2) to induce to sin, cause to sin 1c3) to bring into guilt or condemnation or punishment 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to miss oneself, lose oneself, wander from the way 1d2) to purify oneself from uncleanness
Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: bear the blame, cleanse, commit (sin), by fault, harm he hath done, loss, miss, (make) offend(-er), offer for sin, purge, purify (self), make reconciliation, (cause, make) sin(-ful, -ness), trespass. See also: Genesis 20:6; 1 Kings 15:34; Psalms 4:5.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/בַּ֔יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
בְּ/דַם֙
dâm
H1818
"blood"
Prep | N-ms
Blood refers to the liquid that flows through the body, essential for life. In the Bible, blood is often used to symbolize life, guilt, or sacrifice, as seen in the story of Jesus' crucifixion.
Definition: 1) blood 1a) of wine (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 295 OT verses. KJV: blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent. See also: Genesis 4:10; Numbers 19:5; Psalms 5:7.
הַ/צִּפּ֔וֹר
tsippôwr
H6833
"bird"
Art | N-cs
This Hebrew word means a little bird, often hopping, and is used to describe a sparrow or fowl in the Bible, such as in Psalm 84:3.
Definition: 1) bird, fowl 1a) bird (singular) 1b) birds (coll) Aramaic equivalent: tse.phar (צְפַר "bird" H6853)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: bird, fowl, sparrow. See also: Genesis 7:14; Psalms 84:4; Psalms 8:9.
וּ/בַ/מַּ֖יִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
Conj | Prep | N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
הַֽ/חַיִּ֑ים
chay
H2416
"alive"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
וּ/בַ/צִּפֹּ֣ר
tsippôwr
H6833
"bird"
Conj | Prep | N-cs
This Hebrew word means a little bird, often hopping, and is used to describe a sparrow or fowl in the Bible, such as in Psalm 84:3.
Definition: 1) bird, fowl 1a) bird (singular) 1b) birds (coll) Aramaic equivalent: tse.phar (צְפַר "bird" H6853)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: bird, fowl, sparrow. See also: Genesis 7:14; Psalms 84:4; Psalms 8:9.
הַ/חַיָּ֗ה
chay
H2416
"alive"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
וּ/בְ/עֵ֥ץ
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.
Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.
הָ/אֶ֛רֶז
ʼerez
H730
"cedar"
Art | N-ms
A cedar tree, known for its strength and durability, like the cedar wood used to build Solomon's temple in 1 Kings 5-6. The cedar tree was highly valued in ancient times for its timber and wood.
Definition: 1) cedar 1a) cedar tree 1b) cedar timber, cedar wood (in building) 1c) cedar wood (in purifications)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cedar (tree). See also: Leviticus 14:4; 1 Chronicles 22:4; Psalms 29:5.
וּ/בָ/אֵזֹ֖ב
ʼêzôwb
H231
"hyssop"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, hyssop is a plant used for medicine and rituals, mentioned in the book of Exodus. It symbolizes purification and cleansing. The Israelites used it to apply blood to doorposts.
Definition: hyssop, a plant used for medicinal and religious purposes
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: hyssop. See also: Exodus 12:22; Leviticus 14:52; Psalms 51:9.
וּ/בִ/שְׁנִ֥י
shânîy
H8144
"scarlet"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word describes the deep red color of the coccus ilicis insect, used to dye fabric scarlet or crimson, like the scarlet thread in Joshua 2:18. It symbolizes wealth and importance.
Definition: 1) scarlet, crimson 1a) properly, the insect 'coccus ilicis', the dried body of the female yielding colouring matter from which is made the dye used for cloth to colour it scarlet or crimson
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: crimson, scarlet (thread). See also: Genesis 38:28; Exodus 39:1; Proverbs 31:21.
הַ/תּוֹלָֽעַת
tôwlâʻ
H8438
"worm"
Art | N-fs
The Hebrew word for worm or maggot, this term is also used to describe a deep red or crimson color. It's associated with a specific type of worm that produces a vibrant dye. In the Bible, it's used to describe the color of cloth or other materials.
Definition: 1) worm, scarlet stuff, crimson 1a) worm-the female 'coccus ilicis' 1b) scarlet stuff, crimson, scarlet 1b1) the dye made from the dried body of the female of the worm "coccus ilicis" Also means: to.le.ah (תּוֹלֵעָה "worm" H8438B)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: crimson, scarlet, worm. See also: Exodus 16:20; Exodus 39:2; Psalms 22:7.
Study Notes — Leviticus 14:52
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Context — Cleansing a Home
50and he shall slaughter one of the birds over fresh water in a clay pot.
51Then he shall take the cedar wood, the hyssop, the scarlet yarn, and the live bird, dip them in the blood of the slaughtered bird and the fresh water, and sprinkle the house seven times.
52And he shall cleanse the house with the bird’s blood, the fresh water, the live bird, the cedar wood, the hyssop, and the scarlet yarn.
53Finally, he is to release the live bird into the open fields outside the city. In this way he will make atonement for the house, and it will be clean. 54This is the law for any infectious skin disease, for a scaly outbreak,Leviticus 14:52 Summary
[This verse, Leviticus 14:52, is about how to make a house clean and holy again after it has been infected with something unclean. It involves using a bird's blood, fresh water, a live bird, cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet yarn to cleanse the house, similar to how God uses different elements to teach us about salvation, as seen in Psalm 51:7. The use of these materials represents God's desire to purify and restore us, as seen in 1 John 1:9, where He promises to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of using a bird's blood in the cleansing process?
The use of a bird's blood in Leviticus 14:52 is a symbol of atonement and purification, as seen in other Bible passages such as Exodus 12:13 and Hebrews 9:22, where blood is used to cleanse and make things holy.
Why are so many different materials used in the cleansing ritual, like cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet yarn?
These materials, as mentioned in Leviticus 14:52, are used to represent different aspects of purification and atonement, similar to how Jesus Christ used various elements to teach about salvation, as seen in John 3:16 and 1 John 1:7.
How does the live bird being released outside the city relate to the cleansing of the house?
The release of the live bird, as mentioned in Leviticus 14:53, symbolizes the carrying away of sin and impurity, similar to the scapegoat in Leviticus 16:20-22, which represents the removal of sin from the community.
Is this ritual still relevant for Christians today?
While the specific ritual in Leviticus 14:52 is part of the Old Testament law, the principles of purification and atonement are still relevant for Christians, as seen in 1 Corinthians 6:11 and Hebrews 10:22, where believers are called to be cleansed and purified through faith in Jesus Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What does the use of a bird's blood in this verse teach me about the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement?
- How can I apply the principle of purification in my own life, using the elements mentioned in this verse as a reminder of God's desire to cleanse me?
- In what ways can I, like the live bird, be a symbol of freedom and new life, pointing others to the cleansing power of Jesus Christ?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, particularly His desire to restore and make things clean?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:52
And he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird,.... [See comments on Leviticus 14:4].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:52
And if the priest shall come in, and look upon it, and, behold, the plague hath not spread in the house, after the house was plaistered: then the priest shall pronounce the house clean, because the plague is healed.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:52
(49-53) And he shall take to cleanse the house.—The same rites are prescribed for cleansing the house which were performed in cleansing the healed leper (see Leviticus 14:3-7), with the exception of the sacrifices which the man brought afterwards, and which were necessarily absent in the case of the restored leprous house.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:52
Leprosy in houses (33–53) Nothing definite is known about these appearances on the walls of a house, which are here described as leprosy. It was regarded as a special visitation of God (Leviticus 14:34, ‘I put the plague’); the Jews believed that the plague was peculiar to Palestine and the chosen people, and was not found in the houses of foreigners. The owner of the house must say ‘There seemeth to me …’ (Leviticus 14:35): the decision whether the house is leprous rests with the priest. The order to empty the house before the priest comes to inspect shews that there is no fear of contagion. It has been suggested that the appearances were due to damp, or decay, or the growth of some vegetable matter. The diagnosis is similar to that for leprosy in man; the remedy is to remove the stones in which the plague is, and to scrape and plaister the house. If the plague is not stayed, the house must be pulled down. The method of purification if the house be pronounced clean is the same as that prescribed for the leper in Leviticus 14:4-7. Further regulations are found in Negâim, chs. 12, 13.