Leviticus 14:23
Leviticus 14:23 in Multiple Translations
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
“On the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing to the priest, to the door of the Tent of Meeting, before the LORD.
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.
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.
“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.
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Leviticus 14:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/הֵבִ֨יא
אֹתָ֜/ם
בַּ/יּ֧וֹם
הַ/שְּׁמִינִ֛י
לְ/טָהֳרָת֖/וֹ
אֶל
הַ/כֹּהֵ֑ן
אֶל
פֶּ֥תַח
אֹֽהֶל
מוֹעֵ֖ד
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
יְהוָֽה
וְ/הֵבִ֨יא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
אֹתָ֜/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בַּ/יּ֧וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/שְּׁמִינִ֛י
shᵉmîynîy
H8066
eighth
Art | Adj
לְ/טָהֳרָת֖/וֹ
ṭohŏrâh
H2893
purifying
Prep | N-cs | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ/כֹּהֵ֑ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
פֶּ֥תַח
pethach
H6607
entrance
N-ms
אֹֽהֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
N-ms
מוֹעֵ֖ד
môwʻêd
H4150
meeting
N-ms
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 14:23
וְ/הֵבִ֨יא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֹתָ֜/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
בַּ/יּ֧וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/שְּׁמִינִ֛י
shᵉmîynîy
H8066
"eighth"
Art | Adj
The Hebrew word for eighth, used to describe order or sequence, like the eighth day of a festival. It appears in 1 Kings 12:32 and Ezekiel 46:1. This number signifies completion or fulfillment.
Definition: eighth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: eight. See also: Exodus 22:29; Numbers 29:35; Zechariah 1:1.
לְ/טָהֳרָת֖/וֹ
ṭohŏrâh
H2893
"purifying"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
This Hebrew word means purification or cleansing, often used in the context of ceremonial laws. It appears in Leviticus 12 and 15, where purification rituals are described, and in 2 Chronicles 30, where the Israelites purify themselves before celebrating the Passover.
Definition: 1) purifying, cleansing, purification, purity, cleanness 1a) purifying, menstruation 1b) cleansing, purification
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] is cleansed, cleansing, purification(-fying). See also: Leviticus 12:4; Leviticus 14:32; Ezekiel 44:26.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֑ן
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.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
פֶּ֥תַח
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
אֹֽהֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
מוֹעֵ֖ד
môwʻêd
H4150
"meeting"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a meeting or appointed time, often for a sacred season or festival, like the tent of meeting in Exodus. It can also mean an assembly or congregation. In the Bible, it is used to describe the Israelites' gatherings and celebrations.
Definition: : meeting 1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting 1a) appointed time 1a1) appointed time (general) 1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season 1b) appointed meeting 1c) appointed place 1d) appointed sign or signal 1e) tent of meeting
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). See also: Genesis 1:14; Numbers 4:31; Psalms 74:4.
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Leviticus 14:23
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- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:23
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 14:23
- Sermons on Leviticus 14:23
Context — Cleansing from Skin Diseases
21If, however, the person is poor and cannot afford these offerings, he is to take one male lamb as a guilt offering to be waved to make atonement for him, along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil for a grain offering, a log of olive oil,
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. 25And 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 14:10–11 | On the eighth day he is to bring two unblemished male lambs, an unblemished ewe lamb a year old, a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil, and one log of olive oil. The priest who performs the cleansing shall present the one to be cleansed, together with these offerings, before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. |
Leviticus 14:23 Summary
This verse, Leviticus 14:23, talks about a person who has been unclean and is now seeking to be cleansed and restored to a right relationship with God. To do this, they must bring offerings to the priest at the Tent of Meeting, which represents God's presence among His people, similar to the concept seen in Exodus 29:35-37. This process of cleansing and restoration is an important part of the person's spiritual journey, reminding us that we all need cleansing and forgiveness, as seen in Psalm 51:7, and that God is always willing to forgive and restore us, as promised in 1 John 1:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the person required to bring offerings to the priest on the eighth day?
The person was required to bring offerings to the priest on the eighth day as part of their cleansing ritual, as instructed in Leviticus 14:23, to demonstrate their commitment to following God's commands and to symbolize their restoration to a right relationship with God, similar to the concept seen in Exodus 29:35-37.
What is the significance of the Tent of Meeting in this verse?
The Tent of Meeting, mentioned in Leviticus 14:23, was a sacred place where the Israelites would meet with God, and it represented God's presence among His people, as seen in Exodus 33:7-11, emphasizing the importance of seeking God's presence in our lives.
How does this verse relate to the concept of cleansing in the Bible?
This verse, Leviticus 14:23, is part of a larger discussion on cleansing in Leviticus 14, which highlights the importance of ritual purity and the need for cleansing from sin, echoing the teachings of Psalm 51:7 and Ezekiel 36:25, where God promises to cleanse His people from their sins.
What can we learn from the priest's role in this verse?
The priest's role in Leviticus 14:23, as the mediator between God and the person seeking cleansing, reminds us of the importance of spiritual leadership and guidance in our lives, as seen in Hebrews 4:14-16, where Jesus is described as our High Priest, who intercedes on our behalf.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need cleansing and restoration, and how can I seek God's presence in those areas?
- How can I demonstrate my commitment to following God's commands, just like the person in this verse?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of ritual and tradition in my spiritual life, and how can I balance these with a personal relationship with God?
- How does the concept of cleansing in this verse relate to my own experiences of seeking forgiveness and restoration, and what can I learn from these experiences?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:23
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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:23
And if he be poor, and cannot get so much; then he shall take one lamb for a trespass offering to be waved, to make an atonement for him, and one tenth deal of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:23
(23) And he shall bring them on the eighth day.—This premises that the poor man is to go through the first stage of purification which is prescribed in Leviticus 14:3-6, and which admits him to social life, in exactly the same manner as the rich man, since the things prescribed for this stage are inexpensive.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:23
21–32. The poor man’s offerings. The Sin-Offering and Burnt-Offering are modified; birds may be brought as in Leviticus 1:14, Leviticus 5:7, and the amount of the Meal-Offering is reduced, but the Guilt-Offering remains the same; a further indication that this sacrifice is the most important feature of the rite.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 14:23
THE OF THE LEPER, Leviticus 14:1-32.Our position that the treatment of the leprosy was founded on ceremonial, rather than sanitary, grounds, is confirmed by the minute ritual required for the
Sermons on Leviticus 14:23
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The Cleansing of the Leper Leviticus 14:10-20 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby expounds on Leviticus 14:10-20, illustrating the ceremonial cleansing of the leper as a profound symbol of the cleansing from sin that Christ provides. He emphasi |