Leviticus 14:15
New International Version
The priest shall then take some of the log of oil, pour it in the palm of his own left hand,

New Living Translation
“Then the priest will pour some of the olive oil into the palm of his own left hand.

English Standard Version
Then the priest shall take some of the log of oil and pour it into the palm of his own left hand

Berean Standard Bible
Then the priest shall take some of the log of olive oil, pour it into his left palm,

King James Bible
And the priest shall take some of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand:

New King James Version
And the priest shall take some of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand.

New American Standard Bible
The priest shall also take some of the log of oil, and pour it into his left palm;

NASB 1995
“The priest shall also take some of the log of oil, and pour it into his left palm;

NASB 1977
“The priest shall also take some of the log of oil, and pour it into his left palm;

Legacy Standard Bible
The priest shall also take some of the log of oil and pour it into his left palm;

Amplified Bible
The priest shall also take some of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand;

Christian Standard Bible
Then the priest will take some of the one-third quart of olive oil and pour it into his left palm.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the priest will take some of the one-third quart of olive oil and pour it into his left palm.

American Standard Version
And the priest shall take of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand;

Contemporary English Version
He will then pour some of the olive oil into the palm of his left hand,

English Revised Version
and the priest shall take of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The priest will also take some of the olive oil and pour it into his own left hand.

Good News Translation
The priest shall take some of the olive oil and pour it in the palm of his own left hand,

International Standard Version
Then the priest is to take some of the log of olive oil and pour it into his own left hand.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the priest shall take some of the log of olive oil, pour it into his left palm,

NET Bible
The priest will then take some of the log of olive oil and pour it into his own left hand.

New Heart English Bible
The priest shall take some of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priest shall take some of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand:

World English Bible
The priest shall take some of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the priest has taken of the log of oil, and has poured [it] on the left palm of the priest,

Young's Literal Translation
and the priest hath taken of the log of oil, and hath poured on the left palm of the priest,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest took from the measure of oil, and poured upon the priest's left hand.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he shall pour of the sextary of oil into his own left. hand,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he shall send some of the twelfth hin of oil into his own left hand,

New American Bible
The priest shall also take the log of oil and pour some of it into the palm of his own left hand;

New Revised Standard Version
The priest shall take some of the log of oil and pour it into the palm of his own left hand,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall take some of the oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest shall take one pint of oil and shall pour it on the left hand of the Priest:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the priest shall take of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest shall take of the cup of oil, and shall pour it upon his own left hand.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Cleansing from Skin Diseases
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.…

Cross References
Exodus 29:7
Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head.

1 Samuel 10:1
Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?

1 Kings 1:39
Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!”

2 Kings 9:3
Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!”

Exodus 30:25-30
Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil. / Use this oil to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony, / the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense, ...

Numbers 4:16
Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.”

1 Samuel 16:13
So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

2 Kings 9:6
So Jehu got up and went into the house, where the young prophet poured the oil on his head and declared, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anoint you king over the LORD’s people Israel.

Exodus 40:9-11
Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy. / Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them.

1 Kings 19:16
You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.

Mark 6:13
They also drove out many demons and healed many of the sick, anointing them with oil.

James 5:14
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.

Luke 7:46
You did not anoint My head with oil, but she has anointed My feet with perfume.

John 12:3
Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.


Treasury of Scripture

And the priest shall take some of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand:

Psalm 45:7
Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

John 3:34
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

1 John 2:20
But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.

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Leviticus 14
1. The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper
33. The signs of leprosy in a house
48. The cleansing of that house














Then the priest
The role of the priest in ancient Israel was pivotal, serving as a mediator between God and the people. The Hebrew word for priest, "kohen," signifies one who is set apart for sacred duties. In the context of Leviticus, the priest's actions are not merely ritualistic but deeply symbolic, representing God's holiness and the need for purification. The priest's involvement underscores the importance of divine authority in the process of cleansing and restoration.

shall take
The act of taking, in Hebrew "laqach," implies a deliberate and purposeful action. It is not a passive reception but an active engagement in the ritual. This reflects the intentionality required in worship and obedience to God's commands. The priest's action is a reminder of the need for intentionality in our spiritual lives, actively seeking God's presence and guidance.

some of the log of olive oil
The "log" is an ancient measure of volume, approximately equivalent to a third of a liter. Olive oil, in biblical times, was a precious commodity, symbolizing richness, healing, and the Holy Spirit. The use of olive oil in the cleansing ritual highlights its significance as a symbol of God's provision and anointing. Historically, olive oil was used for anointing kings and priests, signifying their consecration and empowerment by God.

pour it
The act of pouring, "yatsaq" in Hebrew, signifies a transfer or impartation. In the context of Leviticus, it represents the outpouring of God's grace and the Holy Spirit upon the individual being cleansed. This action is a powerful reminder of the abundance of God's mercy and the transformative power of His Spirit in our lives.

into his left palm
The left palm, in ancient Near Eastern culture, was often associated with receptivity and openness. By pouring the oil into his left palm, the priest demonstrates readiness to apply the oil as part of the cleansing process. This gesture symbolizes the openness required to receive God's blessings and the willingness to be used as an instrument of His grace. The specificity of the left palm also highlights the detailed nature of God's instructions, emphasizing that every aspect of worship and obedience is significant.

(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.

Verses 15-18. - And the priest shall take some of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand. This ceremony is altogether peculiar to this purification. The joint use of blood and oil is not singular (see Leviticus 8:30), but elsewhere there is no sprinkling of the oil... seven times before the Lord, and in the consecration of priests there was no anointing of the different members with oil as well as with blood. The Mishua (as before cited) continues the description of the ceremony as follows: - "The priest now takes from the log of oil and pours it into the palm of his colleague, though if he poured it into his own it were valid. He dips his finger and sprinkles seven times towards the holy of holies, dipping each time he sprinkles. He goes before the leper, and on the spot where he had put the blood he puts the oil, as it is written, 'Upon the blood of the trespass offering.' And the remnant of the oil that is in the priest's hand, he pours on the head of him that is cleansed, for an atonement; if he so puts it, he is atoned for, but if not, he is not atoned for. So Rabbi Akiba. Rabbi Jochanan, the son of Nuri, saith, This is only the remnant of the ordinance, whether it be done or not, the atonement is made; but they impute it to him (the priest), as if he had not made atonement." The double sprinkling with blood and oil betokened dedication as in the case of the priests, the blood specially denoting reconciliation, and the oil the strengthening power of God by which the new life was to be led.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the priest
הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

shall take
וְלָקַ֥ח (wə·lā·qaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

[some] of the log
מִלֹּ֣ג (mil·lōḡ)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3849: A log, measure for, liquids

of olive oil,
הַשָּׁ֑מֶן (haš·šā·men)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

pour
וְיָצַ֛ק (wə·yā·ṣaq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard

it into
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

his
הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

left
הַשְּׂמָאלִֽית׃ (haś·śə·mā·lîṯ)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 8042: Situated on the left side

palm,
כַּ֥ף (kap̄)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan


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