Leviticus 14:24
New International Version
The priest is to take the lamb for the guilt offering, together with the log of oil, and wave them before the LORD as a wave offering.

New Living Translation
The priest will take the lamb for the guilt offering, along with the olive oil, and lift them up as a special offering to the LORD.

English Standard Version
And the priest shall take the lamb of the guilt offering and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them for a wave offering before the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
The 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.

King James Bible
And the priest shall take the lamb of the trespass offering, and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them for a wave offering before the LORD:

New King James Version
And the priest shall take the lamb of the trespass offering and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them as a wave offering before the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
The priest shall take the lamb of the guilt offering and the log of oil, and the priest shall offer them as a wave offering before the LORD.

NASB 1995
“The priest shall take the lamb of the guilt offering and the log of oil, and the priest shall offer them for a wave offering before the LORD.

NASB 1977
“And the priest shall take the lamb of the guilt offering, and the log of oil, and the priest shall offer them for a wave offering before the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the priest shall take the lamb of the guilt offering and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them as a wave offering before Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
The priest shall take the lamb of the guilt offering, and the log of oil, and shall present them as a wave offering before the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest will take the male lamb for the guilt offering and the one-third quart of olive oil, and present them as a presentation offering before the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priest will take the male lamb for the restitution offering and the one-third quart of olive oil, and wave them as a presentation offering before the LORD.

American Standard Version
and the priest shall take the lamb of the trespass-offering, and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them for a wave-offering before Jehovah.

English Revised Version
And the priest shall take the lamb of the guilt offering, and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them for a wave offering before the LORD:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The priest will take the lamb for the guilt offering and the quart of olive oil and present them to the LORD.

Good News Translation
The priest shall take the lamb and the olive oil and present them as a special gift to the LORD for the priest.

International Standard Version
The priest is to take the lamb for a guilt offering and the olive oil and wave them as a raised offering in the LORD's presence.

Majority Standard Bible
The 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.

NET Bible
and the priest is to take the male lamb of the guilt offering and the log of olive oil and wave them as a wave offering before the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
The priest shall take the lamb of the trespass offering, and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them for a wave offering before the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priest shall take the lamb of the trespass-offering, and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them for a wave-offering before the LORD.

World English Bible
The priest shall take the lamb of the trespass offering, and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them for a wave offering before Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the priest has taken the lamb of the guilt-offering, and the log of oil, and the priest has waved them [as] a wave-offering before YHWH;

Young's Literal Translation
'And the priest hath taken the lamb of the guilt-offering, and the log of oil, and the priest hath waved them -- a wave-offering before Jehovah;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest took the lamb of the trespass and the measure of oil, and the priest lifted them up, a waving before Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the priest receiving the lamb for trespass, and the sextary of oil, shall elevate them together.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he, receiving the lamb for transgression, and the twelfth hin of oil, shall lift them up together.

New American Bible
Taking the lamb of the reparation offering, along with the log of oil, the priest shall raise them as an elevated offering before the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
and the priest shall take the lamb of the guilt offering and the log of oil, and the priest shall raise them as an elevation offering before the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall take one lamb and the half pint of oil, and the priest shall wave them for a wave offering before the LORD;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest shall take one lamb and a pint of oil and the Priest shall dedicate them as a dedication before LORD JEHOVAH:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the priest shall take the lamb of the guilt-offering, and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them for a wave-offering before the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest shall take the lamb of the trespass-offering, and the cup of oil, and place them for a set-offering before the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Cleansing from Skin Diseases
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
Leviticus 5:7-10
If, however, he cannot afford a lamb, he may bring to the LORD as restitution for his sin two turtledoves or two young pigeons—one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. / He is to bring them to the priest, who shall first present the one for the sin offering. He is to twist its head at the front of its neck without severing it; / then he is to sprinkle some of the blood of the sin offering on the side of the altar, while the rest of the blood is drained out at the base of the altar. It is a sin offering. ...

Leviticus 12:8
But if she cannot afford a lamb, she shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. Then the priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.’”

Leviticus 15:14-15
On the eighth day he is to take two turtledoves or two young pigeons, come before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, and give them to the priest. / The priest is to sacrifice them, one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. In this way the priest will make atonement for the man before the LORD because of his discharge.

Numbers 6:10-12
On the eighth day he must bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. / And the priest is to offer one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering to make atonement for him, because he has sinned by being in the presence of the dead body. On that day he must consecrate his head again. / He must rededicate his time of separation to the LORD and bring a year-old male lamb as a guilt offering. But the preceding days shall not be counted, because his separation was defiled.

Numbers 19:12
He must purify himself with the water on the third day and on the seventh day; then he will be clean. But if he does not purify himself on the third and seventh days, he will not be clean.

2 Kings 5:10-14
Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” / But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. / Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. ...

Psalm 51:7
Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

Isaiah 1:16-18
Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! / Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” / “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.

Ezekiel 36:25
I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols.

Matthew 8:2-4
Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”

Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

Mark 1:40-44
Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. ...

Luke 5:12-14
While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. / “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

Luke 17:12-19
As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance / and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” / When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed. ...

John 9:6-7
When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.


Treasury of Scripture

And the priest shall take the lamb of the trespass offering, and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them for a wave offering before the LORD:

Leviticus 14:10-13
And on the eighth day he shall take two he lambs without blemish, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish, and three tenth deals of fine flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, and one log of oil…

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Leviticus 14
1. The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper
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The priest
In ancient Israel, the priest served as a mediator between God and the people. The Hebrew word for priest, "kohen," signifies one who is set apart for sacred duties. The priest's role was crucial in maintaining the holiness of the community, and his actions in the rituals were a representation of divine order and purity. This highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and the responsibility of guiding others in faith.

is to take
The act of taking signifies intentionality and purpose. In Hebrew, the verb "laqach" implies receiving or acquiring something with a specific intent. This reflects the deliberate nature of the priest's actions, emphasizing that the rituals were not mere formalities but deeply meaningful acts of obedience and devotion to God.

the lamb
The lamb, often a symbol of innocence and sacrifice, is central to the guilt offering. In Hebrew, "kebes" refers to a young sheep, which in the sacrificial system, pointed towards the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, the Lamb of God. This foreshadows the New Testament fulfillment of the sacrificial system, where Jesus becomes the perfect and final offering for sin.

for the guilt offering
The guilt offering, or "asham" in Hebrew, was a specific type of sacrifice for atonement of unintentional sins or sins requiring restitution. It underscores the seriousness of sin and the need for reconciliation with God. This offering reminds believers of the gravity of sin and the grace available through repentance and restitution.

along with the log of olive oil
The "log" is a unit of measurement, and olive oil was a symbol of anointing, healing, and the Holy Spirit. In Hebrew culture, oil was used for consecration and sanctification. This combination in the offering signifies the cleansing and empowering work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life, pointing to the holistic nature of God's redemption.

and wave them as a wave offering
The wave offering, or "tenufah" in Hebrew, involved a ritualistic motion of presenting the offering before God. This act symbolized the offering being dedicated to God and then returned for the priest's use. It represents the acknowledgment that all blessings come from God and are to be used for His glory.

before the LORD
The phrase "before the LORD" indicates the presence of God, "YHWH," the covenant name of God, emphasizing His holiness and the relational aspect of the covenant. This setting underscores the importance of living a life that is continually in the presence of God, acknowledging His sovereignty and seeking His approval in all things.

(24-29) And the priest shall take the lamb.--The ritual for the poor man's sacrifices, however, is the same as that which is prescribed for the rich man. The solemnity and imposing nature of the service is not diminished, as both rich and poor are alike in the presence of the Lord. Hence the directions in Leviticus 14:24-29 in connection with the humbler sacrifices are simply a repetition of those ordained in Leviticus 14:12-18, to be observed in the case of the more costly offerings.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

the lamb
כֶּ֥בֶשׂ (ke·ḇeś)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3532: A lamb

for the guilt offering,
הָאָשָׁ֖ם (hā·’ā·šām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 817: Guilt, a fault, a sin-offering

along with
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

the log
לֹ֣ג (lōḡ)
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

and wave
וְהֵנִ֨יף (wə·hê·nîp̄)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5130: To move to and fro, wave, sprinkle

them
אֹתָ֧ם (’ō·ṯām)
Direct object marker | third person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

as a wave offering
תְּנוּפָ֖ה (tə·nū·p̄āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8573: A brandishing, tumult, the official undulation of sacrificial offerings

before
לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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