Leviticus 14:29
New International Version
The rest of the oil in his palm the priest shall put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement for them before the LORD.

New Living Translation
The priest will apply the oil remaining in his hand to the head of the person being purified. Through this process, the priest will purify the person before the LORD.

English Standard Version
And the rest of the oil that is in the priest’s hand he shall put on the head of him who is to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
The rest of the oil in his palm, the priest is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before the LORD.

King James Bible
And the rest of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall put upon the head of him that is to be cleansed, to make an atonement for him before the LORD.

New King James Version
The rest of the oil that is in the priest’s hand he shall put on the head of him who is to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
Moreover, the rest of the oil that is in the priest’s palm, he shall put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement on his behalf before the LORD.

NASB 1995
“Moreover, the rest of the oil that is in the priest’s palm he shall put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement on his behalf before the LORD.

NASB 1977
“Moreover, the rest of the oil that is in the priest’s palm he shall put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement on his behalf before the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Moreover, the rest of the oil that is in the priest’s palm he shall put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement on his behalf before Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
The rest of the oil that is in the priest’s palm shall be put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
What is left of the oil in the priest’s palm he is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed to make atonement for him before the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
What is left of the oil in the priest’s palm he is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed to make atonement for him before the LORD.

American Standard Version
and the rest of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall put upon the head of him that is to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before Jehovah.

English Revised Version
and the rest of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall put upon the head of him that is to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In the LORD's presence, the priest will pour the rest of the oil in his hand on the head of the one to be cleansed in order to make a payment for him.

Good News Translation
The rest of the oil that is in his palm he shall put on your head and in this way perform the ritual of purification.

International Standard Version
"As to the remainder of the oil in his palm, the priest is to use it to anoint the head of the person to be cleansed, in order to make atonement for him in the LORD's presence.

Majority Standard Bible
The rest of the oil in his palm, the priest is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before the LORD.

NET Bible
and the remainder of the olive oil that is in the hand of the priest he is to put on the head of the one being cleansed to make atonement for him before the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
The rest of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall put on the head of him who is to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the rest of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall put upon the head of him that is to be cleansed, to make an atonement for him before the LORD.

World English Bible
The rest of the oil that is in the priest’s hand he shall put on the head of him who is to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he puts the remnant of the oil which [is] on the palm of the priest on the head of him who is to be cleansed, to make atonement for him, before YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
and the remnant of the oil which is on the palm of the priest he doth put on the head of him who is to be cleansed, to make atonement for him, before Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And that remaining from the oil which was upon the priest's hand, he will give upon the head of him being cleansed; and he expiated for him before Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the other part of the oil that is in his left hand, he shall pour upon the head of the purified person, that he may appease the Lord for him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the remaining part of the oil which is in his left hand, he shall send upon the head of the one being purified, to appease the Lord on his behalf.

New American Bible
The rest of the oil in his hand the priest shall put on the head of the one being purified. Thus shall he make atonement for the individual before the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
The rest of the oil that is in the priest’s hand he shall put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement on his behalf before the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the rest of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall sprinkle upon the head of him who is to be cleansed, to make an atonement for him before the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And anything that is left of the oil in the hand of the Priest he shall sprinkle on the head of him who is cleansed and he shall atone for him before LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the rest of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall put upon the head of him that is to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And that which is left of the oil which is on the hand of the priest he shall put on the head of him that is purged, and the priest shall make atonement for him before the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Cleansing from Skin Diseases
28The priest shall also put some of the oil in his palm 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—on the same places as the blood of the guilt offering. 29The rest of the oil in his palm, the priest is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before the LORD. 30Then he must sacrifice the turtledoves or young pigeons, whichever he can afford,…

Cross References
Leviticus 14:18
The rest of the oil in his palm, the priest is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before the LORD.

Leviticus 14:20
and offer it on the altar, with the grain offering, to make atonement for him, and he will be clean.

Leviticus 14:31
one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering, together with the grain offering. In this way the priest will make atonement before the LORD for the one to be cleansed.

Leviticus 8:12
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.

Leviticus 8:30
Next, Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as Aaron’s sons and their garments.

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

Exodus 29:21
And take some of the blood on the altar and some of the anointing oil and sprinkle it on Aaron and his garments, as well as on his sons and their garments. Then he and his garments will be consecrated, as well as his sons and their garments.

Leviticus 7:36
On the day they were anointed, the LORD commanded that this be given them by the sons of Israel. It is a permanent portion for the generations to come.

Leviticus 10:7
You shall not go outside the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, or you will die, for the LORD’s anointing oil is on you.” So they did as Moses instructed.

Leviticus 16:32
The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest shall make atonement. He will put on the sacred linen garments

Numbers 6:15
together with their grain offerings and drink offerings—and a basket of unleavened cakes made from fine flour mixed with oil and unleavened wafers coated with oil.

Numbers 6:19
And the priest is to take the boiled shoulder from the ram, one unleavened cake from the basket, and one unleavened wafer, and put them into the hands of the Nazirite who has just shaved the hair of his consecration.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

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.”

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. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the rest of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall put on the head of him that is to be cleansed, to make an atonement for him before the LORD.

Leviticus 14:18,20
And the remnant of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall pour upon the head of him that is to be cleansed: and the priest shall make an atonement for him before the LORD…

Exodus 30:15,16
The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls…

John 17:19
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

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Leviticus 14
1. The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper
33. The signs of leprosy in a house
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The rest of the oil in his palm
In the ancient Israelite sacrificial system, oil was a symbol of consecration and the Holy Spirit. The priest's use of oil signifies the setting apart of the individual for God's purposes. The oil remaining in the priest's palm after the initial anointing of the ear, thumb, and toe (Leviticus 14:17-18) indicates a surplus of God's provision and blessing.

the priest is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed
The anointing of the head represents the complete purification and restoration of the individual. In biblical times, the head was often seen as the seat of one's identity and authority. This act symbolizes the person's full reintegration into the community and their restored relationship with God. It also prefigures the anointing of believers with the Holy Spirit in the New Testament (Acts 2:1-4).

to make atonement for him
Atonement involves reconciliation between God and humanity, often through a sacrificial act. In the context of Leviticus, atonement is achieved through the shedding of blood and the application of oil, signifying both cleansing and consecration. This foreshadows the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice on the cross reconciles believers to God (Hebrews 9:12-14).

before the LORD
This phrase emphasizes the presence and authority of God in the ritual. The entire process of cleansing and atonement is conducted in the sight of God, underscoring His holiness and the seriousness of sin. It also highlights the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God dwells among His people and requires them to be holy as He is holy (Leviticus 19:2).

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Priest
A mediator between God and the people, responsible for performing the cleansing rituals and making atonement.

2. The One to be Cleansed
An individual who has been healed from a skin disease, such as leprosy, and is undergoing the purification process.

3. The LORD
The covenant God of Israel, who provides the means for atonement and restoration.

4. The Tabernacle
The place where the rituals and sacrifices were performed, symbolizing God's presence among His people.

5. The Oil
Used in the ritual as a symbol of consecration and the Holy Spirit's work in sanctification.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of Oil
Oil in the Bible often symbolizes the Holy Spirit. In this passage, it represents the cleansing and consecration of the individual, pointing to the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life.

Role of the Priest
The priest acts as a mediator, foreshadowing Christ, our High Priest, who makes atonement for us. This highlights the importance of Jesus' intercessory role in our spiritual cleansing.

Atonement and Restoration
The ritual signifies not only physical healing but also spiritual restoration and acceptance back into the community, reminding us of the comprehensive nature of God’s salvation.

Holiness and Community
The cleansing process underscores the importance of holiness and purity in the community of believers, encouraging us to pursue personal and communal sanctification.

God’s Provision for Cleansing
The detailed instructions for cleansing reflect God’s provision and care for His people, reminding us of His desire for our wholeness and purity.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The rest
וְהַנּוֹתָ֗ר (wə·han·nō·w·ṯār)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3498: To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve

of
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the oil
הַשֶּׁ֙מֶן֙ (haš·še·men)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

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

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

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

is to put
יִתֵּ֖ן (yit·tên)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

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

the head
רֹ֣אשׁ (rōš)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7218: The head

of the one to be cleansed,
הַמִּטַּהֵ֑ר (ham·miṭ·ṭa·hêr)
Article | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure

to make atonement
לְכַפֵּ֥ר (lə·ḵap·pêr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3722: To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel

for him
עָלָ֖יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

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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