Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He shall purify the house with the bird’s blood, the fresh water, the live bird, the cedar wood, the hyssop and the scarlet yarn. New Living Translation When the priest has purified the house in exactly this way, English Standard Version Thus he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird and with the fresh water and with the live bird and with the cedarwood and hyssop and scarlet yarn. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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: New King James Version And he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird and the running water and the living bird, with the cedar wood, the hyssop, and the scarlet. New American Standard Bible So he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird and with the running water, along with the live bird, the cedar wood, the hyssop, and the scarlet string. NASB 1995 “He shall thus cleanse the house with the blood of the bird and with the running water, along with the live bird and with the cedar wood and with the hyssop and with the scarlet string. NASB 1977 “He shall thus cleanse the house with the blood of the bird and with the running water, along with the live bird and with the cedar wood and with the hyssop and with the scarlet string. Legacy Standard Bible He shall thus cleanse the house with the blood of the bird and with the running water, along with the live bird and with the cedar wood and with the hyssop and with the scarlet string. Amplified Bible So he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird and with the running water, along with the live bird and the cedar wood and the hyssop and the scarlet string. Christian Standard Bible He will purify the house with the blood of the bird, the fresh water, the live bird, the cedar wood, the hyssop, and the scarlet yarn. Holman Christian Standard Bible He will purify the house with the blood of the bird, the fresh water, the live bird, the cedar wood, the hyssop, and the scarlet yarn. American Standard Version 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: English Revised Version 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: GOD'S WORD® Translation So he must use the bird's blood, the fresh water, the living bird, the cedar wood, the hyssop, and the red yarn to make the house clean. Good News Translation In this way he shall purify the house with the bird's blood, the fresh water, the live bird, the cedar wood, the hyssop, and the red cord. International Standard Version He is to clean the house with the blood of the bird over flowing water, including cleansing the live bird, the cedar wood, the hyssop, and the crimson thread. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible So he is to decontaminate the house with the blood of the bird, the fresh water, the live bird, the piece of cedar wood, the twigs of hyssop, and the scrap of crimson fabric, New Heart English Bible 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; Webster's Bible Translation 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: World English Bible 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; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he has 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; Young's Literal Translation '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; Smith's Literal Translation And he cleansed the house with the blood of the bird in living water, and with the living bird, and with the cedar wood, and with the double scarlet. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version And he shall purify it as much with the blood of the sparrow as with the living water, and with the living sparrow, and the cedar wood, and the hyssop, and the vermillion. New American Bible Thus he shall purify the house with the bird’s blood and the fresh water, along with the living bird, the cedar wood, the hyssop, and the scarlet yarn. New Revised Standard Version Thus he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird, and with the fresh water, and with the living bird, and with the cedarwood and hyssop and crimson yarn; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird and with the running water and with the live bird and with the cedar wood and with hyssop and with the scarlet material; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird and with living water and with the living bird and with the wood of cedar and with hyssop and with dye of scarlet: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation and he shall purify 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 spun scarlet. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Cleansing a Home…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.… Cross References Hebrews 9:13-14 For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God! Numbers 19:18-19 Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to take some hyssop, dip it in the water, and sprinkle the tent, all the furnishings, and the people who were there. He is also to sprinkle the one who touched a bone, a grave, or a person who has died or been slain. / The man who is ceremonially clean is to sprinkle the unclean person on the third day and on the seventh day. After he purifies the unclean person on the seventh day, the one being cleansed must wash his clothes and bathe in water, and that evening he will be clean. Hebrews 9:22 According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. Numbers 19:9 Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to gather up the ashes of the heifer and store them in a ceremonially clean place outside the camp. They must be kept by the congregation of Israel for preparing the water of purification; this is for purification from sin. 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. Psalm 51:7 Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Hebrews 10:4 because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Isaiah 1:16 Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! 1 Peter 1:18-19 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. Numbers 8:7 This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. Matthew 8:2-3 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. Mark 1:40-42 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 5:12-13 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. 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Treasury of Scripture 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: Jump to Previous Bird Bird's Blood Cedar Cedarwood Cedar-Wood Clean Cleanse Defilement Flowing Fresh House Hyssop Live Purge Purify Red Running Scarlet String Stuff Thread Water Wood YarnJump to Next Bird Bird's Blood Cedar Cedarwood Cedar-Wood Clean Cleanse Defilement Flowing Fresh House Hyssop Live Purge Purify Red Running Scarlet String Stuff Thread Water Wood YarnLeviticus 14 1. The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper33. The signs of leprosy in a house 48. The cleansing of that house And he shall cleanse the house This phrase refers to the ritual purification of a house that has been afflicted with mold or mildew, considered a form of leprosy in biblical times. The cleansing of the house symbolizes the removal of impurity and sin, reflecting the holiness required by God. This act is part of the broader Levitical laws given to the Israelites to maintain purity and holiness in their community. with the bird’s blood the fresh water the live bird the cedar wood the hyssop and the scarlet yarn Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestThe priest is the central figure in the cleansing process, acting as a mediator between God and the people. 2. House Represents the dwelling place of the Israelites, which could become unclean due to mold or mildew. 3. Cleansing Ritual A ceremonial process involving specific elements to purify a house that has been declared unclean. Teaching Points Symbolism of CleansingThe use of blood, water, and other elements symbolizes the thorough cleansing required to remove impurity. This points to the need for spiritual cleansing in our lives through Christ's sacrifice. Role of the Priest The priest's role as a mediator foreshadows Christ's role as our High Priest, who intercedes on our behalf and provides ultimate purification from sin. Importance of Obedience The detailed instructions for cleansing highlight the importance of obedience to God's commands. In our lives, we are called to follow God's Word diligently. Community and Holiness The cleansing of a house reflects the broader call for the community to maintain holiness. As believers, we are to encourage one another in living pure and holy lives. Spiritual Renewal Just as the house is cleansed and renewed, we are invited to seek spiritual renewal through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And he shall cleanseוְחִטֵּ֣א (wə·ḥiṭ·ṭê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn the house הַבַּ֔יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house with the bird’s הַצִּפּ֔וֹר (haṣ·ṣip·pō·wr) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6833: A little bird blood, בְּדַם֙ (bə·ḏam) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed the fresh הַֽחַיִּ֑ים (ha·ḥay·yîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life water, וּבַמַּ֖יִם (ū·ḇam·ma·yim) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen the live הַחַיָּ֗ה (ha·ḥay·yāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life bird, וּבַצִּפֹּ֣ר (ū·ḇaṣ·ṣip·pōr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6833: A little bird the cedar הָאֶ֛רֶז (hā·’e·rez) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 730: A cedar tree wood, וּבְעֵ֥ץ (ū·ḇə·‘êṣ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood the hyssop, וּבָאֵזֹ֖ב (ū·ḇā·’ê·zōḇ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 231: Hyssop and the scarlet yarn. וּבִשְׁנִ֥י (ū·ḇiš·nî) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8144: Crimson, the insect, its color, stuff dyed with it Links Leviticus 14:52 NIVLeviticus 14:52 NLT Leviticus 14:52 ESV Leviticus 14:52 NASB Leviticus 14:52 KJV Leviticus 14:52 BibleApps.com Leviticus 14:52 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 14:52 Chinese Bible Leviticus 14:52 French Bible Leviticus 14:52 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 14:52 He shall cleanse the house (Le Lv Lev.) |
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