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. On the eighth dayThe eighth day signifies a new beginning in biblical numerology, often associated with purification and consecration. This is seen in the context of circumcision ( Genesis 17:12) and the dedication of the tabernacle ( Leviticus 9:1). The leper's cleansing process culminates on this day, symbolizing a complete restoration to the community and to God. he is to bring
The act of bringing offerings indicates personal responsibility and active participation in one's own purification process. It reflects the principle that while God provides the means for cleansing, the individual must respond in obedience and faith. two unblemished male lambs
The requirement for unblemished lambs underscores the importance of purity and perfection in offerings to God. This foreshadows Christ, the Lamb of God, who is without blemish or defect (1 Peter 1:19). The male lambs also reflect the sacrificial system's emphasis on substitutionary atonement. an unblemished ewe lamb a year old
The inclusion of a female lamb highlights the completeness of the offering, covering all aspects of life. The age of the lamb, one year, signifies its prime, representing the best one can offer to God. This offering complements the male lambs, ensuring a comprehensive atonement. a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil
The grain offering, or "minchah," symbolizes dedication and thanksgiving. The specific measure, three-tenths of an ephah, indicates a substantial offering, reflecting the seriousness of the cleansing process. Fine flour mixed with olive oil represents purity and the presence of the Holy Spirit, as oil often symbolizes the Spirit in Scripture (Zechariah 4:2-6). and one log of olive oil
A "log" is a unit of measurement, approximately equivalent to a pint. Olive oil was used for anointing, symbolizing consecration and the Holy Spirit's work. This element of the offering points to the anointing and empowerment of the cleansed individual, setting them apart for service to God. Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestThe priest plays a crucial role in the purification process, acting as a mediator between the individual and God. 2. Cleansed PersonThe individual who has been healed from a skin disease and is undergoing the purification ritual. 3. TabernacleThe place where the offerings are brought, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 4. OfferingsThe specific sacrifices required for the purification process, including lambs, grain, and oil. 5. Eighth DayThe day of completion and new beginnings, significant in the purification process. Teaching Points The Significance of the Eighth DayThe eighth day symbolizes new beginnings and completion. In our spiritual journey, it represents the new life we have in Christ after being cleansed from sin. The Role of Sacrifice in PurificationThe offerings in Leviticus highlight the cost of purification and the seriousness of sin. In our lives, we must recognize the sacrifice of Jesus as the ultimate offering for our sins. The Importance of HolinessThe detailed purification process underscores God's call for His people to be holy. We are reminded to pursue holiness in our daily lives, setting ourselves apart for God's purposes. The Mediating Role of the PriestThe priest's role as a mediator points to Jesus as our High Priest, who intercedes for us. We can approach God with confidence, knowing that Christ mediates on our behalf. Symbolism of the OfferingsEach element of the offering (lambs, grain, oil) has symbolic meaning, pointing to aspects of Christ's work and our response in worship and obedience. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the concept of the eighth day in Leviticus 14:10 relate to the idea of new beginnings in the New Testament? 2. In what ways does the purification process in Leviticus foreshadow the work of Christ as described in Hebrews 9:13-14? 3. How can we apply the principle of offering unblemished sacrifices to our lives today, as encouraged in Romans 12:1? 4. What does the role of the priest in Leviticus teach us about Jesus' role as our High Priest? 5. How can understanding the symbolism of the offerings in Leviticus enhance our worship and relationship with God? Connections to Other Scriptures Leviticus 14:1-9Provides context for the purification process, detailing the steps leading up to the offerings on the eighth day. Hebrews 9:13-14Discusses the superiority of Christ's sacrifice compared to the Old Testament purification rituals, highlighting the ultimate cleansing through Jesus. 1 Peter 1:18-19Relates to the concept of being redeemed by the precious blood of Christ, the unblemished Lamb, drawing a parallel to the unblemished lambs in Leviticus. Romans 12:1Encourages believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices, connecting the idea of offerings in Leviticus to the New Testament call for personal dedication to God. People Aaron, Ephah, MosesPlaces Canaan, TemanTopics Along, Best, Blemish, Bring, Cereal, Daughter, Deals, Defect, Eighth, Ephah, Ewe, Ewe-lamb, Female, Fine, Flour, Grain, He-lambs, Lamb, Lambs, Log, Male, Mark, Marks, Meal, Meal-offering, Meat, Meat-offering, Mingled, Mixed, Oblation, Offering, Oil, Ones, Perfect, Present, Taketh, Tenth, Tenth-parts, Tenths, Three-tenths, YearlingDictionary of Bible Themes Leviticus 14:10 1653 numbers, 6-10
5617 measures, liquid Leviticus 14:1-32 7416 purification Leviticus 14:1-57 7340 clean and unclean Leviticus 14:8-11 4404 food Library November 27. "And the Remnant of the Oil . . . Shall Pour Upon the Head" (Lev. xiv. 18).
"And the remnant of the oil ... shall pour upon the head" (Lev. xiv. 18). In the account of the healing of the Hebrew leper there is a beautiful picture of the touching of his ears, hands and feet, with the redeeming blood and the consecrating oil, as a sign that his powers of understanding, service, and conduct were set apart to God, and divinely endued for the Master's work and will. But after all this, we are significantly told that "the rest of the oil" was to be poured upon his head. The former …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth The First Stage in the Leper's Cleansing
'And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2. This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought unto the priest: 3. And the priest shall go forth out of the camp; and the priest shall look, and, behold, if the plague of leprosy be healed in the leper; 4. Then shall the priest command to take for him that is to be cleansed two birds alive and clean, and cedar-wood, and scarlet, and hyssop: 5. And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed in an earthen …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Appendix xv. The Location of Sychar, and the Date of Our Lord's visit to Samaria.
1. The Location of Sychar. Although modern writers are now mostly agreed on this subject, it may be well briefly to put before our readers the facts of the case. Till comparitively lately, the Sychar of St. John iv. was generally as representing the ancient Shechem. The first difficulty here was the name, since Shechem, or even Sichem, could scarcely be identified with Sychar, which is undoubtedly the correct reading. Accordingly, the latter term was represented as one of oppobrium, and derived from …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Jesus Sets Out from Judæa for Galilee.
Subdivision B. At Jacob's Well, and at Sychar. ^D John IV. 5-42. ^d 5 So he cometh to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 and Jacob's well was there. [Commentators long made the mistake of supposing that Shechem, now called Nablous, was the town here called Sychar. Sheckem lies a mile and a half west of Jacob's well, while the real Sychar, now called 'Askar, lies scarcely half a mile north of the well. It was a small town, loosely called …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Jesus Heals a Leper and Creates Much Excitement.
^A Matt.VIII. 2-4; ^B Mark I. 40-45; ^C Luke V. 12-16. ^c 12 And it came to pass, while he was in one of the cities [it was a city of Galilee, but as it was not named, it is idle to conjecture which city it was], behold, ^b there cometh { ^a came} ^b to him a leper [There is much discussion as to what is here meant by leprosy. Two diseases now go by that name; viz., psoriasis and elephantiasis. There are also three varieties of psoriasis, namely, white, black and red. There are also three varieties …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel John's First Testimony to Jesus.
(Bethany Beyond Jordan, February, a.d. 27.) ^D John I. 19-34. ^d 19 And this is the witness of John [John had been sent to testify, "and" this is the matter of his testimony], when the Jews [The term "Jews" is used seventy times by John to describe the ruling classes of Judæa] sent unto him [In thus sending an embassy they honored John more than they ever honored Christ. They looked upon John as a priest and Judæan, but upon Jesus as a carpenter and Galilæan. It is probable that …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel John the Baptist's Person and Preaching.
(in the Wilderness of Judæa, and on the Banks of the Jordan, Occupying Several Months, Probably a.d. 25 or 26.) ^A Matt. III. 1-12; ^B Mark I. 1-8; ^C Luke III. 1-18. ^b 1 The beginning of the gospel [John begins his Gospel from eternity, where the Word is found coexistent with God. Matthew begins with Jesus, the humanly generated son of Abraham and David, born in the days of Herod the king. Luke begins with the birth of John the Baptist, the Messiah's herald; and Mark begins with the ministry …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Leviticus
The emphasis which modern criticism has very properly laid on the prophetic books and the prophetic element generally in the Old Testament, has had the effect of somewhat diverting popular attention from the priestly contributions to the literature and religion of Israel. From this neglect Leviticus has suffered most. Yet for many reasons it is worthy of close attention; it is the deliberate expression of the priestly mind of Israel at its best, and it thus forms a welcome foil to the unattractive …
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