If, however, the person is poor and cannot afford these offerings, he is to take one male lamb as a guilt offering to be waved to make atonement for him, along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil for a grain offering, a log of olive oil, If, however, the person is poor and cannot afford these offeringsThis phrase acknowledges the economic disparities among the Israelites and provides a provision for those who are financially disadvantaged. The law demonstrates God's compassion and justice, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their economic status, can participate in the sacrificial system. This reflects the broader biblical principle of caring for the poor, as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 15:11 and Proverbs 19:17. he is to take one male lamb as a guilt offering
The male lamb as a guilt offering signifies the need for atonement and reconciliation with God. The guilt offering, or "asham," is specifically for unintentional sins or sins requiring restitution. The lamb is a type of Christ, who is referred to as the "Lamb of God" in John 1:29, symbolizing Jesus' ultimate sacrifice for sin. to be waved to make atonement for him
The waving of the offering is a ritual act signifying the presentation of the sacrifice to God. This act of atonement is central to the sacrificial system, emphasizing the need for purification and forgiveness. The concept of atonement is fulfilled in the New Testament through the sacrifice of Jesus, as seen in Romans 3:25. along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil for a grain offering
The grain offering, consisting of fine flour and olive oil, represents the dedication of one's labor and sustenance to God. The use of fine flour indicates the offering of one's best, and the olive oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit. This offering complements the guilt offering, highlighting the holistic nature of worship and devotion. a log of olive oil
A log is a unit of measurement, approximately equivalent to about a third of a liter. Olive oil was a valuable commodity in ancient Israel, used for anointing, cooking, and lighting lamps. In this context, it is part of the purification process, symbolizing the presence and blessing of God. Olive oil's significance is seen throughout Scripture, including its use in anointing kings and priests, foreshadowing the anointing of Jesus as the Messiah. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LeperThe individual who has been cleansed from leprosy and is seeking ritual purification and restoration into the community. 2. The PriestThe mediator who performs the purification rituals and offerings on behalf of the leper. 3. The TabernacleThe place where the offerings and rituals are conducted, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 4. OfferingsThe specific sacrifices and offerings required for the purification process, including a male lamb, fine flour, and olive oil. 5. AtonementThe process of making amends or reparation for sin or impurity, allowing the individual to be reconciled with God and the community. Teaching Points God's Provision for the PoorGod makes allowances for those who are financially unable to meet the standard requirements, demonstrating His compassion and understanding of human circumstances. The Importance of AtonementAtonement is central to restoring one's relationship with God and the community, underscoring the seriousness of sin and impurity. Symbolism of the OfferingsEach element of the offering (lamb, flour, oil) has symbolic significance, pointing to the completeness of the atonement process and foreshadowing Christ's ultimate sacrifice. Community RestorationThe purification process is not just about individual cleansing but also about restoring the person to the community, highlighting the communal aspect of faith. Christ as the FulfillmentThe Old Testament rituals point forward to Christ, who fulfills the law and provides the ultimate atonement for sin, accessible to all regardless of status. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Leviticus 14:21 demonstrate God's compassion towards those who are financially disadvantaged? 2. In what ways do the offerings in Leviticus 14:21 foreshadow the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ? 3. How can understanding the concept of atonement in Leviticus help us appreciate the work of Christ in the New Testament? 4. What lessons can we learn about community and restoration from the purification process described in Leviticus 14? 5. How can we apply the principles of compassion and provision for the poor, as seen in Leviticus 14:21, in our church and community today? Connections to Other Scriptures Leviticus 5:7-13Discusses provisions for those who cannot afford the standard offerings, emphasizing God's compassion and provision for the poor. Luke 2:24Mary and Joseph offer a pair of doves or two young pigeons, indicating their humble financial status, similar to the provision in Leviticus 14:21. Hebrews 9:13-14Compares the purification rituals of the Old Testament with the ultimate purification through Christ's sacrifice, highlighting the fulfillment of the law. People Aaron, Ephah, MosesPlaces Canaan, TemanTopics Able, Afford, Atonement, Best, Can't, Cereal, Deal, Ephah, Fine, Flour, Grain, Guilt, Guilt-offering, He-lamb, However, Insufficient, Lamb, Log, Male, Meal, Meal-offering, Meat, Meat-offering, Mingled, Mixed, Oblation, Offering, Oil, One-tenth, Poor, Present, Reaching, Sin, Suffice, Tenth, Tenth-part, Trespass, Trespass-offering, Wave, Waved, Wave-offering, WrongdoingDictionary of Bible Themes Leviticus 14:21 7480 wave offering Leviticus 14:1-32 7416 purification Leviticus 14:1-57 7340 clean and unclean Leviticus 14:13-31 7444 sin offering Leviticus 14:18-22 6616 atonement, in OT Leviticus 14:19-32 6648 expiation Leviticus 14:21-22 4678 pigeon
5449 poverty, remedies
5617 measures, liquid 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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