Verse (Click for Chapter) 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. Berean Literal Bible And the remainder from the oil that is upon the palm of the priest he shall put on the head of the one being cleansed, to make atonement upon him before the face of YHWH. 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. Berean Annotated 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 {YHWH}. 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. 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe 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. 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 Versionand 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. Berean Literal Bible And the remainder from the oil that is upon the palm of the priest he shall put on the head of the one being cleansed, to make atonement upon him before the face of 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 1917And 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 The rest of the oil in his palm, Exodus 30:25 Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil. Exodus 30:31-33 And you are to tell the Israelites, ‘This will be My sacred anointing oil for the generations to come. / It must not be used to anoint an ordinary man, and you must not make anything like it with the same formula. It is holy, and it must be holy to you. / Anyone who mixes perfume like it or puts it on an outsider shall be cut off from his people.’” Leviticus 8:10 Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. the priest is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed, Exodus 29:7 Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head. Leviticus 8:12 He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him. Psalm 133:2 It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. to make atonement for him Leviticus 4:26 He must burn all its fat on the altar, like the fat of the peace offerings; thus the priest will make atonement for that man’s sin, and he will be forgiven. Numbers 15:25 The priest is to make atonement for the whole congregation of Israel, so that they may be forgiven; for the sin was unintentional and they have brought to the LORD a food offering and a sin offering, presented before the LORD for their unintentional sin. Leviticus 16:30 because on this day atonement will be made for you to cleanse you, and you will be clean from all your sins before the LORD. before the LORD. Leviticus 1:3 If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. Exodus 29:42 For the generations to come, this burnt offering shall be made regularly at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, where I will meet you to speak with you. Deuteronomy 12:7 There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. 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 8:30 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. 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. Jump to Previous Atonement Behalf Clean Cleansed Hand Head Moreover Oil Palm Priest Priest's Remainder Remnant SinJump to Next Atonement Behalf Clean Cleansed Hand Head Moreover Oil Palm Priest Priest's Remainder Remnant SinLeviticus 14 1. The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper33. The signs of leprosy in a house 48. The cleansing of that house 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 to make atonement for him before the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. The PriestA 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 OilOil 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 14:29?2. How does Leviticus 14:29 illustrate God's provision for spiritual cleansing today? 3. What significance does the "remaining oil" hold in Leviticus 14:29's cleansing ritual? 4. How does Leviticus 14:29 connect to New Testament teachings on purification? 5. In what ways can we apply Leviticus 14:29's principles of atonement in daily life? 6. How does Leviticus 14:29 reflect God's desire for holiness among His people? 7. What is the significance of the oil in Leviticus 14:29 for purification rituals? 8. How does Leviticus 14:29 relate to the concept of atonement in the Old Testament? 9. Why is the right hand specifically mentioned in Leviticus 14:29? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 14? 11. Is Jesus superior to Levitical sacrifices? 12. How historically accurate is the claim in Leviticus 21:1-4 that any contact with the dead (apart from immediate family) defiled a priest? 13. Why would God specifically prescribe ritual sacrifices (Leviticus 14:10-20) as a means of ceremonial cleansing, while other passages in Scripture suggest different requirements for purity? 14. How are we cleansed from all unrighteousness? What Does Leviticus 14:29 Mean The rest of the oil in his palm• Earlier in the ritual, the priest had dipped his right finger into the oil and applied it to the cleansed person’s right earlobe, thumb, and big toe (Leviticus 14:17). What remained “in his palm” is now highlighted. • Oil is repeatedly linked with consecration and blessing. When Aaron and his sons were ordained, Moses “poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him” (Exodus 29:7). David later received a similar anointing, and “the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward” (1 Samuel 16:13). • The wording underscores God’s thorough provision: nothing is wasted, and every drop serves a purpose in setting the cleansed person apart. the priest is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed • The head represents the whole person—thoughts, identity, authority. By placing oil there, the priest publicly declares the former leper fully restored to covenant life. • Psalm 23:5 echoes this picture: “You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Restoration moves from outer cleansing to inward renewal. • This priestly act also anticipates New Testament ministry: elders “anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord” when praying for the sick (James 5:14), showing that God still meets physical need while addressing spiritual standing. to make atonement for him before the LORD • Atonement involves removal of guilt and restoration of fellowship. Leviticus continually repeats, “the priest will make atonement for him, and he will be clean” (Leviticus 14:18). • While blood sacrifices were already offered in the cleansing ceremony (Leviticus 14:19–20), the anointing completes the picture: sin is covered, impurity banished, and the person welcomed into God’s presence. • Leviticus 17:11 reminds us that “the life of the flesh is in the blood,” foreshadowing the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ, through whom “we have now received reconciliation” (Romans 5:11; Hebrews 9:22). Oil on the head points to the Spirit’s sealing that accompanies Christ’s finished work (2 Corinthians 1:21–22). summary Leviticus 14:29 shows the final step in restoring a cleansed leper. Every remaining drop of sacred oil is placed on the head, symbolizing complete consecration and signaling full acceptance before God. The act, performed by the priest, embodies both practical restoration to the community and spiritual atonement—pointing forward to the perfect cleansing and anointing found in Christ, who heals, forgives, and fills believers with the Holy Spirit. Hebrew The restוְהַנּוֹתָ֗ר (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 Links Leviticus 14:29 NIVLeviticus 14:29 NLT Leviticus 14:29 ESV Leviticus 14:29 NASB Leviticus 14:29 KJV Leviticus 14:29 BibleApps.com Leviticus 14:29 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 14:29 Chinese Bible Leviticus 14:29 French Bible Leviticus 14:29 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 14:29 The rest of the oil that (Le Lv Lev.) |
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