Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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 on behalf of the one to be cleansed.” New Living Translation One of them is for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering, to be presented along with the grain offering. Through this process, the priest will purify the person before the LORD. English Standard Version one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering, along with a grain offering. And the priest shall make atonement before the LORD for him who is being cleansed. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible that which his hand reaches, the one as a sin offering and the one as a burnt offering, with the grain offering. And the priest shall make atonement upon the one being cleansed before the face of YHWH. King James Bible Even such as he is able to get, the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering, with the meat offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for him that is to be cleansed before the LORD. New King James Version such as he is able to afford, the one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering, with the grain offering. So the priest shall make atonement for him who is to be cleansed before the LORD. New American Standard Bible He shall offer what he can afford, the one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering, together with the grain offering. So the priest shall make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the one to be cleansed. NASB 1995 “He shall offer what he can afford, the one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering, together with the grain offering. So the priest shall make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the one to be cleansed. NASB 1977 “He shall offer what he can afford, the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering, together with the grain offering. So the priest shall make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the one to be cleansed. Legacy Standard Bible He shall offer what he can afford, the one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering, together with the grain offering. So the priest shall make atonement before Yahweh on behalf of the one to be cleansed. Amplified Bible He shall offer what he can afford, one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering, together with the grain offering. The priest shall make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the one to be cleansed. Berean Annotated Bible one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering [as he is able to afford,], together with the grain offering. In this way the priest will make atonement before the LORD {YHWH} for the one to be cleansed. Christian Standard Bible one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering, sacrificing what he can afford together with the grain offering. In this way the priest will make atonement before the LORD for the one to be cleansed. Holman Christian Standard Bible one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering, sacrificing what he can afford together with the grain offering. In this way the priest will make atonement before the LORD for the one to be cleansed. American Standard Version even such as he is able to get, the one for a sin-offering, and the other for a burnt-offering, with the meal-offering: and the priest shall make atonement for him that is to be cleansed before Jehovah. English Revised Version even such as he is able to get, the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering, with the meal offering: and the priest shall make atonement for him that is to be cleansed before the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation and sacrifice it as an offering for sin. He will take the other and sacrifice it as a burnt offering together with the grain offering. So in the LORD's presence the priest will make peace with the LORD for the one who is being cleansed. Good News Translation as the sin offering and the other as the burnt offering with the grain offering. In this way the priest shall perform the ritual of purification. International Standard Version Based on what he can afford, one is for a sin offering and the other is for a whole burnt offering. Along with the grain offering, the priest is to make atonement for the person to be cleansed in the LORD's presence. NET Bible a sin offering and the other a burnt offering along with the grain offering. So the priest is to make atonement for the one being cleansed before the LORD. New Heart English Bible the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering, with the meal offering. The priest shall make atonement for him who is to be cleansed before the LORD." Webster's Bible Translation Even such as he is able to get, the one for a sin-offering, and the other for a burnt-offering, with the meat-offering. And the priest shall make an atonement for him that is to be cleansed, before the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleone 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. World English Bible of the kind he is able to afford, the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering, with the meal offering. The priest shall make atonement for him who is to be cleansed before Yahweh.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Version[even] that which his hand reaches to), one a sin-offering and one a burnt-offering, besides the present, and the priest has made atonement for him who is to be cleansed before YHWH. Berean Literal Bible that which his hand reaches, the one as a sin offering and the one as a burnt offering, with the grain offering. And the priest shall make atonement upon the one being cleansed before the face of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation even that which his hand reacheth to), the one a sin-offering, and the one a burnt offering, besides the present, and the priest hath made atonement for him who is to be cleansed before Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation What his hand shall attain, the one the sin, and the one the burnt-offering upon the gift. And the priest expiated for him being cleansed, before Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOne for trespass, and the other for a holocaust, with their libations. Catholic Public Domain Version one for transgression, and the other as a holocaust, with their libations. New American Bible the priest shall offer one as a purification offering and the other as a burnt offering, along with the grain offering. Thus shall the priest make atonement before the LORD for the person who is being purified. New Revised Standard Version one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering, along with a grain offering; and the priest shall make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the one being cleansed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOne shall be for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering, with the meal offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him who is to be cleansed before the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And one will be in the place of sin and one for burning on the meal offering and the Priest shall atone before LORD JEHOVAH for him who is cleansed. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917even such as his means suffice for, the one for a sin-offering, and the other for a burnt-offering, with the meal-offering; and the priest shall make atonement for him that is to be cleansed before the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation the one for a sin-offering, the other for a whole-burnt-offering with the meat-offering, and the priest shall make an atonement before the Lord for him that is under purification. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Cleansing from Skin Diseases…30Then he must sacrifice the turtledoves or young pigeons, whichever he can afford, 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. 32This is the law for someone who has a skin disease and cannot afford the cost of his cleansing.”… Cross References one as a sin offering Numbers 6:11 And the priest is to offer one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering to make atonement for him, because he has sinned by being in the presence of the dead body. On that day he must consecrate his head again. Numbers 15:24 and if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, then the whole congregation is to prepare one young bull as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering. Leviticus 4:3 If the anointed priest sins, bringing guilt on the people, he must bring to the LORD a young bull without blemish as a sin offering for the sin he has committed. and the other as a burnt offering, 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 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD. Numbers 28:3 And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. together with the grain offering. Exodus 29:41 And offer the second lamb at twilight with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning, as a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD. Numbers 28:5 along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives. Numbers 15:4 then the one presenting his offering to the LORD shall also present a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a quarter hin of olive oil. In this way the priest will make atonement Leviticus 4:20 He shall offer this bull just as he did the bull for the sin offering; in this way the priest will make atonement on their behalf, and they will be forgiven. 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 15:28 And the priest shall make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the person who erred by sinning unintentionally; and when atonement has been made for him, he will be forgiven. before the LORD Leviticus 1:11 He shall slaughter it on the north side of the altar before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to splatter its blood against the altar on all sides. Leviticus 1:5 And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 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. for the one to be cleansed. Leviticus 13:6 The priest will examine him again on the seventh day, and if the sore has faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean; it is a rash. The person must wash his clothes and be clean. Treasury of Scripture Even such as he is able to get, the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering, with the meat offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for him that is to be cleansed before the LORD. Jump to Previous Able Afford Atonement Behalf Besides Burnt Burnt-Offering Cereal Cleansed Grain Hand Meal Meal-Offering Means Meat Meat-Offering Oblation Offer Offering Present Priest Reacheth Sin Sin-Offering Suffice Together WayJump to Next Able Afford Atonement Behalf Besides Burnt Burnt-Offering Cereal Cleansed Grain Hand Meal Meal-Offering Means Meat Meat-Offering Oblation Offer Offering Present Priest Reacheth Sin Sin-Offering Suffice Together WayLeviticus 14 1. The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper33. The signs of leprosy in a house 48. The cleansing of that house one as a sin offering The sin offering in Leviticus is a crucial aspect of the sacrificial system, designed to atone for unintentional sins and restore the sinner to a right relationship with God. This offering underscores the seriousness of sin and the need for purification. The sin offering points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who bore the sins of humanity, fulfilling the law's requirements and providing a way for complete atonement. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestThe priest acts as a mediator between God and the people, performing the rituals necessary for atonement and cleansing. 2. The One to be Cleansed This refers to the individual who has been afflicted with a skin disease (often translated as leprosy) and is seeking ritual purification. 3. Sin Offering A sacrifice made to atone for sin, symbolizing the removal of sin and impurity. 4. Burnt Offering A sacrifice that is completely consumed by fire, symbolizing total dedication to God. 5. Grain Offering An offering of flour, oil, and frankincense, symbolizing thanksgiving and dedication to God. Teaching Points The Role of Sacrifice in AtonementSacrifices in the Old Testament were essential for atonement, pointing to the need for a mediator between God and humanity. Symbolism of Offerings Each offering (sin, burnt, grain) has a specific purpose and symbolism, reflecting aspects of repentance, dedication, and thanksgiving. God’s Provision for All The allowance for different types of offerings based on economic status shows God's inclusivity and care for all individuals. Christ as the Fulfillment Jesus Christ fulfills the sacrificial system, offering Himself as the ultimate sacrifice for sin, rendering the old system obsolete. Holistic Cleansing The process of cleansing in Leviticus is both physical and spiritual, reminding us of the comprehensive nature of God's redemption. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 14:31?2. How does Leviticus 14:31 illustrate God's provision for the poor in sacrifices? 3. What does "according to his means" teach about God's fairness and justice? 4. How does this verse connect to Jesus' sacrifice for all, rich or poor? 5. How can we apply the principle of giving according to our means today? 6. What does Leviticus 14:31 reveal about God's inclusivity in worship practices? 7. What is the significance of the offerings in Leviticus 14:31 for purification rituals? 8. How does Leviticus 14:31 reflect the broader theme of atonement in the Bible? 9. Why are two different offerings required in Leviticus 14:31 for cleansing? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 14? 11. Leviticus 2:14: Is there historical or archeological evidence of firstfruits rituals precisely matching these detailed instructions? 12. In Leviticus 4:2, why would God require a sin offering for an unintentional act if it was done unknowingly? 13. (Leviticus 6:24-30) How can a 'most holy' offering simultaneously require burning outside the camp, and does this present a logical or theological contradiction? 14. How does sacrifice lead to spiritual growth? What Does Leviticus 14:31 Mean One as a sin offeringLeviticus 14:31 begins, “one as a sin offering…”. • The sin offering focuses on the removal of guilt (Leviticus 4:27-31). Even though leprosy was a physical condition, its ritual uncleanness symbolized the deeper problem of sin that separates people from God (Isaiah 59:2). • By prescribing a sin offering, God shows that cleansing is not only about outward health but about restoring fellowship with Him (Hebrews 9:22; 1 Peter 2:24). • The worshiper brings the bird, but the priest applies the blood, pointing ahead to Christ, our High Priest, who mediates forgiveness (Hebrews 4:14-16). And the other as a burnt offering “…and the other as a burnt offering…”. • The burnt offering is wholly consumed on the altar (Leviticus 1:3-9), symbolizing total surrender to God. • After sin is dealt with, wholehearted devotion naturally follows (Romans 12:1). • The pairing of sin and burnt offerings teaches that cleansing is never an end in itself; it leads to renewed commitment and worship (Mark 12:33). Together with the grain offering “…together with the grain offering.”. • The grain offering (Leviticus 2) represents gratitude for God’s provision—no blood, just fine flour, oil, and frankincense. • By adding it here, God weaves thankfulness into the very process of restoration (Psalm 50:14). • Since grain was daily sustenance, this offering also hints that every aspect of life—ordinary and sacred—belongs to Him (John 6:35). In this way the priest will make atonement before the LORD “In this way the priest will make atonement before the LORD…”. • Atonement means a covering or reconciliation (Leviticus 17:11). • The priest stands as the ordained mediator; his actions foreshadow Christ, who “entered the Most Holy Place once for all” (Hebrews 9:12-14). • Notice the phrase “before the LORD” (Romans 5:1-2). True cleansing always happens in God’s presence—not by human effort but by His provision. For the one to be cleansed “…for the one to be cleansed.”. • The goal is personal restoration. The former leper is now welcomed back into worship and community life (Leviticus 13:45-46; 14:8-9). • Jesus echoes this pattern when He tells cleansed lepers to show themselves to the priest (Luke 5:12-14). • Spiritually, everyone in Christ experiences a similar journey: confession, cleansing, and reinstatement into fellowship (1 John 1:7-9). summary Leviticus 14:31 teaches that complete restoration involves three movements: guilt removed (sin offering), life dedicated (burnt offering), and gratitude expressed (grain offering). By these God-given steps the priest “makes atonement before the LORD” so the healed person can fully re-enter worship and community. In Christ, the ultimate Priest and sacrifice, these same truths find their perfect fulfillment, offering each believer full cleansing, renewed devotion, and daily thanksgiving. Hebrew oneהָאֶחָ֥ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ) Article | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first as a sin offering חַטָּ֛את (ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender and the other הָאֶחָ֥ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ) Article | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first as a burnt offering, עֹלָ֖ה (‘ō·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering together with עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the grain offering. הַמִּנְחָ֑ה (ham·min·ḥāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering In this way the priest הַכֹּהֵ֛ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest will make atonement וְכִפֶּ֧ר (wə·ḵip·per) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3722: To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel 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 for עַ֥ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the one to be cleansed. הַמִּטַּהֵ֖ר (ham·miṭ·ṭa·hêr) Article | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure Links Leviticus 14:31 NIVLeviticus 14:31 NLT Leviticus 14:31 ESV Leviticus 14:31 NASB Leviticus 14:31 KJV Leviticus 14:31 BibleApps.com Leviticus 14:31 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 14:31 Chinese Bible Leviticus 14:31 French Bible Leviticus 14:31 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 14:31 Even such as he is able (Le Lv Lev.) |
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