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Leviticus 14:14
The priest is to take some of the blood from the guilt offering and put it 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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The priest performs this action during the ritual cleansing of a person, immediately after slaughtering the guilt offering lamb in the sanctuary area where the sin and burnt offerings are prepared.
The words — וְ/לָקַ֣ח (ve./la.Kach) means "and he will take," while הָ/אָשָׁם֒ (ha./'a.Sham) identifies "the guilt offering," specifying the exact source of the blood being applied.
The thread — The text repeats this blood application in Exodus 29:20 and Leviticus 8:23 for priestly consecration, and 2 Corinthians 7:1 transfers the cleansing requirement to believers.
Why it lands — The narrative commands physical contact with sacred blood to mark the recipient, and the New Testament reference demands that readers actively remove defilement from body and spirit in response to these promises.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the priest shall take some of the blood of the trespass offering, and the priest shall put it upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot:
Cross-references
- Exodus 29:20 Slaughter the ram, take some of its blood, and put it on the right earlobes of Aaron and his sons, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet. Splatter the remaining blood on all sides of the altar.
- Leviticus 8:23 Moses slaughtered the ram and took some of its blood and put it on Aaron’s right earlobe, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot.
- 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.
- Isaiah 1:5 Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted.
- Romans 6:13 Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness.
- Romans 6:19 I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. Just as you used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity and to escalating wickedness, so now offer them in slavery to righteousness leading to holiness.
- Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
- 1 Corinthians 6:20 you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.
- Philippians 1:20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
- 1 Peter 1:14 As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.