Leviticus 14:15

Study note

Setting — The text addresses the priest administering the purification ritual for a healed leper. At this moment, he has just applied the guilt offering's blood to the recipient's right ear, thumb, and big toe.

The words — The verse highlights וְ/יָצַק (ve./ya.Tzak), meaning "and he will pour," and כַּ֥ף (kaf), meaning "the palm." These terms specify the precise action of transferring oil into the priest's left hand.

The thread — The physical pouring of oil into the priest's palm corresponds to the scriptural motif of anointing found in Psalm 45:7, John 3:34, and 1 John 2:20. These passages extend the ritual act into declarations of divine favor and the Spirit's unmeasured work.

Why it lands — The instruction requires the priest to perform a deliberate, measured transfer of oil before proceeding to the sevenfold sprinkling. It demands attention to ritual precision and the orderly progression of the cleansing ceremony.

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