Leviticus 14:26

Study note

Setting — The priest acts during the purification ritual, immediately after applying the guilt offering’s blood to the recipient’s right ear, thumb, and toe. He prepares the oil as the next step in the cleansing sequence.

The words — יִצֹק (yi.Tzok) means “he will pour,” and כַּף (kaf) denotes “palm.” The text specifies the priest pours oil onto his own left palm.

The thread — The action bridges Leviticus 14:25 and 14:27, where the same oil is later sprinkled seven times before the Lord. The left palm serves as the temporary vessel for the subsequent sprinkling rite.

Why it lands — The verse demands precise attention to ritual sequence and physical preparation. It establishes that sacred actions require measured, orderly steps rather than spontaneous gestures.

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