Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He shall offer them before the LORD to make atonement for her, and then she will be ceremonially clean from her flow of blood. “’These are the regulations for the woman who gives birth to a boy or a girl. New Living Translation The priest will then present them to the LORD to purify her. Then she will be ceremonially clean again after her bleeding at childbirth. These are the instructions for a woman after the birth of a son or a daughter. English Standard Version and he shall offer it before the LORD and make atonement for her. Then she shall be clean from the flow of her blood. This is the law for her who bears a child, either male or female. Berean Standard Bible And the priest will present them before the LORD and make atonement for her; and she shall be ceremonially cleansed from her flow of blood. This is the law for a woman giving birth, whether to a male or to a female. Berean Literal Bible And he shall bring it near before the face of YHWH, and he shall make atonement upon her, and she shall be clean from the flow of her blood. This is the law of the one giving birth, for the male or for the female. King James Bible Who shall offer it before the LORD, and make an atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the issue of her blood. This is the law for her that hath born a male or a female. New King James Version Then he shall offer it before the LORD, and make atonement for her. And she shall be clean from the flow of her blood. This is the law for her who has borne a male or a female. New American Standard Bible Then he shall offer it before the LORD and make atonement for her, and she shall be cleansed from the flow of her blood. This is the law for her who gives birth to a child, whether a male or a female. NASB 1995 Then he shall offer it before the LORD and make atonement for her, and she shall be cleansed from the flow of her blood. This is the law for her who bears a child, whether a male or a female. NASB 1977 ‘Then he shall offer it before the LORD and make atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the flow of her blood. This is the law for her who bears a child, whether a male or a female. Legacy Standard Bible Then he shall bring it near before Yahweh and make atonement for her, and she shall be cleansed from the flow of her blood. This is the law for her who bears a child, whether a male or a female. Amplified Bible and he shall offer it before the LORD and make atonement for her, and she shall be cleansed from the flow of her blood. This is the law for her who gives birth to a child, whether a male or a female child. Berean Annotated Bible And the priest will present them before the LORD {YHWH} and make atonement for her; and she shall be ceremonially cleansed from her flow of blood. This is the law for a woman giving birth, whether to a male or to a female. Christian Standard Bible He will present them before the LORD and make atonement on her behalf; she will be clean from her discharge of blood. This is the law for a woman giving birth, whether to a male or female. Holman Christian Standard Bible He will present them before the LORD and make atonement on her behalf; she will be clean from her discharge of blood. This is the law for a woman giving birth, whether to a male or female. American Standard Version and he shall offer it before Jehovah, and make atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the fountain of her blood. This is the law for her that beareth, whether a male or a female. Contemporary English Version After the priest offers the sacrifices to me, the mother will become completely clean from her loss of blood, whether her child is a boy or a girl. English Revised Version and he shall offer it before the LORD, and make atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the fountain of her blood. This is the law for her that beareth, whether a male or a female. GOD'S WORD® Translation The priest will offer them in the LORD's presence to make peace with the LORD for her. Then she will be clean from her flow of blood. "These are the instructions for the woman who gives birth to a boy or a girl. Good News Translation The priest shall present her offering to the LORD and perform the ritual to take away her impurity, and she will be ritually clean. This, then, is what a woman must do after giving birth. International Standard Version He is to offer it in the LORD's presence and make atonement for her so that she becomes clean from her blood loss. This is the law concerning the bearing of a male or female child. NET Bible The priest is to present it before the LORD and make atonement on her behalf, and she will be clean from her flow of blood. This is the law of the one who bears a child, for the male or the female child. New Heart English Bible and he shall offer it before the LORD, and make atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the fountain of her blood. "'This is the law for her who bears, whether a male or a female. Webster's Bible Translation Who shall offer it before the LORD, and make an atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the issue of her blood. This is the law for her that hath borne a male or a female. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the priest will present them before the LORD and make atonement for her; and she shall be ceremonially cleansed from her flow of blood. This is the law for a woman giving birth, whether to a male or to a female. World English Bible He shall offer it before Yahweh, and make atonement for her; then she shall be cleansed from the fountain of her blood. “‘This is the law for her who bears, whether a male or a female. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has brought it near before YHWH, and has made atonement for her, and she has been cleansed from the fountain of her blood; this [is] the law of her who is bearing, in regard to a male or to a female. Berean Literal Bible And he shall bring it near before the face of YHWH, and he shall make atonement upon her, and she shall be clean from the flow of her blood. This is the law of the one giving birth, for the male or for the female. Young's Literal Translation and he hath brought it near before Jehovah, and hath made atonement for her, and she hath been cleansed from the fountain of her blood; this is the law of her who is bearing, in regard to a male or to a female. Smith's Literal Translation And he offered it before Jehovah, and expiated for her, and cleansed her from the flowing of her blood. This the law of the bringing forth for a male, or for a female. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho shall offer them before the Lord, and shall pray for her, and so she shall be cleansed from the issue of her blood. This is the law for her that beareth a man child or a maid child. Catholic Public Domain Version He shall offer them in the sight of the Lord, and he shall pray for her. And so she shall be cleansed from the issue of her blood. This is the law for one who bears a male or a female. New American Bible The priest shall offer them before the LORD to make atonement for her, and thus she will be clean again after her flow of blood. Such is the ritual for the woman who gives birth to a child, male or female. New Revised Standard Version He shall offer it before the LORD, and make atonement on her behalf; then she shall be clean from her flow of blood. This is the law for her who bears a child, male or female. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he shall offer it before the LORD and make an atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the issue of her blood. This is the law for her who has borne a male child or a female. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shall offer it before LORD JEHOVAH and he shall atone for her and she shall be cleansed from the fountain of blood; this is the Written Law of her who gives birth to a male or a female. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he shall offer it before the LORD, and make atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the fountain of her blood. This is the law for her that beareth, whether a male or a female. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he shall present it before the Lord, and the priest shall make atonement for her, and shall purge her from the fountain of her blood; this is the law of her who bears a male or a female. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Purification after Childbirth…6When the days of her purification are complete, whether for a son or for a daughter, she is to bring to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting a year-old lamb for a burnt offering and a young pigeon or a turtledove for a sin offering. 7And the priest will present them before the LORD and make atonement for her; and she shall be ceremonially cleansed from her flow of blood. This is the law for a woman giving birth, whether to a male or to a female. 8But if she cannot afford a lamb, she shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. Then the priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.’ ”… Cross References And the priest will present them before the LORD Leviticus 14:11 The priest who performs the cleansing shall present the one to be cleansed, together with these offerings, before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Leviticus 16:7 Then he shall take the two goats and present them before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Exodus 29:10-11 You are to present the bull at the front of the Tent of Meeting, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head. / And you shall slaughter the bull before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. and make atonement for her; Leviticus 14:19-20 Then the priest is to sacrifice the sin offering and make atonement for the one to be cleansed from his uncleanness. After that, the priest shall slaughter the burnt offering / and offer it on the altar, with the grain offering, to make atonement for him, and he will be clean. Numbers 15:25-26 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. / Then the whole congregation of Israel and the foreigners residing among them will be forgiven, since it happened to all the people unintentionally. 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. and she shall be ceremonially cleansed from her flow of blood. Leviticus 15:25-27 When a woman has a discharge of her blood for many days at a time other than her menstrual period, or if it continues beyond her period, she will be unclean all the days of her unclean discharge, just as she is during the days of her menstruation. / Any bed on which she lies or any furniture on which she sits during the days of her discharge will be unclean, like her bed during her menstrual period. / Anyone who touches these things will be unclean; he must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. Leviticus 15:19-24 When a woman has a discharge consisting of blood from her body, she will be unclean due to her menstruation for seven days, and anyone who touches her will be unclean until evening. / Anything on which she lies or sits during her menstruation will be unclean, / and anyone who touches her bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. … Mark 5:25-29 And a woman was there who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. / She had borne much agony under the care of many physicians and had spent all she had, but to no avail. Instead, her condition had only grown worse. / When the woman heard about Jesus, she came up through the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak. … This is the law for a woman giving birth, Luke 2:22-24 And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord / (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”), / and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” Leviticus 15:28-30 When a woman is cleansed of her discharge, she must count off seven days, and after that she will be ceremonially clean. / On the eighth day she is to take two turtledoves or two young pigeons and bring them to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. / The priest is to sacrifice one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. In this way the priest will make atonement for her before the LORD for her unclean discharge. Genesis 3:16 To the woman He said: “I will sharply increase your pain in childbirth; in pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.” whether to a male or to a female. Genesis 1:27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Matthew 19:4 Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ Genesis 5:2 Male and female He created them, and He blessed them. And in the day they were created, He called them “man.” Numbers 6:10-12 On the eighth day he must bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. / 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. / He must rededicate his time of separation to the LORD and bring a year-old male lamb as a guilt offering. But the preceding days shall not be counted, because his separation was defiled. Treasury of Scripture Who shall offer it before the LORD, and make an atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the issue of her blood. This is the law for her that has born a male or a female. make Leviticus 1:4 And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. Leviticus 4:20,26,31,35 And he shall do with the bullock as he did with the bullock for a sin offering, so shall he do with this: and the priest shall make an atonement for them, and it shall be forgiven them… Job 1:5 And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually. be cleansed Leviticus 15:28-30 But if she be cleansed of her issue, then she shall number to herself seven days, and after that she shall be clean… a male Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. Jump to Previous Atonement Beareth Bears Blood Born Borne Ceremonially Child Clean Cleansed Either Female Flow Fountain Girl Gives Issue Law Male Present Priest Regulations Sin WhetherJump to Next Atonement Beareth Bears Blood Born Borne Ceremonially Child Clean Cleansed Either Female Flow Fountain Girl Gives Issue Law Male Present Priest Regulations Sin WhetherLeviticus 12 1. The purification of a woman after childbirth6. Her offerings for her purifying And the priest will present them before the LORD In the ancient Israelite context, the role of the priest was crucial in mediating between the people and God. The priest presenting the offerings signifies the act of bringing the woman’s sacrifice into the presence of God, symbolizing her desire for purification and restoration. This act underscores the importance of the priesthood in maintaining the covenant relationship between God and His people, as seen in Exodus 28:1, where Aaron and his sons are set apart for this sacred duty. and make atonement for her; and she shall be ceremonially cleansed from her flow of blood. This is the law for a woman giving birth, whether to a male or to a female. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe covenant God of Israel, who provides laws and instructions for His people. 2. The Priest The mediator who performs the ritual offerings and makes atonement on behalf of the woman. 3. The Woman A mother who has given birth and is undergoing the purification process as prescribed by the law. 4. The Offering A sacrifice made to the LORD, which includes a burnt offering and a sin offering, symbolizing atonement and purification. 5. The Tabernacle The place where the offerings are made, representing God's dwelling among His people. Teaching Points Understanding AtonementThe concept of atonement in Leviticus 12:7 underscores the need for reconciliation with God. It points to the seriousness of sin and impurity and the necessity of a mediator, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The Role of the Priest The priest's role in making atonement highlights the importance of mediation in the Old Testament, which foreshadows Christ as our ultimate High Priest who intercedes for us. Purification and Holiness The purification process signifies the call to holiness and the separation from impurity. It reminds believers of the need for spiritual cleansing and living a life set apart for God. The Value of Obedience The adherence to God's laws, as seen in the purification rites, reflects the importance of obedience to God's commands. It encourages believers to live in accordance with God's Word. Symbolism of Sacrifice The offerings symbolize the cost of sin and the need for a substitute. This points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who paid the price for our sins once and for all. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 12:7?2. How does Leviticus 12:7 emphasize the importance of ritual purification for new mothers? 3. What does the offering in Leviticus 12:7 symbolize in terms of sin and atonement? 4. How does Leviticus 12:7 connect to New Testament teachings on purification and sacrifice? 5. In what ways can we apply the principles of Leviticus 12:7 today? 6. How does Leviticus 12:7 reflect God's concern for holiness and community health? 7. Why does Leviticus 12:7 require a sin offering for childbirth? 8. How does Leviticus 12:7 reflect ancient views on purity and sin? 9. What is the theological significance of purification rituals in Leviticus 12:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 12? 11. How do Jesus' teachings relate to the 613 commandments? 12. What is the meaning of the Blood of Christ? 13. How does calling Jesus 'the Lamb of God' who removes sin (John 1:29) fit with conflicting Old Testament sacrificial laws? 14. In Leviticus 22:3, why would a loving God issue such a severe punishment for priests who approach holy things while unclean? What Does Leviticus 12:7 Mean And the priest will present them before the LORD• After the prescribed waiting period (vv. 1-6), the woman brought two birds—one for a burnt offering, one for a sin offering (Leviticus 12:8). • The priest stood as mediator, placing the offerings “before the LORD,” reflecting God’s holiness and accessibility through ordained means (Exodus 28:1; Hebrews 5:1). • Luke 2:22-24 shows Mary and Joseph following this very command when they brought Jesus to the temple, tying Old-Testament ritual to New-Testament fulfillment. and make atonement for her • “Atonement” signified covering sin and restoring fellowship (Leviticus 4:20; 17:11). Though childbirth is not sinful, the inherited sin nature (Psalm 51:5; Romans 5:12) required continual atoning rites until Christ’s ultimate sacrifice (Hebrews 10:1-10). • The dual offering dealt with both dedication (burnt offering) and purification (sin offering), foreshadowing Jesus, who accomplished both in one act (Romans 3:25; 1 Peter 3:18). and she shall be ceremonially cleansed from her flow of blood • The flow rendered a woman ritually unclean, restricting worship participation (Leviticus 15:19-30). • Once atonement was made, she reentered the covenant community, illustrating God’s concern for restoring fellowship rather than permanent exclusion (Isaiah 1:18). • Christ later demonstrated immediate cleansing power in healing the woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25-34), showing the heart behind the law and its fulfillment in Him. This is the law for a woman giving birth, whether to a male or to a female • Verses 2-5 detail differing purification periods—yet the same concluding ritual applied to both sons and daughters, underscoring universal need for atonement (Acts 10:34-35). • The process reminded Israel of Genesis 3:16, where pain in childbirth was tied to the fall, but also anticipated the offspring who would crush the serpent (Genesis 3:15; Galatians 4:4-5). • By including both male and female births, the statute upheld equal spiritual status before God, even within distinct covenant roles (Numbers 5:3; Galatians 3:28). summary Leviticus 12:7 shows God providing a clear, gracious pathway back to communal worship after childbirth. The priest’s presentation of sacrifices highlights mediation; atonement underscores humanity’s sin nature; cleansing restores relationship; and the universal application to every birth points to equal need and equal grace. Ultimately, the passage anticipates Christ, the final High Priest and perfect sacrifice, who brings complete and lasting purification for all who trust Him. (7) Who shall offer it.--Better, and he shall offer it, that is, the priest shall offer the sin offering. Though two sacrifices were brought--a burnt offering and a sin offering--yet stress is laid on the sin offering, for on it depended the purification and atonement of the mother. Even if the mother gave birth to twins, the administrators of the law during the second Temple decided that the one sin offering here prescribed sufficed.Hebrew And [the priest] will present themוְהִקְרִיב֞וֹ (wə·hiq·rî·ḇōw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach before לִפְנֵ֤י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH and make atonement וְכִפֶּ֣ר (wə·ḵip·per) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3722: To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel for her; עָלֶ֔יהָ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and she shall be cleansed וְטָהֲרָ֖ה (wə·ṭā·hă·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure from her flow מִמְּקֹ֣ר (mim·mə·qōr) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4726: Something dug, a, source, of happiness, wisdom, progeny) of blood. דָּמֶ֑יהָ (dā·me·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed This זֹ֤את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, is the law תּוֹרַת֙ (tō·w·raṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law for a woman giving birth, הַיֹּלֶ֔דֶת (hay·yō·le·ḏeṯ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage whether to a male לַזָּכָ֖ר (laz·zā·ḵār) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2145: Remembered, a male or א֥וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if female. לַנְּקֵבָֽה׃ (lan·nə·qê·ḇāh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5347: A female Links Leviticus 12:7 NIVLeviticus 12:7 NLT Leviticus 12:7 ESV Leviticus 12:7 NASB Leviticus 12:7 KJV Leviticus 12:7 BibleApps.com Leviticus 12:7 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 12:7 Chinese Bible Leviticus 12:7 French Bible Leviticus 12:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 12:7 And he shall offer it before Yahweh (Le Lv Lev.) |
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