Leviticus 14:20
New International Version
and offer it on the altar, together with the grain offering, and make atonement for them, and they will be clean.

New Living Translation
and offer it on the altar along with the grain offering. Through this process, the priest will purify the person who was healed, and the person will be ceremonially clean.

English Standard Version
And the priest shall offer the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar. Thus the priest shall make atonement for him, and he shall be clean.

Berean Standard Bible
and offer it on the altar, with the grain offering, to make atonement for him, and he will be clean.

King James Bible
And the priest shall offer the burnt offering and the meat offering upon the altar: and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and he shall be clean.

New King James Version
And the priest shall offer the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar. So the priest shall make atonement for him, and he shall be clean.

New American Standard Bible
The priest shall offer up the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar. So the priest shall make atonement for him, and he will be clean.

NASB 1995
“The priest shall offer up the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar. Thus the priest shall make atonement for him, and he will be clean.

NASB 1977
“And the priest shall offer up the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar. Thus the priest shall make atonement for him, and he shall be clean.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the priest shall offer up the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar. Thus the priest shall make atonement for him, and he will be clean.

Amplified Bible
The priest shall offer the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar; and the priest shall make atonement for him, and he shall be clean.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest is to offer the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar. The priest will make atonement for him, and he will be clean.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priest is to offer the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar. The priest will make atonement for him, and he will be clean.”

American Standard Version
and the priest shall offer the burnt-offering and the meal-offering upon the altar: and the priest shall make atonement for him, and he shall be clean.

English Revised Version
and the priest shall offer the burnt offering and the meal offering upon the altar: and the priest shall make atonement for him, and he shall be clean.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The priest will sacrifice the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar. So the priest will make peace with the LORD for that person, and the person who had the skin disease will be clean.

Good News Translation
and offer it with the grain offering on the altar. In this way the priest shall perform the ritual of purification, and you will be ritually clean.

International Standard Version
The priest is to offer both the whole burnt and the grain offerings on the altar. After the priest makes atonement for him, he will be clean."

Majority Standard Bible
and offer it on the altar, with the grain offering, to make atonement for him, and he will be clean.

NET Bible
and the priest is to offer the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar. So the priest is to make atonement for him and he will be clean.

New Heart English Bible
and the priest shall offer the burnt offering and the meal offering on the altar. The priest shall make atonement for him, and he shall be clean.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priest shall offer the burnt-offering, and the meat-offering upon the altar: and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and he shall be clean.

World English Bible
then the priest shall offer the burnt offering and the meal offering on the altar. The priest shall make atonement for him, and he shall be clean.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the priest has caused the burnt-offering to ascend, also the present, on the altar, and the priest has made atonement for him, and he has been clean.

Young's Literal Translation
and the priest hath caused the burnt-offering to ascend, also the present, on the altar, and the priest hath made atonement for him, and he hath been clean.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest brought up the burnt-offering and the gift upon the altar: and the priest expiated for him, and he was cleansed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And put it on the altar with the libations thereof, and the man shall be rightly cleansed.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and place it upon the altar with its libations, and the man will be duly cleansed.

New American Bible
The priest shall offer the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar before the LORD. Thus shall the priest make atonement for the person, and the individual will become clean.

New Revised Standard Version
and the priest shall offer the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar. Thus the priest shall make atonement on his behalf and he shall be clean.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall offer the burnt offering and the meal offering upon the altar; and the priest shall make an atonement for him and he shall be clean.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest shall offer up burning peace offering and fine wheat flour on the altar and the Priest shall atone for him and he shall be clean.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the priest shall offer the burnt-offering and the meal-offering upon the altar; and the priest shall make atonement for him, and he shall be clean.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest shall offer the whole-burnt-offering, and the sacrifice upon the altar before the Lord; and the priest shall make atonement for him, and he shall be cleansed.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Cleansing from Skin Diseases
19Then 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 20 and offer it on the altar, with the grain offering, to make atonement for him, and he will be clean. 21If, however, the person is poor and cannot afford these offerings, he is to take one male lamb as a guilt offering to be waved to make atonement for him, along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil for a grain offering, a log of olive oil,…

Cross References
Hebrews 10:1-10
For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. / If it could, would not the offerings have ceased? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt the guilt of their sins. / Instead, those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, ...

Hebrews 9:13-14
For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Hebrews 9:22
According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

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 Peter 1:18-19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

Hebrews 13:11-12
Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp. / And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood.

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

2 Corinthians 5:21
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

Matthew 8:4
Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”

Mark 1:44
“See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

Luke 5:14
“Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

Leviticus 1:4-9
He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. / 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. / Next, he is to skin the burnt offering and cut it into pieces. ...

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 5:10
And the priest must prepare the second bird as a burnt offering according to the ordinance. In this way the priest will make atonement for him for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven.


Treasury of Scripture

And the priest shall offer the burnt offering and the meat offering on the altar: and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and he shall be clean.

Leviticus 14:10
And on the eighth day he shall take two he lambs without blemish, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish, and three tenth deals of fine flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, and one log of oil.

Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

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Leviticus 14
1. The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper
33. The signs of leprosy in a house
48. The cleansing of that house














Then the priest
The role of the priest in ancient Israel was pivotal, serving as a mediator between God and the people. The Hebrew word for priest, "kohen," signifies one who is set apart for sacred duties. In the context of Leviticus, the priest's responsibilities included performing rituals that symbolized purification and reconciliation with God. This highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and the necessity of a divinely appointed mediator in the process of atonement.

is to offer
The act of offering in Hebrew, "qarab," means to bring near or present. This signifies the priest's role in bringing the offerings before God, symbolizing the people's desire to draw near to Him. The offering is not merely a ritualistic act but a profound expression of faith and obedience, acknowledging God's holiness and the need for His mercy.

the burnt offering
The burnt offering, or "olah" in Hebrew, was a sacrifice that was completely consumed by fire on the altar. It represents total dedication and surrender to God. Historically, the burnt offering was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures, but in Israel, it held a unique significance as a means of atonement and worship, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ.

and the grain offering
The grain offering, known as "minchah" in Hebrew, was a tribute to God, often consisting of fine flour, oil, and frankincense. It symbolized the fruits of human labor and gratitude for God's provision. This offering underscores the principle of giving back to God from the blessings He has bestowed, reflecting a heart of thankfulness and dependence on His sustenance.

on the altar
The altar, or "mizbeach" in Hebrew, was the sacred place where offerings were made to God. It served as a physical representation of divine presence and a focal point for worship. The altar's centrality in the sacrificial system highlights the necessity of approaching God on His terms, through prescribed means, which foreshadows the ultimate altar of the cross.

Thus the priest will make atonement
Atonement, "kaphar" in Hebrew, means to cover or reconcile. The priest's role in making atonement was to mediate the restoration of the relationship between the individual and God. This act of atonement prefigures the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ, who, as our High Priest, reconciles us to God through His sacrifice.

for him
The personal nature of atonement is emphasized here. It is not a generic or abstract concept but a specific act for the individual. This underscores the personal relationship God desires with each person and the personal responsibility each has to seek reconciliation with Him.

and he will be clean
The concept of being clean, "tahor" in Hebrew, signifies ritual purity and the removal of defilement. In the Levitical system, cleanliness was essential for participating in the community and worship. Spiritually, it points to the cleansing from sin that believers receive through faith in Christ, enabling them to stand blameless before God. This promise of cleansing is a profound assurance of God's grace and the transformative power of His forgiveness.

(20) Shall offer the burnt offering.--With the offering of the burnt offering, accompanied by the meat offering mentioned in Leviticus 14:10, concluded the second and last stage of the purification of the leper, which completely restored him to the privileges of the sanctuary.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and offer
וְהֶעֱלָ֧ה (wə·he·‘ĕ·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

[it]
הָעֹלָ֥ה (hā·‘ō·lāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

on the altar,
הַמִּזְבֵּ֑חָה (ham·miz·bê·ḥāh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4196: An altar

with
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

the grain offering,
הַמִּנְחָ֖ה (ham·min·ḥāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering

to make atonement
וְכִפֶּ֥ר (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 him,
עָלָ֛יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

and he will be clean.
וְטָהֵֽר׃ (wə·ṭā·hêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure


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