Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version To purify the house he is to take two birds and some cedar wood, scarlet yarn and hyssop. New Living Translation To purify the house the priest must take two birds, a stick of cedar, some scarlet yarn, and a hyssop branch. English Standard Version And for the cleansing of the house he shall take two small birds, with cedarwood and scarlet yarn and hyssop, Berean Standard Bible He is to take two birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop to purify the house; Berean Literal Bible And he shall take to cleanse from sin the house two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet yarn, and hyssop, King James Bible And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop: New King James Version And he shall take, to cleanse the house, two birds, cedar wood, scarlet, and hyssop. New American Standard Bible To cleanse the house then, he shall take two birds, cedar wood, a scarlet string, and hyssop, NASB 1995 “To cleanse the house then, he shall take two birds and cedar wood and a scarlet string and hyssop, NASB 1977 “To cleanse the house then, he shall take two birds and cedar wood and a scarlet string and hyssop, Legacy Standard Bible To cleanse the house then, he shall take two birds and cedar wood and a scarlet string and hyssop, Amplified Bible To cleanse the house then, he shall take two birds and cedar wood and scarlet string and hyssop; Berean Annotated Bible He is to take two birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop to purify the house; Christian Standard Bible He is to take two birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop to purify the house, Holman Christian Standard Bible He is to take two birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop to purify the house, American Standard Version And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop: Contemporary English Version Then, to show that the house is now clean, he will get two birds, a stick of cedar wood, a piece of red yarn, and a branch from a hyssop plant and bring them to the house. English Revised Version And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop: GOD'S WORD® Translation "The priest must take two birds, cedar wood, red yarn, and a hyssop sprig and use them to make the house clean. Good News Translation To purify the house, he shall take two birds, some cedar wood, a red cord, and a sprig of hyssop. International Standard Version In order to cleanse the house, he is to take two birds, some cedar wood, two crimson threads, and some hyssop. NET Bible Then he is to take two birds, a piece of cedar wood, a scrap of crimson fabric, and some twigs of hyssop to decontaminate the house, New Heart English Bible To cleanse the house he shall take two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop. Webster's Bible Translation And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds, and cedar-wood, and scarlet, and hyssop: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe is to take two birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop to purify the house; World English Bible To cleanse the house he shall take two birds, cedar wood, scarlet, and hyssop. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he has taken two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop for the cleansing of the house; Berean Literal Bible And he shall take to cleanse from sin the house two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet yarn, and hyssop, Young's Literal Translation 'And he hath taken for the cleansing of the house two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop; Smith's Literal Translation And he took to cleanse the house two birds, and cedar wood, and double scarlet, and hyssop. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd for the purification thereof he shall take two sparrows, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop: Catholic Public Domain Version And for its purification, he shall take two sparrows, and cedar wood, and vermillion, as well as hyssop, New American Bible To purify the house, he shall take two birds, as well as cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop. New Revised Standard Version For the cleansing of the house he shall take two birds, with cedarwood and crimson yarn and hyssop, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he shall take to cleanse the house two birds alive and clean and cedar wood and hyssop and scarlet material; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shall take for the cleansing of the house two living pure sparrows, and wood of cedar and hyssop and dye of scarlet: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds, and cedar-wood, and scarlet, and hyssop. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he shall take to purify the house two clean living birds, and cedar wood, and spun scarlet, and hyssop. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Cleansing a Home48If, however, the priest comes and inspects it, and the mildew has not spread after the house has been replastered, he shall pronounce the house clean, because the mildew is gone. 49He is to take two birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop to purify the house; 50and he shall slaughter one of the birds over fresh water in a clay pot.… Cross References He is to take two birds, Leviticus 12:8 But 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.’” Numbers 6:10 On the eighth day he must bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Luke 2:24 and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” cedar wood, Numbers 19:6 The priest is to take cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet wool and throw them onto the burning heifer. 1 Kings 5:6 Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.” scarlet yarn, Exodus 25:4 blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; Hebrews 9:19 For when Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people, and hyssop Numbers 19:18 Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to take some hyssop, dip it in the water, and sprinkle the tent, all the furnishings, and the people who were there. He is also to sprinkle the one who touched a bone, a grave, or a person who has died or been slain. Psalm 51:7 Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Exodus 12:22 Take a cluster of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin, and brush the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe. None of you shall go out the door of his house until morning. to purify the house; 2 Chronicles 29:16-18 So the priests went inside the house of the LORD to cleanse it, and they brought out to the courtyard all the unclean things that they found in the temple of the LORD. Then the Levites took these things and carried them out to the Kidron Valley. / They began the consecration on the first day of the first month, and on the eighth day of the month they reached the portico of the LORD. For eight more days they consecrated the house of the LORD itself, finishing on the sixteenth day of the first month. / Then they went in to King Hezekiah and reported, “We have cleansed the entire house of the LORD, the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the table of the showbread with all its utensils. Ezekiel 43:20 You are to take some of its blood and put it on the four horns of the altar, on the four corners of the ledge, and all around the rim; thus you will cleanse the altar and make atonement for it. John 2:16-17 To those selling doves He said, “Get these out of here! How dare you turn My Father’s house into a marketplace!” / His disciples remembered that it is written: “Zeal for Your house will consume Me.” 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! Numbers 19:9 Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to gather up the ashes of the heifer and store them in a ceremonially clean place outside the camp. They must be kept by the congregation of Israel for preparing the water of purification; this is for purification from sin. Numbers 19:17 For the purification of the unclean person, take some of the ashes of the burnt sin offering, put them in a jar, and pour fresh water over them. Treasury of Scripture And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop: Leviticus 14:4-7 Then shall the priest command to take for him that is to be cleansed two birds alive and clean, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop: … Jump to Previous Birds Cedar Cedarwood Cedar-Wood Clean Cleanse Cleansing Defilement House Hyssop Order Purge Purify Red Scarlet Small String Stuff Thread Wood YarnJump to Next Birds Cedar Cedarwood Cedar-Wood Clean Cleanse Cleansing Defilement House Hyssop Order Purge Purify Red Scarlet Small String Stuff Thread Wood YarnLeviticus 14 1. The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper33. The signs of leprosy in a house 48. The cleansing of that house He is to take two birds In the purification rituals of Leviticus, birds are often used as a symbol of innocence and purity. The use of two birds here parallels the ritual for cleansing a person from leprosy earlier in the chapter. One bird is sacrificed, symbolizing atonement, while the other is released, representing freedom and new life. This duality can be seen as a type of Christ's death and resurrection, where His sacrifice brings atonement and His resurrection offers new life. cedar wood scarlet yarn and hyssop to purify the house Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestThe priest is responsible for performing the purification rituals, acting as a mediator between God and the people. 2. House Represents the dwelling place of the Israelites, which can become unclean and require purification. 3. Two Birds Used in the purification ritual, symbolizing cleansing and atonement. 4. Cedar Wood A durable and aromatic wood, symbolizing strength and purification. 5. Scarlet Yarn Represents the color of blood, symbolizing sacrifice and cleansing. 6. Hyssop A plant used for sprinkling in purification rites, symbolizing cleansing and purification. Teaching Points Symbolism of CleansingThe elements used in the purification ritual (birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, hyssop) symbolize the comprehensive nature of God's cleansing. Just as these elements were used to purify a physical space, God desires to purify our hearts and lives. Role of the Priest The priest's role in the purification process highlights the need for a mediator. In the New Testament, Jesus is our High Priest, mediating on our behalf and providing ultimate purification through His sacrifice. Importance of Obedience The detailed instructions for purification underscore the importance of obedience to God's commands. In our lives, we are called to follow God's instructions for living a holy life. Spiritual Cleansing Just as the house required physical cleansing, we require spiritual cleansing from sin. This is achieved through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Community and Holiness The purification of a house reflects the communal aspect of holiness. Our personal and communal spaces should reflect God's holiness and purity. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 14:49?2. How does Leviticus 14:49 illustrate God's provision for cleansing and restoration? 3. What significance do the "two birds" hold in Leviticus 14:49's purification process? 4. How does Leviticus 14:49 connect to Christ's atoning sacrifice for sin? 5. How can we apply Leviticus 14:49's principles of cleansing in our spiritual lives? 6. What does Leviticus 14:49 teach about God's holiness and our need for purity? 7. What is the significance of using birds in Leviticus 14:49 for purification rituals? 8. How does Leviticus 14:49 reflect ancient Israelite views on cleanliness and holiness? 9. Why are cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop used in Leviticus 14:49? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 14? 11. How can one explain the instruction for dealing with mold or “leprous” houses (Leviticus 14:33-53) given the differences in understanding mold remediation today? 12. How could sprinkling bird blood and water (Leviticus 14:1-7) realistically cure or cleanse a contagious skin disease by any scientific or medical standard? 13. Why does Leviticus 14:4-6 use cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop, and is there historical or archaeological evidence of their effectiveness in disease control? 14. How do we reconcile the elaborate purification rituals (Leviticus 14:1-32) with modern understanding of infection and disease transmission? What Does Leviticus 14:49 Mean He is to take two birds• The cleansing of a mildew-stricken house begins just as the earlier rite for a healed leper did (Leviticus 14:4-7), linking personal and household redemption. • One bird is killed over fresh water; the living bird, dipped in that blood, is released (Leviticus 14:50-53). The picture is unmistakable: – Death and new life, foreshadowing Christ who “entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood” (Hebrews 9:12). – Substitution—the innocent dies so the guilty may go free, echoing Isaiah 53:5. • Even sparrows matter to God (Matthew 10:29-31); how much more the family that trusts Him. cedar wood • Cedar’s durability and aroma (1 Kings 6:18) symbolize incorruptible strength; it also appears in the red-heifer purification (Numbers 19:6). • Its use here assures the homeowner that God’s cleansing endures: “The righteous will grow like a cedar of Lebanon” (Psalm 92:12). • A house once defiled can stand firm again when the Lord rebuilds it. scarlet yarn • Scarlet calls to mind blood and ransom. Rahab’s safety depended on a scarlet cord (Joshua 2:18-21); the Tabernacle’s curtains were woven with scarlet (Exodus 26:1). • Isaiah 1:18 promises that crimson sin can become white through divine forgiveness. • The thread in this rite points to Jesus, whose blood “speaks a better word” (Hebrews 12:24) and secures lasting redemption (Hebrews 9:12-14). and hyssop • A small, common plant used to apply Passover blood (Exodus 12:22) and invoked for personal cleansing (Psalm 51:7). • At the cross a hyssop stalk lifted sour wine to Jesus’ lips (John 19:29), linking the plant with the ultimate act of purification. • Hyssop shows that cleansing must be applied—faith appropriates what Christ accomplished. to purify the house • The priest “shall purify the house with the bird’s blood, the cedar wood, the scarlet yarn, and the hyssop” (Leviticus 14:52-53). • God cares about spaces as well as souls. A contaminated house can be restored, reflecting His desire to dwell among a clean people. • Under the new covenant, believers themselves are “God’s house” (Hebrews 3:6; 1 Peter 2:5) and “a temple of the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 3:16). Christ’s sacrifice now purifies hearts, homes, and congregations so they may stand holy before Him (Ephesians 5:26-27). summary Leviticus 14:49 weaves the gospel into ritual: two birds proclaim substitutionary death and liberating life; cedar wood promises lasting strength; scarlet yarn highlights atoning blood; hyssop applies that cleansing personally. Together they assure us that God provides complete, enduring purification for every house—and every heart—that turns to the saving work of Jesus Christ. (49-53) And he shall take to cleanse the house.--The same rites are prescribed for cleansing the house which were performed in cleansing the healed leper (see Leviticus 14:3-7), with the exception of the sacrifices which the man brought afterwards, and which were necessarily absent in the case of the restored leprous house.Hebrew [The priest] is to takeוְלָקַ֛ח (wə·lā·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take two שְׁתֵּ֣י (šə·tê) Number - fdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) birds, צִפֳּרִ֑ים (ṣip·po·rîm) Noun - common plural Strong's 6833: A little bird cedar אֶ֔רֶז (’e·rez) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 730: A cedar tree wood, וְעֵ֣ץ (wə·‘êṣ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood scarlet yarn, וּשְׁנִ֥י (ū·šə·nî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8144: Crimson, the insect, its color, stuff dyed with it and hyssop וְאֵזֹֽב׃ (wə·’ê·zōḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 231: Hyssop to purify לְחַטֵּ֥א (lə·ḥaṭ·ṭê) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn the house; הַבַּ֖יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Links Leviticus 14:49 NIVLeviticus 14:49 NLT Leviticus 14:49 ESV Leviticus 14:49 NASB Leviticus 14:49 KJV Leviticus 14:49 BibleApps.com Leviticus 14:49 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 14:49 Chinese Bible Leviticus 14:49 French Bible Leviticus 14:49 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 14:49 To cleanse the house he shall take (Le Lv Lev.) |
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