Leviticus 14:49
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;

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;

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.

Majority Standard Bible
He is to take two birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop to purify the house;

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:

World English Bible
To cleanse the house he shall take two birds, cedar wood, scarlet, and hyssop.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he has taken two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop for the cleansing of the house;

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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
And 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 ...
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Context
Cleansing a Home
48If, 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
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 19:6
The priest is to take cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet wool and throw them onto the burning heifer.

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.

Hebrews 9:19-22
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, / saying, “This is the blood of the covenant, which God has commanded you to keep.” / In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship. ...

Psalm 51:7
Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

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.

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.

Isaiah 52:15
so He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. For they will see what they have not been told, and they will understand what they have not heard.

Ezekiel 36:25
I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols.

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.”

Hebrews 10:4
because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

Hebrews 10:22
let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.


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: …

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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














To cleanse the house
The phrase "to cleanse the house" refers to the ritual purification process prescribed by God for a house afflicted with mold or mildew, which was considered unclean. In the Hebrew context, the word for "cleanse" is "טָהֵר" (taher), which means to purify or make ceremonially clean. This reflects the broader biblical theme of holiness and the separation from impurity, emphasizing God's desire for His people to live in purity and righteousness.

he is to take
This phrase indicates the action required by the priest, who acts as an intermediary between God and the people. The priest's role is crucial in the Old Testament as a mediator of God's laws and rituals. The Hebrew verb "לָקַח" (laqach) means to take or to bring, signifying the priest's active participation in the cleansing process, which underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands.

two birds
The use of "two birds" in the cleansing ritual is symbolic and significant. Birds, often sparrows or doves, were common in sacrificial rites due to their availability and symbolic representation of innocence and purity. The Hebrew word for bird, "צִפּוֹר" (tsippor), is used here, and the duality of the birds may represent the dual aspects of cleansing and atonement, pointing to the future ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who cleanses us from sin.

cedar wood
"Cedar wood" is mentioned frequently in the Bible, known for its durability and pleasant aroma. The Hebrew word "אֶרֶז" (erez) refers to the cedar tree, which was highly valued in ancient times. Cedar wood's inclusion in the ritual symbolizes strength and incorruptibility, qualities that are associated with God's eternal nature and the enduring purity He desires for His people.

scarlet yarn
The "scarlet yarn" is a vivid red thread used in various purification rites. The Hebrew term "שָׁנִי" (shani) refers to the color scarlet, which is often associated with sacrifice and atonement in the Bible. This color symbolizes the blood of sacrifices, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood cleanses believers from sin.

and hyssop
"Hyssop" is a plant used in ancient purification rituals, known for its cleansing properties. The Hebrew word "אֵזוֹב" (ezov) refers to this plant, which was used to sprinkle blood or water in purification ceremonies. Hyssop's inclusion in the ritual highlights the theme of cleansing and purification, as seen in Psalm 51:7, where David prays, "Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean." This points to the spiritual cleansing available through faith in 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.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[The priest] is to take
וְלָקַ֛ח (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


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