Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version dip his right forefinger into the oil in his palm, and with his finger sprinkle some of it before the LORD seven times. New Living Translation He will dip his right finger into the oil in his palm and sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the LORD. English Standard Version and dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand and sprinkle some oil with his finger seven times before the LORD. Berean Standard Bible dip his right forefinger into the oil in his left palm, and sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD. King James Bible And the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD: New King James Version Then the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD. New American Standard Bible the priest shall then dip his right-hand finger into the oil that is in his left palm, and with his finger sprinkle some of the oil seven times before the LORD. NASB 1995 the priest shall then dip his right-hand finger into the oil that is in his left palm, and with his finger sprinkle some of the oil seven times before the LORD. NASB 1977 the priest shall then dip his right-hand finger into the oil that is in his left palm, and with his finger sprinkle some of the oil seven times before the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible the priest shall then dip his right-hand finger into the oil that is in his left palm, and with his finger sprinkle some of the oil seven times before Yahweh. Amplified Bible and the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left palm, and with his finger sprinkle some of the oil seven times before the LORD. Christian Standard Bible The priest will dip his right finger into the oil in his left palm and sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible The priest will dip his right finger into the oil in his left palm and sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD. American Standard Version and the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before Jehovah. Contemporary English Version dip a finger of his right hand into the oil, and sprinkle some of it seven times toward the sacred tent. English Revised Version and the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD: GOD'S WORD® Translation He will dip his right finger in the oil in his left hand, and with his finger sprinkle some of the oil seven times in the LORD's presence. Good News Translation dip a finger of his right hand in it, and sprinkle some of it seven times there in the LORD's presence. International Standard Version The priest is to dip his right finger in the olive oil that is in his left palm and sprinkle some of the olive oil with his finger seven times in the LORD's presence. NET Bible Then the priest is to dip his right forefinger into the olive oil that is in his left hand, and sprinkle some of the olive oil with his finger seven times before the LORD. New Heart English Bible The priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibledip his right forefinger into the oil in his left palm, and sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD. World English Bible The priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the priest has dipped his right finger in the oil which [is] on his left palm, and has sprinkled of the oil with his finger seven times before YHWH. Young's Literal Translation and the priest hath dipped his right finger in the oil which is on his left palm, and hath sprinkled of the oil with his finger seven times before Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And the priest dipped his right finger from the oil which upon his left hand, and he sprinkled from the oil with his finger, seven times before Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd shall dip his right finger in it, and sprinkle it before the Lord seven times. Catholic Public Domain Version and he shall dip his right finger in it, and he shall sprinkle it in the sight of the Lord seven times. New American Bible then, dipping his right finger in the oil on his left palm, he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the LORD. New Revised Standard Version and dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand and sprinkle some oil with his finger seven times before the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand and shall sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Priest shall dip his right finger out of the oil that in his left hand and the Priest shall sprinkle some of the oil on his finger seven times before LORD JEHOVAH: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he shall dip with the finger of his right hand into some of the oil that is in his left hand, and he shall sprinkle with his finger seven times before the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Cleansing from Skin Diseases…15Then the priest shall take some of the log of olive oil, pour it into his left palm, 16 dip his right forefinger into the oil in his left palm, and sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD. 17And the priest is to put some of the oil remaining in his palm on the right earlobe of the one to be cleansed, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot, on top of the blood of the guilt offering.… Cross References Exodus 29:20-21 Slaughter the ram, take some of its blood, and put it on the right earlobes of Aaron and his sons, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet. Splatter the remaining blood on all sides of the altar. / And take some of the blood on the altar and some of the anointing oil and sprinkle it on Aaron and his garments, as well as on his sons and their garments. Then he and his garments will be consecrated, as well as his sons and their garments. Leviticus 8:30 Next, Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as Aaron’s sons and their garments. Leviticus 4:6 The priest is to dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle some of it seven times before the LORD, in front of the veil of the sanctuary. Leviticus 8:12 He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him. Leviticus 16:14 And he is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the mercy seat; then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the mercy seat. Leviticus 4:17 and he is to dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle it seven times before the LORD in front of the veil. 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. 1 Samuel 16:13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. 2 Kings 9:3 Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!” 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 26:7 a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. Mark 14:3 While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. Luke 7:38 As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume. John 12:3 Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. Treasury of Scripture And the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD: Leviticus 4:6,17 And the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle of the blood seven times before the LORD, before the vail of the sanctuary… Luke 17:18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Jump to Previous Dip Dipped Finger Forefinger Hand Oil Palm Priest Right Right-Hand Seven Shaking Sprinkle TimesJump to Next Dip Dipped Finger Forefinger Hand Oil Palm Priest Right Right-Hand Seven Shaking Sprinkle TimesLeviticus 14 1. The rites and sacrifices in cleansing the leper33. The signs of leprosy in a house 48. The cleansing of that house dip his right forefinger into the oil in his left palm This action is part of the purification ritual for a person healed of a skin disease, often translated as leprosy. The use of the right forefinger signifies precision and intentionality, as the right hand is traditionally associated with strength and skill. The oil represents the Holy Spirit, anointing, and consecration. The priest's act of dipping into the oil symbolizes the transfer of God's holiness and cleansing power to the individual. The left palm serves as a vessel, indicating the priest's role as an intermediary between God and the person being cleansed. and sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. The PriestThe priest plays a crucial role in the purification process, acting as a mediator between the individual and God. His actions symbolize the cleansing and restoration of the person who was once unclean. 2. The Oil Oil in the Bible often symbolizes the Holy Spirit, anointing, and consecration. In this context, it is used in the ritual of purification, signifying the restoration of the individual to a state of holiness. 3. The LORD The ultimate recipient of the ritual actions, representing God's presence and authority. The ritual is performed "before the LORD," emphasizing the divine approval and involvement in the purification process. 4. The Right Finger The use of the right finger signifies strength and authority, as the right hand is often associated with power and blessing in biblical texts. 5. The Number Seven The number seven in the Bible often represents completeness or perfection. The sevenfold sprinkling signifies a complete and perfect act of purification. Teaching Points Symbolism of OilOil represents the Holy Spirit's work in our lives, bringing healing, anointing, and consecration. Just as the oil was used for purification, we are called to seek the Holy Spirit's cleansing and empowerment. Role of the Priest The priest's role as a mediator foreshadows Christ's ultimate mediation for us. We are reminded of our need for a mediator and the access we have to God through Jesus. Completeness in Christ The sevenfold sprinkling signifies completeness. In Christ, we find complete purification and restoration, reminding us of the sufficiency of His sacrifice. Holiness Before the LORD The ritual is performed before the LORD, emphasizing the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God. We are called to pursue holiness and live in a way that honors Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 14:16?2. How does Leviticus 14:16 illustrate the priest's role in purification rituals? 3. What significance does the "right finger" have in Leviticus 14:16? 4. How can Leviticus 14:16's rituals be seen as foreshadowing Christ's atonement? 5. In what ways can we apply Leviticus 14:16's principles of cleansing today? 6. How does Leviticus 14:16 connect to the broader theme of holiness in Leviticus? 7. What is the significance of the priest's actions in Leviticus 14:16 for purification rituals? 8. How does Leviticus 14:16 reflect the holiness required in the Old Testament? 9. Why is the right hand specifically mentioned in Leviticus 14:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 14? 11. What is a trespass offering? 12. What are anointing spices used for? 13. Why would God specifically prescribe ritual sacrifices (Leviticus 14:10-20) as a means of ceremonial cleansing, while other passages in Scripture suggest different requirements for purity? 14. What does it mean to be anointed? What Does Leviticus 14:16 Mean Cleansing Ritual in ContextLeviticus 14 describes how a priest publicly affirms that God has healed someone from a defiling skin disease. After two birds are sacrificed outside the camp (Leviticus 14:2-7) and after the healed person shaves and bathes (Leviticus 14:8-9), the priest presents three animals at the sanctuary. Part of the blood from the guilt offering is placed on the healed person’s ear, thumb, and toe (Leviticus 14:14), and then “the priest shall take some of the log of oil” (Leviticus 14:15). Verse 16 picks up with what the priest does next. These steps are as literal as they are symbolic—God really commanded them, and each act conveys His holiness and mercy (cf. Exodus 29:20-21). Oil Poured Into the Priest’s Left Palm • Oil in Scripture often pictures the Holy Spirit’s life-giving presence (1 Samuel 16:13; Zechariah 4:1-6). • The priest uses his own hand as the vessel—reminding us that ministry flows through human servants, yet the source is divine. • The left hand simply provides a stable basin; nothing random is in God’s directions (cf. Leviticus 8:23 where the right is distinguished from the left). Dipping the Right Forefinger • The priest’s “right forefinger” represents strength and precision. God’s cleansing work is deliberate, not haphazard (Psalm 98:1). • Touching the oil first identifies the priest with the anointing before he applies it to the worshiper, paralleling the way Christ, our High Priest, was anointed by the Spirit before He anoints His people (Acts 10:38). • The act links the oil to the earlier application of blood (Leviticus 14:14-17), uniting atonement and sanctification in one ceremony. The Sevenfold Sprinkling • “And sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times” (Leviticus 14:16). Seven signifies completeness in Scripture (Genesis 2:2-3; Revelation 1:4). • Sprinkling broadcasts the oil into the air, portraying cleansing that reaches beyond the individual to the entire community (cf. Hebrews 9:19). • The repeated motion underlines that God’s cleansing is thorough—nothing left unfinished (Philippians 1:6). Worship “Before the LORD” • The priest performs every movement “before the LORD,” i.e., in front of the veil of the sanctuary (Leviticus 4:6). Cleansing is a Godward act, not a mere social rehabilitation. • God Himself witnesses and accepts the ritual, assuring the healed person of restored fellowship (Psalm 24:3-4). • The location foreshadows the open access believers now have through Christ (Hebrews 10:19-22). From Symbol to Substance in Christ • The blood-then-oil pattern anticipates the cross and Pentecost: Christ’s atoning death (John 19:34) followed by the Spirit’s outpouring (Acts 2:1-4). • Just as the priest stood as mediator, Jesus mediates a better covenant, cleansing us from sin and filling us with the Spirit (Hebrews 9:13-14). • The number seven finds its ultimate fulfillment in the completeness of Christ’s salvation—“He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him” (Hebrews 7:25). Living the Truth Today • Celebrate your literal cleansing: His blood has removed guilt; His Spirit now anoints you for service (1 John 1:7; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22). • Approach worship deliberately, aware you stand “before the LORD” every moment (Colossians 3:17). • Embrace completeness—stop rehearsing old uncleanness that God has already declared washed away (Romans 8:1). • Minister to others: the priest’s hands were involved; so are ours as we extend Christ’s cleansing truth to those still outside the camp (2 Corinthians 5:18-20). summary Leviticus 14:16 records a literal step in the priestly cleansing of a healed leper: oil poured into the left palm, the right forefinger dipped, then sevenfold sprinkling before the LORD. Each detail—oil, finger, seven, and sacred setting—announces God’s complete, Spirit-empowered restoration. In Christ the symbols become personal reality: His blood cleanses, His Spirit anoints, and believers now live every day “before the LORD” in confident, finished acceptance. (16) And the priest shall dip.--The priest did not take the oil into the sanctuary, but, holding it in the hollow of his hand, stood in the court, whilst the officiating priest, turning his face to the Holy of Holies, dipped his right finger in the oil, and sprinkled it seven times upon the floor of the court, which was understood to mean "before the Lord," dipping his finger every time he sprinkled the oil.Hebrew dipוְטָבַ֤ל (wə·ṭā·ḇal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2881: To dip, to immerse his right הַיְמָנִ֔ית (hay·mā·nîṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 3233: Right hand, right forefinger אֶצְבָּע֣וֹ (’eṣ·bā·‘ōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 676: Something to sieze with, a finger, a toe into מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the oil הַשֶּׁ֕מֶן (haš·še·men) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his left הַשְּׂמָאלִ֑ית (haś·śə·mā·lîṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 8042: Situated on the left side palm, כַּפּ֖וֹ (kap·pōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan and sprinkle וְהִזָּ֨ה (wə·hiz·zāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5137: To spurt, spatter, sprinkle some of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the oil הַשֶּׁ֧מֶן (haš·še·men) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness with his finger בְּאֶצְבָּע֛וֹ (bə·’eṣ·bā·‘ōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 676: Something to sieze with, a finger, a toe seven שֶׁ֥בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number times פְּעָמִ֖ים (pə·‘ā·mîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Leviticus 14:16 NIVLeviticus 14:16 NLT Leviticus 14:16 ESV Leviticus 14:16 NASB Leviticus 14:16 KJV Leviticus 14:16 BibleApps.com Leviticus 14:16 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 14:16 Chinese Bible Leviticus 14:16 French Bible Leviticus 14:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 14:16 The priest shall dip his right finger (Le Lv Lev.) |
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