Leviticus 14:23
New International Version
“On the eighth day they must bring them for their cleansing to the priest at the entrance to the tent of meeting, before the LORD.

New Living Translation
On the eighth day of the purification ceremony, the person being purified must bring the offerings to the priest in the LORD’s presence at the entrance of the Tabernacle.

English Standard Version
And on the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing to the priest, to the entrance of the tent of meeting, before the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
On the eighth day he is to bring them for his cleansing to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD.

King James Bible
And he shall bring them on the eighth day for his cleansing unto the priest, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, before the LORD.

New King James Version
He shall bring them to the priest on the eighth day for his cleansing, to the door of the tabernacle of meeting, before the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
Then on the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing to the priest, at the doorway of the tent of meeting, before the LORD.

NASB 1995
“Then the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing to the priest, at the doorway of the tent of meeting, before the LORD.

NASB 1977
“Then the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing to the priest, at the doorway of the tent of meeting, before the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing to the priest, at the doorway of the tent of meeting, before Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
He shall bring them on the eighth day for his [ceremonial] cleansing to the priest at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting, before the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
On the eighth day he is to bring these things for his cleansing to the priest at the entrance to the tent of meeting before the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On the eighth day he is to bring these things for his cleansing to the priest at the entrance to the tent of meeting before the LORD.

American Standard Version
And on the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing unto the priest, unto the door of the tent of meeting, before Jehovah:

Contemporary English Version
The priest will offer these to me in front of the sacred tent on the eighth day.

English Revised Version
And on the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing unto the priest, unto the door of the tent of meeting, before the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On the eighth day he will take them to the priest for his cleansing at the entrance to the tent of meeting in the LORD's presence.

Good News Translation
On the eighth day of your purification you shall bring them to the priest at the entrance of the Tent.

International Standard Version
"On the eighth day, he is to bring them for cleansing to the priest in the LORD's presence at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

Majority Standard Bible
On the eighth day he is to bring them for his cleansing to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD.

NET Bible
"On the eighth day he must bring them for his purification to the priest at the entrance of the Meeting Tent before the LORD,

New Heart English Bible
"On the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing to the priest, to the door of the Tent of Meeting, before the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he shall bring them on the eighth day for his cleansing to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, before the LORD.

World English Bible
“On the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing to the priest, to the door of the Tent of Meeting, before Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he has brought them in on the eighth day for his cleansing to the priest, to the opening of the Tent of Meeting, before YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
and he hath brought them in on the eighth day for his cleansing unto the priest, unto the opening of the tent of meeting, before Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he brought them in the eighth day for his cleansing, to the priest at the door of the tent of appointment before Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he shall offer them on the eighth day of his purification to the priest, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony before the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he shall offer them on the eighth day of his purification to the priest at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony in the sight of the Lord.

New American Bible
On the eighth day of purification the person shall bring them to the priest, at the entrance of the tent of meeting before the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
On the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing to the priest, to the entrance of the tent of meeting, before the LORD;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he shall bring them on the eighth day for his cleansing to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, before the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall bring them the eighth day to the Priest, to purify him at the door of the Time Tent before LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And on the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing unto the priest, unto the door of the tent of meeting, before the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall bring them on the eighth day, to purify him, to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of witness before the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Cleansing from Skin Diseases
22and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whichever he can afford, one to be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering. 23On the eighth day he is to bring them for his cleansing to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD. 24The priest shall take the lamb for the guilt offering, along with the log of olive oil, and wave them as a wave offering before the LORD.…

Cross References
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.”

Luke 17:14
When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed.

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 10:1
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.

Romans 15:16
to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

Acts 21:26
So the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he entered the temple to give notice of the date when their purification would be complete and the offering would be made for each of them.

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.

Numbers 6:10-11
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.

Numbers 19:12
He must purify himself with the water on the third day and on the seventh day; then he will be clean. But if he does not purify himself on the third and seventh days, he will not be clean.

2 Chronicles 30:19
who sets his heart on seeking God—the LORD, the God of his fathers—even if he is not cleansed according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.”

Isaiah 66:20
And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.”

Ezekiel 43:18-27
Then He said to me: “Son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘These are the statutes for the altar on the day it is constructed, so that burnt offerings may be sacrificed on it and blood may be splattered on it: / You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD. / 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. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And he shall bring them on the eighth day for his cleansing to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, before the LORD.

Leviticus 14:11
And the priest that maketh him clean shall present the man that is to be made clean, and those things, before the LORD, at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation:

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On the eighth day
The number eight in biblical numerology often signifies new beginnings or a new order. In the context of Leviticus, the eighth day marks the completion of a purification process, symbolizing a fresh start for the individual who has been cleansed. This reflects God's desire for His people to be renewed and restored, emphasizing His grace and mercy.

he is to bring them
The act of bringing the offerings signifies personal responsibility and obedience to God's commandments. It underscores the importance of active participation in one's spiritual journey and the acknowledgment of God's provision and sovereignty. The offerings, which include two turtledoves or two young pigeons, represent the individual's commitment to reconciliation with God.

for his cleansing
The Hebrew root for "cleansing" is "tahor," which means to be pure or clean. This purification is not just physical but also spiritual, indicating a holistic restoration. It highlights the comprehensive nature of God's redemption, which encompasses both the body and the soul.

to the priest
The priest acts as an intermediary between God and man, a role that foreshadows the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ. The priest's involvement in the cleansing process signifies the necessity of mediation in the relationship between humanity and the divine, pointing to the New Testament fulfillment in Christ.

at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting
The Tent of Meeting, or Tabernacle, was the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. Bringing the offerings to the entrance signifies approaching God with reverence and humility. It is a reminder of the sacredness of God's presence and the privilege of being able to come before Him.

before the LORD
This phrase emphasizes the direct accountability and relationship between the individual and God. It serves as a reminder that all acts of worship and obedience are ultimately directed towards God Himself. The presence of the LORD is central to the life and worship of the Israelites, and it is a call to live continually in His sight.

(23) And he shall bring them on the eighth day.--This premises that the poor man is to go through the first stage of purification which is prescribed in Leviticus 14:3-6, and which admits him to social life, in exactly the same manner as the rich man, since the things prescribed for this stage are inexpensive.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the eighth
הַשְּׁמִינִ֛י (haš·šə·mî·nî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 8066: Eighth (an ordinal number)

day
בַּיּ֧וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

he is to bring
וְהֵבִ֨יא (wə·hê·ḇî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

them
אֹתָ֜ם (’ō·ṯām)
Direct object marker | third person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

for his cleansing
לְטָהֳרָת֖וֹ (lə·ṭā·ho·rā·ṯōw)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2893: Ceremonial purification, moral purity

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the priest
הַכֹּהֵ֑ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

at
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the entrance
פֶּ֥תַח (pe·ṯaḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way

to the Tent
אֹֽהֶל־ (’ō·hel-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting
מוֹעֵ֖ד (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting

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


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