Leviticus 14:26
New International Version
The priest is to pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand,

New Living Translation
“The priest will also pour some of the olive oil into the palm of his own left hand.

English Standard Version
And the priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the priest is to pour some of the oil into his left palm

King James Bible
And the priest shall pour of the oil into the palm of his own left hand:

New King James Version
And the priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand.

New American Standard Bible
The priest shall also pour some of the oil into his left palm;

NASB 1995
“The priest shall also pour some of the oil into his left palm;

NASB 1977
“The priest shall also pour some of the oil into his left palm;

Legacy Standard Bible
The priest shall also pour some of the oil into his left palm;

Amplified Bible
The priest shall pour some of the oil into his left palm,

Christian Standard Bible
Then the priest will pour some of the oil into his left palm.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the priest will pour some of the oil into his left palm.

American Standard Version
And the priest shall pour of the oil into the palm of his own left hand;

Contemporary English Version
The priest will pour some of the olive oil into the palm of his left hand,

English Revised Version
and the priest shall pour of the oil into the palm of his own left hand:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The priest will pour some of the olive oil into his own left hand.

Good News Translation
The priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand

International Standard Version
Then the priest is to pour olive oil into his left palm

Majority Standard Bible
Then the priest is to pour some of the oil into his left palm

NET Bible
The priest will then pour some of the olive oil into his own left hand,

New Heart English Bible
The priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand;

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priest shall pour of the oil into the palm of his own left hand.

World English Bible
The priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the priest pours of the oil on the left palm of the priest;

Young's Literal Translation
and the priest doth pour of the oil on the left palm of the priest;

Smith's Literal Translation
And from the oil the priest poured out upon the priest's left hand.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But he shall pour part of the oil into his own left hand,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, he shall send part of the oil into his own left hand,

New American Bible
The priest shall then pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand

New Revised Standard Version
The priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest shall pour some oil in the left hand of the Priest:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the priest shall pour of the oil into the palm of his own left hand.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest shall pour of the oil on his own left hand.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Cleansing from Skin Diseases
25And after he slaughters the lamb for the guilt offering, the priest is to take some of the blood of the guilt offering and put it 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. 26Then the priest is to pour some of the oil into his left palm 27and sprinkle with his right forefinger some of the oil in his left palm seven times before the LORD.…

Cross References
Leviticus 8:10-12
Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. / He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.

Exodus 29:7
Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head.

Leviticus 4:6-7
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. / The priest must then put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of fragrant incense that is before the LORD in the Tent of Meeting. And he is to pour out the rest of the bull’s blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

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 16:14-15
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. / Aaron shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and bring its blood behind the veil, and with its blood he must do as he did with the bull’s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it.

Exodus 30:25-30
Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil. / Use this oil to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony, / the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense, ...

Numbers 7:1
On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils.

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.

1 Kings 1:39
Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!”

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 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Ezekiel 16:9
Then I bathed you with water, rinsed off your blood, and anointed you with oil.

Matthew 26:7-12
a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? / This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.” ...

Mark 14:3-9
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. / Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? / It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. ...

Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,


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The priest
The role of the priest in ancient Israel was central to the spiritual and communal life of the people. Priests were mediators between God and the Israelites, responsible for performing sacrifices, rituals, and maintaining the sanctity of the Tabernacle. In Hebrew, the word for priest is "kohen," which signifies someone who is set apart for sacred duties. This highlights the importance of holiness and purity in approaching God, a theme that runs throughout Leviticus.

is to pour
The act of pouring signifies a deliberate and careful action. In Hebrew, the verb used here is "yatsaq," which often implies a controlled and purposeful flow. This action symbolizes the careful and intentional nature of worship and service to God. It reminds believers of the importance of approaching God with reverence and intentionality, ensuring that every act of worship is done with a heart fully devoted to Him.

some of the oil
Oil in the Bible often symbolizes the Holy Spirit, anointing, and consecration. The Hebrew word for oil is "shemen," which is frequently associated with gladness, healing, and the presence of God. In the context of Leviticus, oil is used in purification rituals, signifying the cleansing and sanctifying work of God in the life of the believer. It serves as a reminder of the anointing that believers receive through the Holy Spirit, empowering them for service and holy living.

into his left palm
The specificity of the left palm is intriguing. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the right hand was often associated with power and authority, while the left hand was seen as more humble. The use of the left palm here may symbolize humility and submission in the service of God. It underscores the idea that true service to God is not about asserting one's own power but about humbly submitting to His will and purposes. This act of pouring oil into the left palm can inspire believers to approach their service to God with humility and a heart willing to be used by Him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

is to pour
יִצֹ֣ק (yi·ṣōq)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard

some of
וּמִן־ (ū·min-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the oil
הַשֶּׁ֖מֶן (haš·še·men)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

into
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

his
הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

left
הַשְּׂמָאלִֽית׃ (haś·śə·mā·lîṯ)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 8042: Situated on the left side

palm
כַּ֥ף (kap̄)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan


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