What is the meaning of Leviticus 14:15? Then the priest - Leviticus 14 places the priest at the center of the restoration process; the healed person cannot declare himself clean—God’s appointed mediator must do it (Leviticus 14:11; Mark 1:44). - This mediating role foreshadows “Jesus the Son of God, our great High Priest” (Hebrews 4:14; Hebrews 9:11-12). - The verse begins with “Then,” tying it to earlier steps (Leviticus 14:1-14) and reminding us that cleansing follows God-given order, not personal invention (1 Corinthians 14:40). shall take some of the log of olive oil - A “log” (about one-half quart) underscores God’s generous provision; “some” tells us a precise portion is reserved for specific application (Leviticus 14:14, 18). - Olive oil in Scripture pictures: • Consecration (Exodus 30:25-30). • Healing (Luke 10:34; James 5:14). • The Holy Spirit’s anointing (1 Samuel 16:13; Isaiah 61:1; Acts 10:38). - By taking the oil, the priest prepares to mark the once-isolated person for renewed fellowship, mirroring how believers are “anointed by God” (2 Corinthians 1:21-22; 1 John 2:20). pour it into his left palm - Pouring is deliberate and abundant (Psalm 133:2; Mark 14:3), showing that God’s grace is not rationed. - The left hand holds the oil so the right hand can apply it precisely to ear, thumb, and toe (Leviticus 14:16-18), illustrating ordered worship and whole-life consecration. - The priest first receives the oil himself, a picture of Christ receiving the Spirit “without measure” and then pouring Him out on us (John 3:34; Acts 2:33). - This act signals accessibility—grace is “within reach” (Romans 5:2)—and identification, as the priest’s own flesh bears the substance that will sanctify another (Hebrews 2:14-17). summary Leviticus 14:15 spotlights God’s pathway from isolation to inclusion. The priestly mediator (pointing to Christ) takes divinely supplied oil (symbol of consecration and the Spirit) and, with intentional care, readies it for application. The verse teaches that cleansing, restoration, and empowerment come from God through His appointed High Priest and are given generously, orderly, and personally to all who are healed by Him. |
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