King James Version

What Does Leviticus 14:10 Mean?

Leviticus 14:10 in the King James Version says “And on the eighth day he shall take two he lambs without blemish, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish, an...” — study this verse from Leviticus chapter 14 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“And on the eighth day he shall take two he lambs without blemish, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish, and three tenth deals of fine flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, and one log of oil. of the: Heb. the daughter of her year”

Leviticus 14:10 · KJV

Context

8

And he that is to be cleansed shall wash his clothes, and shave off all his hair, and wash himself in water, that he may be clean: and after that he shall come into the camp, and shall tarry abroad out of his tent seven days.

9

But it shall be on the seventh day, that he shall shave all his hair off his head and his beard and his eyebrows , even all his hair he shall shave off: and he shall wash his clothes, also he shall wash his flesh in water, and he shall be clean.

10

And on the eighth day he shall take two he lambs without blemish, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish, and three tenth deals of fine flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, and one log of oil. of the: Heb. the daughter of her year

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:

12

And the priest shall take one he lamb, and offer him for a trespass offering, and the log of oil, and wave them for a wave offering before the LORD:

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
And on the eighth day he shall take two he lambs without blemish, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish, and three tenth deals of fine flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, and one log of oil.

This verse falls within the section on Cleansing from Skin Diseases. Elaborate cleansing ritual for healed lepers, involving birds, blood, and multiple offerings, symbolizing restoration.

The five main offerings (burnt, grain, peace, sin, and guilt) addressed different aspects of relationship with God, all fulfilled in Christ's comprehensive sacrifice.
What Leviticus portrayed through types and shadows, Christ fulfilled in reality through His incarnation, perfect life, atoning death, and resurrection.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Elaborate cleansing ritual for healed lepers, involving birds, blood, and multiple offerings, symbolizing restoration. Chapters 11-15 address ritual purity, teaching Israel to distinguish clean from unclean. These laws served multiple purposes: promoting health, teaching spiritual lessons about sin's defilement, and separating Israel from pagan practices. Archaeological evidence shows Canaanite worship involved practices Israel's laws explicitly prohibited. Israel received these laws while encamped at Sinai, before entering Canaan. The laws prepared them for life in the promised land, distinguishing them from Canaanite practices and establishing their identity as God's holy nation. The portable tabernacle, central to Levitical worship, accompanied them through wilderness wanderings and eventually found permanent form in Solomon's temple. Ancient sacrificial texts from cultures surrounding Israel demonstrate the widespread practice of animal sacrifice, but Israel's system uniquely emphasized moral atonement over magical efficacy.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does this verse teach about the costliness of true worship and dedication to God?
  2. What does this verse teach about the seriousness of sin, the cost of redemption, or the beauty of holiness?
  3. In what ways does this verse challenge contemporary cultural values or your personal attitudes?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 20 words
וּבַיּ֣וֹם1 of 20

“day”

H3117

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

הַשְּׁמִינִ֗י2 of 20

“And on the eighth”

H8066

eight

יִקַּ֤ח3 of 20

“he shall take”

H3947

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

שְׁנֵֽי4 of 20

“two”

H8147

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

כְבָשִׂים֙5 of 20

“he lambs”

H3532

a ram (just old enough to butt)

תְּמִימָ֑ה6 of 20

“without blemish”

H8549

entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth

וְכַבְשָׂ֥ה7 of 20

“ewe lamb”

H3535

a ewe

אֶחָ֖ד8 of 20

“and one”

H259

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

בַּת9 of 20

“of the first”

H1323

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

שְׁנָתָ֖הּ10 of 20

“year”

H8141

a year (as a revolution of time)

תְּמִימָ֑ה11 of 20

“without blemish”

H8549

entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth

וּשְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה12 of 20

“and three”

H7969

three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice

עֶשְׂרֹנִ֗ים13 of 20

“tenth deals”

H6241

(fractional) a tenth part

סֹ֤לֶת14 of 20

“of fine flour”

H5560

flour (as chipped off)

מִנְחָה֙15 of 20

“for a meat offering”

H4503

a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)

בְּלוּלָ֣ה16 of 20

“mingled”

H1101

to overflow (specifically with oil.); by implication, to mix; to fodder

שָֽׁמֶן׃17 of 20

“of oil”

H8081

grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness

וְלֹ֥ג18 of 20

“log”

H3849

a log or measure for liquids

אֶחָ֖ד19 of 20

“and one”

H259

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

שָֽׁמֶן׃20 of 20

“of oil”

H8081

grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Leviticus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Leviticus 14:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Leviticus 14:10 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Leviticus 2:1Luke 5:14Leviticus 14:21Matthew 8:4Leviticus 14:15Leviticus 14:12

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