Leviticus 14:29 web — The rest of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall put on the head of him who is to be cleansed, to make atoneme…

World English Bible

"The rest of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall put on the head of him who is to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before Yahweh."

— Leviticus 14:29, World English Bible

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Leviticus 14 — Context

26

The priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand;

27

and the priest shall sprinkle with his right finger some of the oil that is in his left hand seven times before Yahweh.

28

Then the priest shall put some of the oil that is in his hand on the tip of the right ear of him who is to be cleansed, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot, on the place of the blood of the trespass offering.

29

The rest of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall put on the head of him who is to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before Yahweh.

30

He shall offer one of the turtledoves, or of the young pigeons, such as he is able to afford,

31

even such as he is able to afford, the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering, with the meal offering. The priest shall make atonement for him who is to be cleansed before Yahweh."

32

This is the law for him in whom is the plague of leprosy, who is not able to afford the sacrifice for his cleansing.

Leviticus 14:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 14:29 say?
Leviticus 14:29 in the World English Bible reads: “The rest of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall put on the head of him who is to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before Yahweh.”
Where is Leviticus 14:29 in the Bible?
Leviticus 14:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 14, verse 29.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 14:29.
What translation should I read Leviticus 14:29 in?
Leviticus 14:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 14:29?
Leviticus 14:29 reads (WEB): “The rest of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall put on the head of him who is to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before Yahweh.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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