Leviticus 14:50 kjv — And he shall kill the one of the birds in an earthen vessel over running water:

King James Version

"And he shall kill the one of the birds in an earthen vessel over running water:"

— Leviticus 14:50, King James Version

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Leviticus 14 — Context

47

And he that lieth in the house shall wash his clothes; and he that eateth in the house shall wash his clothes.

48

And if the priest shall come in, and look upon it, and, behold, the plague hath not spread in the house, after the house was plaistered: then the priest shall pronounce the house clean, because the plague is healed.

49

And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop:

50

And he shall kill the one of the birds in an earthen vessel over running water:

51

And he shall take the cedar wood, and the hyssop, and the scarlet, and the living bird, and dip them in the blood of the slain bird, and in the running water, and sprinkle the house seven times:

52

And he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird, and with the running water, and with the living bird, and with the cedar wood, and with the hyssop, and with the scarlet:

53

But he shall let go the living bird out of the city into the open fields, and make an atonement for the house: and it shall be clean.

Leviticus 14:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 14:50 say?
Leviticus 14:50 in the King James Version reads: “And he shall kill the one of the birds in an earthen vessel over running water:”
Where is Leviticus 14:50 in the Bible?
Leviticus 14:50 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 14, verse 50.
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 14:50.
What translation should I read Leviticus 14:50 in?
Leviticus 14:50 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 14:50?
Leviticus 14:50 reads (KJV): “And he shall kill the one of the birds in an earthen vessel over running water:” 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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