Leviticus 14:52 net — So he is to purify the house with the blood of the bird, the fresh water, the live bird, the piece of cedar wood, the t…

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"So he is to purify the house with the blood of the bird, the fresh water, the live bird, the piece of cedar wood, the twigs of hyssop, and the scrap of crimson fabric,"

— Leviticus 14:52, NET Bible

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Leviticus 14 — Context

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Then he is to take two birds, a piece of cedar wood, a scrap of crimson fabric, and some twigs of hyssop to purify the house,

50

and he is to slaughter one bird into a clay vessel over fresh water.

51

He must then take the piece of cedar wood, the twigs of hyssop, the scrap of crimson fabric, and the live bird, and dip them in the blood of the slaughtered bird and in the fresh water, and sprinkle the house seven times.

52

So he is to purify the house with the blood of the bird, the fresh water, the live bird, the piece of cedar wood, the twigs of hyssop, and the scrap of crimson fabric,

53

and he is to send the live bird away outside the city into the open countryside. So he is to make atonement for the house and it will be clean.

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Summary of Purification Regulations for Infections“This is the law for all diseased infections, for scall,

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for the diseased garment, for the house,

Leviticus 14:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 14:52 say?
Leviticus 14:52 in the NET Bible reads: “So he is to purify the house with the blood of the bird, the fresh water, the live bird, the piece of cedar wood, the twigs of hyssop, and the scrap of crimson fabric,”
Where is Leviticus 14:52 in the Bible?
Leviticus 14:52 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 14, verse 52.
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 14:52.
What translation should I read Leviticus 14:52 in?
Leviticus 14:52 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 14:52?
Leviticus 14:52 reads (NET): “So he is to purify the house with the blood of the bird, the fresh water, the live bird, the piece of cedar wood, the twigs of hyssop, and the scrap of crimson fabric,” 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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