Leviticus 14:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And the priest shall take some of the blood of the trespass offering, and the priest shall put it upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot:”
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Read Full Chapter →The priest puts blood from the trespass offering on the right ear, right thumb, and right big toe of the healed person.
The Context of Leviticus 14:14
This blood application transfers the offering's cleansing power directly to the person.
What Does Leviticus 14:14 Mean?
Blood marked ownership and atonement. The three points—ear, thumb, toe—represented the whole person: hearing God's word, working in obedience, and walking in His paths. Touching all three places meant total restoration to covenant faithfulness.
This pattern appears elsewhere in Leviticus (priestly ordination, Leviticus 8). It showed that the healed person, like a priest, was now set apart for service and relationship with God. The plague had separated them; now blood actively reintegrated them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 14:14
What does Leviticus 14:14 mean?
The priest puts blood from the trespass offering on the right ear, right thumb, and right big toe of the healed person.
What is the context of Leviticus 14:14?
This blood application transfers the offering's cleansing power directly to the person.