Leviticus 14:31 Meaning and Explanation
“Even such as he is able to get, the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering, with the meat offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for him that is to be cleansed before the LORD.”
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Read Full Chapter →One bird is sacrificed as a sin offering, one as a burnt offering, alongside the meal offering; atonement is complete.
The Context of Leviticus 14:31
The full cycle of offerings and atonement is completed for the poor person.
What Does Leviticus 14:31 Mean?
The two birds fulfilled the same functions as the multiple lambs of the wealthy: sin covered through one offering, devotion through the other, atonement pronounced. The number of animals differed; the work of restoration was identical.
The poor person, having completed this ritual, stood exactly as clean and restored as the wealthy person. God's covenant accepted both with equal welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 14:31
What does Leviticus 14:31 mean?
One bird is sacrificed as a sin offering, one as a burnt offering, alongside the meal offering; atonement is complete.
What is the context of Leviticus 14:31?
The full cycle of offerings and atonement is completed for the poor person.