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Leviticus 14:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he shall bring them on the eighth day for his cleansing unto the priest, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, before the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

On the eighth day of his cleansing process, he must bring them to the priest at the entrance of the meeting tent, in the presence of the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the final step in a cleansing ritual where someone brings their required offerings to the priest on the eighth day to complete their purification process before God.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the detailed laws about cleansing someone from leprosy or similar skin diseases in ancient Israel. The eight-day purification process involved multiple steps and sacrifices, reflecting the serious nature of ritual cleanliness in the community. The tabernacle was the portable sanctuary where God's presence dwelt among the Israelites during their wilderness journey.

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