The priest will then apply some of the oil in his palm over the blood from the guilt offering that is on the lobe of the right ear, the thumb of the right hand, and the big toe of the right foot of the person being purified.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Him that is to be cleansed – This refers to the one who has been cleansed. The significance of the act is similar to that in ([Reference L…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And of the rest of the oil. —With the rest of the oil both priests returned to the leper, when the officiating priest put…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And of the rest of the oil that [is] in his hand
That was either in the hand of the priest that was cleansing, or in…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The cleansed leper was to be presented to the Lord, with his offerings. When God has restored us to enjoy public worship again, after sickness, dis…