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The priest shall take one of the he-lambs, and offer him for a trespass-offering, and the log of oil, and wave them for a wave-offering before Yahweh:

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A Unique Rededication

Commentators highlight the unparalleled nature of this ceremony. Unlike any other sacrifice, the entire live lamb and the oil were 'waved' before the Lord. Scholars like Albert Barnes suggest this symbolized the complete rededication of the cleansed person back to God, much like the Levites were presented as a 'wave offering' for service.

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Leviticus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 14:12

18th Century

Theologian

This trespass-offering, with its blood and the oil, must be regarded as the main feature in the ceremony: no alteration being permitted even in the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 14:12

19th Century

Bishop

And offer him for a trespass offering. —As leprosy was a Divine punishment for sin, the restored leper had to bring expia…

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 14:12

17th Century

Pastor

And the priest shall take one he lamb
One of the he lambs brought by the leper for his offering:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 14:10–32

17th Century

Minister

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…