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and the priest shall put of the oil that is in his hand on the tip of the right ear of him who is to be cleansed, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the great toe of his right foot, on the place of the blood of the trespass-offering:
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Equality in Consecration
Commentators note that this ritual with the oil is identical for both rich and poor lepers. While the value of the animal sacrifice could differ based on wealth, the personal application of blood and oil was the same. This underscores a profound theological truth: God's process of cleansing and consecration is the same for everyone, regardless of their social or economic standing.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
And the priest shall take the lamb. —The ritual for the poor man’s sacrifices, however, is the same as that which is prescribed for the ri…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the priest shall put of the oil that [is] in his hand , &c.] (See Gill on Leviticus 14:17).
Presbyterian
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…