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The Symbolism of Living Water
Commentators explain that "running water" is literally "living water"—fresh, pure water from a spring or stream. This was distinct from stagnant, used, or even rainwater. This detail emphasizes that the cleansing process required elements symbolizing life and purity, not death or defilement.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 14:5
18th Century
Theologian
Running water - literally, living water, that is, water fresh from the spring (Genesis 26:19); (Numbers 19:17).
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 14:5
19th Century
Bishop
And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed. —Rather, And the priest shall command, and he shall kil…
John Gill
On Leviticus 14:5
17th Century
Pastor
And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed ,
&c.] That is, shall command another priest to kill on…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 14:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The priests could not cleanse the lepers; but when the Lord removed the plague, various rules were to be observed in admitting them again to the or…