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As for the living bird, he shall take it, and the cedar wood, and the scarlet, and the hyssop, and shall dip them and the living bird in the blood of the bird that was killed over the running water:
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A Picture of Christ's Work
Commentators see profound symbolism in the two birds. The slain bird represents Christ's death and shed blood, while the living bird, dipped in that blood and released, signifies His resurrection and ascension. Together, they paint a powerful Old Testament picture of the gospel: life coming through death.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
And shall dip them and the living bird. — With the crimson thread the priest tied together lengthwise the bundle of hysso…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As for the living bird, he shall take it And dispose of it as after directed; for there was an use for that:
Presbyterian
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…
