Leviticus 14:5
“And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed in an earthen vessel over running water:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed,.... That is, shall command another priest to kill one of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Running water - literally, living water, i. e. water fresh from the spring Gen 26:19; Num 19:17.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Over running water - Literally, living, that is, spring water. The meaning appears to be this: Some water (about a…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 14:1-9
Here, I. It is supposed that the plague of the leprosy was not an incurable disease. Uzziah's indeed continued to the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
in an earthen vessel over running water The word -running" is somewhat misleading. The Heb. expression is -living…
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