Leviticus 14:4
“Then shall the priest command to take for him that is to be cleansed two birds alive and clean, and cedar wood, and scarlet , and hyssop:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then shall the priest command to take for him that is to be cleansed,.... The command is by the priest, the taking is by…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
These birds were provided by the priest for the man. They were not, like the offerings for the altar, brought by the man…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Two birds alive and clean, etc. - Whether these birds were sparrows, or turtledoves, or pigeons, we know not; probably…
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, 1882–1921Leviticus 14:4-7
The priest was to see that two living clean birds were brought. The Heb. word is ẓippôr, which is used of the birds of…
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