leviticus 14

Summary
Outlines the laws and rituals for the cleansing of lepers and houses with leprosy.

Key Points
- The priest examines the healed leper outside the camp and performs a ritual involving two birds, cedarwood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop (Leviticus 14:1-7).
- The healed leper undergoes a seven-day purification process, including washing clothes, shaving, and bathing (Leviticus 14:8-9).
- On the eighth day, the healed leper presents offerings, including two male lambs, one ewe lamb, fine flour, and oil, for atonement and cleansing (Leviticus 14:10-20).
- If the healed leper is poor and cannot afford the regular offerings, a provision is made for a less expensive offering (Leviticus 14:21-32).
- The priest examines a house with suspected leprosy, and if leprosy is found, the house is emptied, and the affected stones are removed and replaced (Leviticus 14:33-42).
- After the house is cleansed, a ritual similar to the one for a healed leper is performed, involving two birds, cedarwood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop (Leviticus 14:43-53).
- The chapter concludes with a summary of the laws concerning leprosy in people and houses (Leviticus 14:54-57).