Leviticus 14:5

"then the priest shall command them to take for him who is to be cleansed two living clean birds, cedar wood, scarlet, and hyssop."

Key Reflection

This commandment symbolizes purification through a ritual that combines natural elements (cedar wood, scarlet, and hyssop) with the life of birds, reflecting both cleansing and the necessity of life for atonement. The use of living birds emphasizes the dynamic nature of this process, blending physical cleansing with spiritual renewal.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Running water -literally, living water, i. e. water fresh from the springGenesis 26:19;Numbers 19:17.

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