“On the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing to the priest, to the door of the Tent of Meeting, before Yahweh.
Parallel translations
- KJV And he shall bring them on the eighth day for his cleansing unto the priest, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, before the LORD.
- BSB On the eighth day he is to bring them for his cleansing to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD.
- NKJV He shall bring them to the priest on the eighth day for his cleansing, to the door of the tabernacle of meeting, before the Lord.
- NASB Then on the eighth day he shall bring them for his cleansing to the priest, at the doorway of the tent of meeting, before the Lord.
- NLT On the eighth day of the purification ceremony, the person being purified must bring the offerings to the priest in the Lord’s presence at the entrance of the Tabernacle.
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Quick answer
On the eighth day the poor man brings his offerings to the priest at the Tent of Meeting before Yahweh. It matters because even the poor man's cleansing follows the same God-appointed pattern and place.
Overview
Like the wealthier worshiper, the poor man presents his offerings on the eighth day at the sanctuary entrance before the Lord. The setting and timing are preserved, affirming that his cleansing is no less complete. This equal access underscores that restoration to God depends on his appointed means, not on human wealth, a truth fulfilled in the gospel's free offer to all.
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- Lev 14:10–11“On the eighth day he shall take two male lambs without defect, and one ewe lamb a year old without defect, and three tenths of an ephah of fine flour for a meal offering, mingled with oil, and one log of oil.
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