Leviticus 14:53

But he shall let go the living bird out of the city into the open fields, and make an atonement for the house: and it shall be clean.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 14:53

BSB
Finally, he is to release the live bird into the open fields outside the city. In this way he will make atonement for the house, and it will be clean.
AKJV
But he shall let go the living bird out of the city into the open fields, and make an atonement for the house: and it shall be clean.
CPDV
And when he has released the sparrow to fly freely away into the field, he shall pray for the house, and it shall be justly cleansed.
ERV
but he shall let go the living bird out of the city into the open field: so shall he make atonement for the house: and it shall be clean.
NHEB
but he shall let the living bird go out of the city into the open field. So shall he make atonement for the house; and it shall be clean."
SMT
And he sent away the living bird without the city to the face of the field, and he expiated for the house: and it was clean.

Commentary for Leviticus 14:53

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Overview of Leviticus 14:53
Summary
Living bird released, house becomes clean.
Place
City
Event
Bird released, atonement completed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual