לֹג (log)
log
log
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 5 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The noun log refers to a specific unit of liquid measurement in ancient Israel, roughly equivalent to half a liter. This small volume appears primarily in the legal texts of Leviticus, where it helps define precise quantities for ritual purity and offerings.
Its limited occurrence—just five times in Scripture—highlights its role as a technical term rather than a common household word. By specifying such exact amounts, the text underscores the importance of precision in maintaining ceremonial standards, reflecting a culture that valued order and clarity in religious practice.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word log appears only five times in Scripture, always within the detailed instructions of Leviticus chapter 14. It measures a specific amount of oil used in rituals for cleansing and restoration. This precision reminds us that God cares about the small details of our lives. He is not distant or vague; He provides clear paths for healing and return to community.
In these verses, the log of oil is part of a process that restores someone who has been affected by disease or impurity. It shows that restoration requires both sacrifice and care. The priest uses this measured amount to wave before the Lord, symbolizing that our lives are offered back to Him in order and gratitude.
For your faith today, this word invites you to trust in God’s orderly grace. Even when you feel broken or excluded, there is a way forward. God’s laws were not just rules but gifts of structure, showing how He restores wholeness. You can find peace in knowing that He values precision and care in your spiritual journey.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 5 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- [the] log of2×
- some of/ [the] log of1×
- and/ a log of1×
- and/ a log1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לֹ֣ג2×
- וְ/לֹ֥ג2×
- מִ/לֹּ֣ג1×
Key Verses
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Leviticus 14:10
“On the eighth day he shall take two male lambs without defect, one ewe lamb a year old without defect, three tenths of an ephah of fine flour for a meal offering, mixed with oil, and one log of oil.
This verse lists the log of oil alongside lambs and flour, establishing it as a required component for the full restoration offering.
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Leviticus 14:12
“The priest shall take one of the male lambs, and offer him for a trespass offering, with the log of oil, and wave them for a wave offering before Yahweh.
Here the log of oil is waved with the lamb, showing that the oil itself participates in the act of making atonement before Yahweh.
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Leviticus 14:15
The priest shall take some of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand.
The priest pours from the log into his hand, highlighting the careful, personal handling of this sacred measure during the ritual.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every Occurrence (5 verses across 1 books)
Leviticus 5 verses
“On the eighth day he shall take two male lambs without defect, one ewe lamb a year old without defect, three tenths of…
Leviticus 14:12“The priest shall take one of the male lambs, and offer him for a trespass offering, with the log of oil, and wave them…
Leviticus 14:15The priest shall take some of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand.
Leviticus 14:21“If he is poor, and can’t afford so much, then he shall take one male lamb for a trespass offering to be waved, to make…
Leviticus 14:24The priest shall take the lamb of the trespass offering, and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them for a wave…