Leviticus 1:7 should retain the singular “priest.” The plural “priests” is a later harmonization to the nearby wording of verses 5 and 8.
Leviticus 1:7 and the Singular “Priest”
Exodus 39:24—Why the Masoretic Text Does Not Need the Addition “Linen”
Exodus 39:24 preserves the shorter Hebrew reading; “linen” in the ancient versions is a clarifying expansion, not the original text.
Exodus 32:29—“Fill Your Hand” as Consecration Through Covenant Loyalty
Exodus 32:29 uses consecration language, not a passive ordination formula, and the Masoretic Text preserves the sense with full clarity.
Texts in Transition: How Old Testament Scripture Adapted Over Time
Old Testament Scripture adapted in script, format, and translation while its inspired wording was preserved through disciplined manuscript transmission.
Language, Script, and Writing Materials of the Hebrew Old Testament Text
The Hebrew Old Testament text was preserved through a stable union of language, script, scribal discipline, and durable writing materials.
The Majuscules and Minuscules: Deciphering the Greek Scripts of the Old Testament
How majuscule and minuscule Greek scripts reveal the transmission, revision, and textual value of the Old Testament in Greek.
Why Do Ezra and Nehemiah Give Different Numbers for the Returnees?
Ezra and Nehemiah share the same returnee total, while differing subtotals reflect how ancient registers were preserved and copied.
Reading Ruth: A Case Study in Old Testament Textual Analysis
A full textual study of Ruth showing why the Masoretic Text remains the base while ancient versions help clarify a few localized variants.
Scribal Traditions and the Faithful Transmission of the Hebrew Scripture
How Israel’s scribal schools, priestly custodians, and Masoretic guardians preserved the Old Testament through disciplined manuscript transmission.
In Pursuit of the Primitive: The Quest for the Original Text of the Old Testament
The quest for the original Old Testament text is a documentary pursuit grounded in the Masoretic tradition, Qumran evidence, and disciplined criticism.
