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.
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.
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.
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.
The Textual Landscape of Job: Evaluating the Differences between the Masoretic Text and Septuagint
Job’s Greek text is shorter and freer, but the Masoretic Text remains the authoritative base for restoring the original wording of Job.
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.
The Language of the Prophets: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Their Significance in Old Testament Textual Criticism
Hebrew is the primary language of the prophets, Aramaic serves key historical functions, and both are vital for restoring the Old Testament text.
Old Testament Textual Criticism: The Path Toward a More Perfect Understanding
Old Testament textual criticism recovers the authoritative Hebrew text through disciplined comparison of manuscripts, versions, and scribal evidence.
The Textual Odyssey: Exploring the Egyptian Influence on Old Testament Manuscripts
Egypt shaped the transmission of Old Testament manuscripts through scribal culture, papyrus, Alexandria, and preservation, but not textual authority.
