4. the cedar symbolizes haughtiness. Crimson thread and hyssop symbolize the penitent’s new found humility. 14. ear … the thumb … the big toe. .. blood is placed on these three body parts to symbolize that henceforth the metzora must improve himself in mind (ear), deed (thumb, representing action), and effort (big toe, representing forward […]
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