Continuation of our verse by verse bible study in the book of Leviticus. The Jewish method of interpreting scripture is as follows:
Peshat "plain" ("simple") or the direct meaning
Remez "hints" or the deep (allegoric: hidden or symbolic) meaning beyond just the literal sense.
Derash from Hebrew darash: "inquire" ("seek") — the comparative meaning, as given through similar occurrences.
Sod "secret" ("mystery") or the mystical meaning, as given through inspiration or revelation.