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Luke 2

Luke 2:24

Jesus Presented at the Temple · Luke 2:21–24
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Translations

Modern
…and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
Traditional
And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
Literal
…and to give a sacrifice according to that said in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
Latin
…et ut darent hostiam secundum quod dictum est in lege Domini, par turturum, aut duos pullos columbarum.

Original

Greek
English
…and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

Notes

Luke 2:24

A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons: This quote from Leviticus 12:8 refers to the ceremony to make a woman ceremonially pure after giving birth to a child. Joseph and Mary offered the sacrifice prescribed for the poor.

Events

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Birds Book of the Acts of the Apostles Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Joseph Luke, Gospel of Pigeon Virgin Birth of Jesus Worship

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Is Presented in the Temple (In Jerusalem) Joseph: Husband of Mary: Presents Jesus in the Temple Pigeon used As Sacrifice Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus Brought To, According to the Law and Custom Turtle Dove: Prescribed for Purification of Women