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Luke 2:24
ESV and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
NIV and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: 'a pair of doves or two young pigeons.'
NASB and to offer a sacrifice according to what has been stated in the Law of the Lord: 'A PAIR OF TURTLEDOVES OR TWO YOUNG DOVES.'
CSB and to offer a sacrifice (according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons ).
NLT So they offered the sacrifice required in the law of the Lord — 'either a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.'
KJV 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.

What does Luke 2:24 mean?

Israel was given a series of laws related to ceremonial purity. These were not necessarily matters of morality—meaning sins—but rather symbols of the holiness which God expects of His people. One of those laws involved childbirth and required purification rites (Leviticus 12:2). As faithful Israelites, Joseph and Mary follow these instructions after the birth of Jesus (Luke 2:1–7). In this case, that means going to the temple in Jerusalem to present their sacrifice (Luke 2:22).

Mosaic law presented two options for this purification. The ideal sacrifice was a lamb, but the Law made exceptions for those unable to afford that (Leviticus 12:8). According to this verse, Jesus' family offers the two birds allowed for those too poor to offer a lamb. This corresponds to the humble nature of Jesus' earthly life, and His lack of both wealth and property (Luke 9:58).
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