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Luke 2:24 Cross-References
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“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.”
Luke 2:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 2:24
The sacrifice of 'a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons' reveals Jesus's family's poverty. Leviticus 12:8 specifies this substitute for those unable to afford a lamb, demonstrating that God accommodates the poor while maintaining covenant requirements. That the Lord of glory entered the world in such poverty that His parents couldn't afford standard sacrifice demonstrates the depths of His humiliation (2 Cor 8:9). This detail confirms Jesus's identification with the poor and His understanding of their struggles. The Creator submitting to purification offerings highlights the radical natu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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