And two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, such as he is able to get; and the one shall be a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering.
And two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whatever he can afford; one will be used as a sin offering, and the other as a burnt offering.
This verse shows God's compassion by providing an affordable way for poor people to make the required sacrifices for their cleansing ceremony.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed purification ritual for someone who had been healed of a skin disease (often translated as 'leprosy'). The law provided different sacrifice options based on what people could afford - the wealthy brought lambs, but the poor could bring these less expensive birds instead. This was part of God's provision to ensure that everyone, regardless of economic status, could participate in the religious community after being healed.
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