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Luke 2:24

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KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They brought a sacrifice just like God's law required — either two turtledoves or two young pigeons.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even Jesus' family followed God's requirements, bringing what they could afford as an offering.

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Leviticus 14:22

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.

When the days of her purification are completed, whether for a son or daughter, she must bring a one-year-old lamb for a burnt offering and a young pigeon or dove for a sin offering to the priest at the entrance of the tent of meeting.

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