KJV ORIGINAL
And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And if someone wants to bring a burnt offering to the LORD using birds, then they should bring either turtledoves or young pigeons.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God made provisions for people to worship Him according to their means - even those who couldn't afford larger animals could offer birds.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel's sacrificial system, burnt offerings were completely consumed by fire as gifts to God. Not everyone could afford to sacrifice cattle or sheep, so God graciously provided alternatives. Birds like turtledoves and pigeons were accessible to poorer families, ensuring that economic status wouldn't prevent anyone from participating in worship.
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