And if she be not able to bring a lamb, then she shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons; the one for the burnt offering, and the other for a sin offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for her, and she shall be clean.
And if she cannot afford to bring a lamb, then she should bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons instead; one for the burnt offering and the other for the sin offering. The priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.
God provided an affordable alternative sacrifice for poor mothers after childbirth, showing that His mercy and forgiveness are available to everyone regardless of their financial situation.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the purification laws for women after childbirth in ancient Israel. The standard offering was a lamb plus a dove or pigeon, but God made provision for those who couldn't afford a lamb to offer two birds instead. This shows God's care for the poor and ensures that economic status wouldn't prevent someone from participating in religious life and community restoration.
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