Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Luke 2:24

Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Luke 2:24 - 2:24

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Luke 2:24 - 2:24

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24. ζεῦγος τρυγόνων ἢ δύο νεοσσούς. Lev 12:8. The offering appointed was a yearling lamb for a burnt-offering, and a young pigeon or turtledove for a sin-offering, which were to be brought to the door of the tabernacle and with which “the priest shall make an atonement for her and she shall be clean.” But the Law of Moses, with that thoughtful tenderness which characterises many of its provisions, allowed a poor mother to bring two turtledoves instead; and since turtledoves (being migratory) are not always procurable, and old pigeons are not easily caught, offered the alternative of “two young pigeons.” Lev 12:6-8. (Tristram.)