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and two turtle-doves, 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.
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God's Compassion for the Poor
All commentators highlight that the law made a special allowance for the poor. Instead of expensive lambs, they could bring two turtledoves or pigeons, which were plentiful and cheap. Scholars note this demonstrates God's mercy and ensures that poverty was not a barrier to being cleansed and restored to the community.
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19th Century
Anglican
Two turtledoves, or two young pigeons — which were plentiful and cheap in Palestine (), instead of the two lambs required…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, such as he is able to get As good as he can get for his money, or his money he…
Presbyterian
The cleansed leper was to be presented to the Lord, with his offerings. When God has restored us to enjoy public worship again, after sickness, dis…