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A Sign of Humble Beginnings
Commentators universally highlight that offering two birds instead of a lamb was the specific provision in the Law for the poor (Leviticus 12:8). This detail underscores the humble, non-wealthy circumstances into which Jesus was born. As scholars note, by entering a state of poverty, Jesus shows it is not a dishonorable station in life and that God often uses it for His highest purposes.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 2:24
18th Century
Theologian
And to offer a sacrifice, and so on. Those who were able on such an occasion were required to offer a lamb for a burnt offering and a pige…
AT Robertson
On Luke 2:24
A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons (Ζευγος τρυγονων η δυο νοσσους περιστερων). The offspring of the poor, costing about s…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 2:24
19th Century
Bishop
A pair of turtle doves.—The law of Leviticus 12:8 allowed these to be substituted for the normal sacrifice of a lamb as a burnt-of…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 2:23–24
19th Century
Preacher
(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord; ) and to offer a sacrifice accordi…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 2:24
It is important to understand the sequence and background of these events. According to Jewish law a woman became ceremonially unclean on the birth…
John Calvin
On Luke 2:24
16th Century
Theologian
And that they might offer a sacrifice, this sacrifice belonged to the ceremony of purification, so that no one would suppose that…
John Gill
On Luke 2:24
17th Century
Pastor
And to offer a sacrifice
That is, when the time of purification came, the parents of our Lord brought him from Bethl…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 2:21–24
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord Jesus was not born in sin, and did not need that mortification of a corrupt nature or that renewal to holiness, which were signified by ci…