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Leviticus 12:8

Lev.12.8

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But if she cannot afford a lamb, she is to bring two doves or two young pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. In this way the priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.’ ”
Leviticus 12:8 New International Version (NIV)The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by Permission of Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide.

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  1. Luke 2:24 quotes Leviticus 12:8

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    Luke cites the offering of two turtledoves or pigeons, the sacrifice the law allows a family that cannot afford a lamb.

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