Luke 2:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:24 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pig..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:24 — KJV
“And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
— Luke 2:24 (KJV)
Luke 2:24 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 2:24
“And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:24: offer, sacrifice, lord
“And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering. he be...: Heb. his hand cannot reach to the sufficiency of a lamb”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:24: offer, lord, turtledoves
“But if he be not able to bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, then he that sinned shall bring for his offering the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall put no oil upon it, neither shall he put any frankincense thereon: for it is a sin offering.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:24: offer, turtledoves, two
“And two turtledoves, 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.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:24: offer, turtledoves, two
“And on the eighth day he shall take to him two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, and come before the LORD unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and give them unto the priest:”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:24: lord, turtledoves, two
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