Leviticus 14:22
New International Version
and two doves or two young pigeons, such as they can afford, one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering.

New Living Translation
The offering must also include two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whichever the person can afford. One of the pair must be used for the sin offering and the other for a burnt offering.

English Standard Version
also two turtledoves or two pigeons, whichever he can afford. The one shall be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.

Berean Standard Bible
and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whichever he can afford, one to be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, such as he is able to afford: one shall be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.

New American Standard Bible
and two turtledoves or two young doves, which are within his means. The one shall be a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering.

NASB 1995
and two turtledoves or two young pigeons which are within his means, the one shall be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.

NASB 1977
and two turtledoves or two young pigeons which are within his means, the one shall be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.

Legacy Standard Bible
and two turtledoves or two young pigeons which are within his means, the one shall be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.

Amplified Bible
and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, such as he can afford, one shall be a sin offering, the other a burnt offering.

Christian Standard Bible
and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whatever he can afford, one to be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whatever he can afford, one to be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
Depending on what you can afford, you must also offer either two doves or two pigeons, one as a sacrifice for sin and the other as a sacrifice to please me.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and two mourning doves or two pigeons (whatever he can afford). The one will be an offering for sin and the other a burnt offering.

Good News Translation
You shall also bring two doves or two pigeons, one for the sin offering and one for the burnt offering.

International Standard Version
and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whichever he can afford. One is for a sin offering and the other is for a whole burnt offering.

Majority Standard Bible
and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whichever he can afford, one to be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.

NET Bible
and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, which are within his means. One will be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.

New Heart English Bible
and two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, such as he is able to afford; and the one shall be a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
and two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, such as he is able to afford; and the one shall be a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and two turtle-doves, or two young pigeons, which his hand reaches to, and one has been a sin-offering and one a burnt-offering;

Young's Literal Translation
and two turtle-doves, or two young pigeons, which his hand reacheth to, and one hath been a sin-offering, and the one a burnt-offering;

Smith's Literal Translation
And two turtle-doves, or two sons of the dove, which his hand shall attain; and one was the sin, and one the burnt-offering.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And two turtles or two young pigeons, of which one may be for sin, and the other for a holocaust:

Catholic Public Domain Version
and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, of which one may be for sin, and the other as a holocaust.

New American Bible
and two turtledoves or pigeons, which the individual can more easily afford, the one as a purification offering and the other as a burnt offering.

New Revised Standard Version
also two turtledoves or two pigeons, such as he can afford, one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And two turtledoves or two young pigeons such as he can afford; and the one shall be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And two pigeons or two young doves, whatever he can do with his hands, and one will be for the sake of sin and one for burning.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and two turtle-doves, or two young pigeons, such as his means suffice for; and the one shall be a sin-offering, and the other a burnt-offering.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and two turtle-doves, or two young pigeons, as he can afford; and the one shall be for a sin-offering, and the other for a whole-burnt-offering.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Cleansing from Skin Diseases
21If, however, the person is poor and cannot afford these offerings, he is to take one male lamb as a guilt offering to be waved to make atonement for him, along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil for a grain offering, a log of olive oil, 22and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whichever he can afford, one to be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering. 23On the eighth day he is to bring them for his cleansing to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD.…

Cross References
Leviticus 5:7
If, however, he cannot afford a lamb, he may bring to the LORD as restitution for his sin two turtledoves or two young pigeons—one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering.

Leviticus 12:8
But if she cannot afford a lamb, she shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. Then the priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.’”

Leviticus 15:14-15
On the eighth day he is to take two turtledoves or two young pigeons, come before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, and give them to the priest. / The priest is to sacrifice them, one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. In this way the priest will make atonement for the man before the LORD because of his discharge.

Numbers 6:10-11
On the eighth day he must bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. / And the priest is to offer one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering to make atonement for him, because he has sinned by being in the presence of the dead body. On that day he must consecrate his head again.

Luke 2:24
and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

Mark 12:42-44
Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. / For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”

Matthew 8:4
Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”

Luke 5:14
“Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

Hebrews 9:13-14
For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

Psalm 51:17
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.

Isaiah 66:2
Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.

Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Luke 4:27
And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.”

Acts 10:14-15
“No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” / The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”


Treasury of Scripture

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.

Isaiah 38:14
Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail with looking upward: O LORD, I am oppressed; undertake for me.

Isaiah 59:11
We roar all like bears, and mourn sore like doves: we look for judgment, but there is none; for salvation, but it is far off from us.

Ezekiel 7:16
But they that escape of them shall escape, and shall be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, every one for his iniquity.

Song of Solomon 2:14
O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.

Jeremiah 48:28
O ye that dwell in Moab, leave the cities, and dwell in the rock, and be like the dove that maketh her nest in the sides of the hole's mouth.

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two turtledoves or two young pigeons
In the ancient Hebrew context, the offering of "two turtledoves or two young pigeons" reflects God's provision for those who were economically disadvantaged. The Hebrew word for turtledove, "tor," and for pigeon, "yonah," are both birds that were readily available and affordable, symbolizing God's accessibility to all people, regardless of their financial status. This provision underscores the inclusivity of God's covenant, ensuring that even the poorest could participate in the sacrificial system and maintain their relationship with God. Historically, these birds were common in the region, making them a practical choice for offerings.

such as he can afford
This phrase highlights the compassionate nature of God's law, recognizing the varying economic capabilities of His people. The Hebrew root "nasa" implies lifting or bearing, suggesting that the offerings were to be within the means of the individual, lifting the burden of sacrifice to a level that was bearable. This reflects a God who is not only just but also merciful, understanding the human condition and providing a way for everyone to approach Him. It is a reminder that God values the heart's intent over the material value of the offering.

one as a sin offering
The "sin offering," or "chatat" in Hebrew, was a crucial part of the sacrificial system, symbolizing atonement and purification from sin. This offering was a tangible expression of repentance and a plea for forgiveness, pointing forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who would fulfill the law and provide complete atonement for sin. The sin offering emphasizes the seriousness of sin and the need for cleansing, reminding believers of the holiness of God and the grace available through repentance.

and the other as a burnt offering
The "burnt offering," or "olah" in Hebrew, signifies complete surrender and dedication to God. Unlike the sin offering, which was primarily for atonement, the burnt offering was wholly consumed on the altar, symbolizing the worshiper's total commitment and devotion to God. This offering foreshadows the complete and perfect sacrifice of Christ, who offered Himself entirely for humanity's redemption. It serves as an inspiration for believers to live lives fully dedicated to God, reflecting His holiness and love in every aspect of their lives.

(22) Two turtledoves, or two young pigeons--which were plentiful and cheap in Palestine (see Leviticus 1:14), instead of the two lambs required of those who were able to bring them.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and two
וּשְׁתֵּ֣י (ū·šə·tê)
Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

turtledoves
תֹרִ֗ים (ṯō·rîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8449: A ring-dove, a term of endearment

or
א֤וֹ (’ōw)
Conjunction
Strong's 176: Desire, if

two
שְׁנֵי֙ (šə·nê)
Number - mdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

young
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

pigeons,
יוֹנָ֔ה (yō·w·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3123: A dove

whichever
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

he can afford,
תַּשִּׂ֖יג (taś·śîḡ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5381: To reach, overtake

one
אֶחָד֙ (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

to be
וְהָיָ֤ה (wə·hā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

a sin offering
חַטָּ֔את (ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender

and the other
וְהָאֶחָ֖ד (wə·hā·’e·ḥāḏ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

a burnt offering.
עֹלָֽה׃ (‘ō·lāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering


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