Leviticus 14:30
New International Version
Then he shall sacrifice the doves or the young pigeons, such as the person can afford,

New Living Translation
“Then the priest will offer the two turtledoves or the two young pigeons, whichever the person can afford.

English Standard Version
And he shall offer, of the turtledoves or pigeons, whichever he can afford,

Berean Standard Bible
Then he must sacrifice the turtledoves or young pigeons, whichever he can afford,

King James Bible
And he shall offer the one of the turtledoves, or of the young pigeons, such as he can get;

New King James Version
And he shall offer one of the turtledoves or young pigeons, such as he can afford—

New American Standard Bible
He shall then offer one of the turtledoves or young doves, which are within his means.

NASB 1995
“He shall then offer one of the turtledoves or young pigeons, which are within his means.

NASB 1977
“He shall then offer one of the turtledoves or young pigeons, which are within his means.

Legacy Standard Bible
He shall then offer one of the turtledoves or young pigeons, which are within his means.

Amplified Bible
Then he shall offer one of the turtledoves or young pigeons, which are within his means.

Christian Standard Bible
He is to then sacrifice one type of what he can afford, either the turtledoves or young pigeons,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He must then sacrifice one type of what he can afford, either the turtledoves or young pigeons,

American Standard Version
And he shall offer one of the turtle-doves, or of the young pigeons, such as he is able to get,

English Revised Version
And he shall offer one of the turtledoves, or of the young pigeons, such as he is able to get;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the one to be cleansed must take one of the mourning doves or pigeons (whichever he can afford),

Good News Translation
Then he shall offer one of the doves or pigeons

International Standard Version
Then he is to offer one of the turtledoves or the young pigeons, whichever he can afford.

Majority Standard Bible
Then he must sacrifice the turtledoves or young pigeons, whichever he can afford,

NET Bible
"He will then make one of the turtledoves or young pigeons, which are within his means,

New Heart English Bible
He shall offer one of the turtledoves, or of the young pigeons, such as he is able to afford,

Webster's Bible Translation
And he shall offer one of the turtle-doves, or of the young pigeons, such as he can get;

World English Bible
He shall offer one of the turtledoves, or of the young pigeons, which ever he is able to afford,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he has made one of the turtle-doves or of the young pigeons (from that which his hand reaches to,

Young's Literal Translation
'And he hath made the one of the turtle-doves, or of the young pigeons (from that which his hand reacheth to,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he did the one from the turtle-doves, or from the sons of the dove, from what his hand shall attain.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he shall offer a turtle, or young pigeon,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he shall offer a turtledove or a young pigeon,

New American Bible
Then, of the turtledoves or pigeons, such as the person can afford,

New Revised Standard Version
And he shall offer, of the turtledoves or pigeons such as he can afford,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he shall offer one of the turtledoves or of the young pigeons such as he can afford;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall offer some pigeons or some young doves of anything that he has in his hands;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he shall offer one of the turtle-doves, or of the young pigeons, such as his means suffice for;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall offer one of the turtle-doves or of the young pigeons, as he can afford it,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Cleansing from Skin Diseases
29The rest of the oil in his palm, the priest is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed, to make atonement for him before the LORD. 30Then he must sacrifice the turtledoves or young pigeons, whichever he can afford, 31one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering, together with the grain offering. In this way the priest will make atonement before the LORD for the one to be cleansed.…

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.

Leviticus 1:14-17
If, instead, one’s offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, he is to present a turtledove or a young pigeon. / Then the priest shall bring it to the altar, twist off its head, and burn it on the altar; its blood should be drained out on the side of the altar. / And he is to remove the crop with its contents and throw it to the east side of the altar, in the place for ashes. ...

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 1:44
“See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

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.”

Hebrews 9:22
According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

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.”

Leviticus 9:3
Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering,

Leviticus 14:21-22
If, 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, / and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whichever he can afford, one to be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.

Leviticus 14:10
On the eighth day he is to bring two unblemished male lambs, an unblemished ewe lamb a year old, a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil, and one log of olive oil.

Leviticus 14:4-7
the priest shall order that two live clean birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop be brought for the one to be cleansed. / Then the priest shall command that one of the birds be slaughtered over fresh water in a clay pot. / And he is to take the live bird together with the cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop, and dip them into the blood of the bird that was slaughtered over the fresh water. ...

Leviticus 14:49-53
He is to take two birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop to purify the house; / and he shall slaughter one of the birds over fresh water in a clay pot. / Then he shall take the cedar wood, the hyssop, the scarlet yarn, and the live bird, dip them in the blood of the slaughtered bird and the fresh water, and sprinkle the house seven times. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And he shall offer the one of the turtledoves, or of the young pigeons, such as he can get;

Leviticus 14:22
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.

Leviticus 12:8
And if she be not able to bring a lamb, then she shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons; the one for the burnt offering, and the other for a sin offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for her, and she shall be clean.

Leviticus 15:14,15
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: …

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Then he shall offer
The phrase "Then he shall offer" indicates a prescribed action following a series of purification rituals. The Hebrew root for "offer" is "qarab," which means to bring near or present. This reflects the act of drawing near to God, a central theme in Levitical law. Offering a sacrifice was not merely a ritualistic duty but a profound act of worship and reconciliation with God. It underscores the importance of obedience and the heart's posture in approaching the divine.

one of the turtledoves or young pigeons
The choice of "turtledoves or young pigeons" is significant. These birds were commonly used in sacrificial offerings due to their availability and affordability, especially for those who could not afford larger animals like lambs or goats. The Hebrew words "tor" (turtledove) and "ben yonah" (young pigeon) highlight God's provision for all economic classes, ensuring that everyone, regardless of financial status, could participate in the sacrificial system. This inclusivity reflects God's desire for all His people to have access to atonement and fellowship with Him.

whichever he can afford
The phrase "whichever he can afford" emphasizes God's understanding and compassion towards the economic realities of His people. The Hebrew word "nasag" implies reaching or attaining, indicating that the offering should be within the means of the individual. This provision demonstrates God's grace and the principle that the heart's intent is more important than the material value of the offering. It reminds believers that God values sincerity and willingness over wealth and that He meets us where we are, providing a way for everyone to come into His presence.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then he must sacrifice
וְעָשָׂ֤ה (wə·‘ā·śāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

one
הָֽאֶחָד֙ (hā·’e·ḥāḏ)
Article | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

of
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the turtledoves
הַתֹּרִ֔ים (hat·tō·rîm)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8449: A ring-dove, a term of endearment

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

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

pigeons,
הַיּוֹנָ֑ה (hay·yō·w·nāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3123: A dove

whichever
מֵאֲשֶׁ֥ר (mê·’ă·šer)
Preposition-m | 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


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