Text -- Luke 2:24 (NET)

2:24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is specified in the law of the Lord, a pair of doves or two young pigeons.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Luk 2:24

¹ sn The offering of a pair of doves or two young pigeons, instead of a lamb, speaks of the humble roots of Jesus’ family – they apparently could not afford the expense of a lamb.

² sn A quotation from Lev 12:8; 5:11 (LXX).