Leviticus 14:22

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

and two doves or two young pigeons, such as he can afford, the one for a sin offering and the other for 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.

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.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And two^{H8147} turtledoves^{H8449}, or two^{H8147} young^{H1121} pigeons^{H3123}, such as he is able to get^{{H3027}{H5381}}; and the one^{H259} shall be a sin offering^{H2403}, and the other^{H259} a burnt offering^{H5930}.

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Commentary for Leviticus 14:22

1. Themes:
- Ritual Purity and Cleansing: Leviticus 14 outlines the procedures for the cleansing of a person with a skin disease, often referred to as leprosy. The verse reflects the theme of ritual purity, which was crucial in Israelite society.
- Sacrifice and Atonement: The mention of a sin offering and a burnt offering highlights the themes of atonement and reconciliation with God. These offerings were meant to cleanse the individual from sin and impurity.
- Accessibility and Grace: The provision for using two turtledoves or two young pigeons indicates that the sacrificial system was accessible even to the poor, as these birds were less expensive than other offerings. This reflects God's grace and consideration for the economic status of the worshipper.

2. Historical Context:
- The Israelites, having been freed from slavery in Egypt, received the Law, which included the book of Leviticus, during their time in the wilderness. Leviticus contains regulations given by God to Moses for the Israelite community, detailing how to maintain holiness and proper worship.
- The laws concerning skin diseases and the associated rituals for purification were essential for maintaining the health and ritual cleanliness of the camp. The detailed instructions for sacrifices were part of the priestly responsibilities to oversee religious ceremonies and ensure the community's spiritual well-being.
- The use of birds for offerings was a concession for those who could not afford more expensive sacrifices, such as sheep or cattle. This practice reflects the socio-economic conditions of the time and the need for an inclusive religious system that allowed for participation from all levels of society.

In summary, Leviticus 14:22 is situated within the context of Israelite worship and purification rites, emphasizing the importance of ritual cleanliness, the role of sacrifice in atonement, and the provision of accessible means for worship for all individuals, regardless of their financial status.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H8147
   There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
   Transliteration: shᵉnayim
   Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
   Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two.
   
2. Strong's Number: H8449
   There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תּוֹר
   Transliteration: tôwr
   Pronunciation: tore
   Description: or תֹּר; probably the same as תּוֹר; a ring-dove, often (figuratively) as a term of endearment; (turtle) dove.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3123
   There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹנָה
   Transliteration: yôwnâh
   Pronunciation: yo-naw'
   Description: probably from the same as יַיִן; a dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating); dove, pigeon.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3027
   There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָד
   Transliteration: yâd
   Pronunciation: yawd
   Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5381
   There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָשַׂג
   Transliteration: nâsag
   Pronunciation: naw-sag'
   Description: a primitive root; to reach (literally or figuratively); ability, be able, attain (unto), (be able to, can) get, lay at, put, reach, remove, wax rich, [idiom] surely, (over-) take (hold of, on, upon).
   
7. Strong's Number: H259
   There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶחָד
   Transliteration: ʼechâd
   Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
   Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together,
   
8. Strong's Number: H2403
   There are 272 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חַטָּאָה
   Transliteration: chaṭṭâʼâh
   Pronunciation: khat-taw-aw'
   Description: or חַטָּאת; from חָטָא; an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender; punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering).
   
9. Strong's Number: H5930
   There are 262 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֹלָה
   Transliteration: ʻôlâh
   Pronunciation: o-law'
   Description: or עוֹלָה; feminine active participle of עָלָה; a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke); ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also עֶוֶל.