Luke 2:22

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present [him] to the Lord;

Complete Jewish Bible:

When the time came for their purification according to the Torah of Moshe, they took him up to Yerushalayim to present him to ADONAI

Berean Standard Bible:

And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord

American Standard Version:

And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} when^{G3753} the days^{G2250} of her^{G846} purification^{G2512} according^{G2596} to the law^{G3551} of Moses^{G3475} were accomplished^{G4130}, they brought^{G321} him^{G846} to^{G1519} Jerusalem^{G2414}, to present^{G3936} him to the Lord^{G2962};

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Commentary for Luke 2:22

Luke 2:22 is a verse that captures a significant moment in the early life of Jesus Christ as described in the Gospel of Luke. The verse reflects the observance of Jewish law as outlined in the Torah, specifically in the book of Leviticus (Leviticus 12). According to this law, a woman was considered ritually unclean after giving birth to a child and had to undergo a period of purification. For a son, this period was 40 days, after which the mother was required to offer a sacrifice, typically a lamb and a dove or pigeon, to complete her purification process.

In the case of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, adhering to this Mosaic law, traveled to Jerusalem after the 40-day period following Jesus' birth to present Jesus to the Lord at the Temple and to offer the required sacrifice. The sacrifice for Mary's purification is described as a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons, which, according to Levitical law, was an acceptable offering for those who could not afford a lamb. This detail from Luke 2:22-24 underscores the couple's piety and humility, as well as their economic status.

Historically, this journey to Jerusalem would have been a significant event for the Holy Family, involving travel from their home in Nazareth to the Temple in Jerusalem. The presentation of Jesus at the Temple was not only a fulfillment of the law but also a recognition of Jesus' identity as the firstborn son, who was to be dedicated to the Lord, in accordance with Exodus 13:2, which states that every firstborn male is to be consecrated to God.

The themes present in this verse include piety, obedience to the law, and the fulfillment of religious obligations. It also highlights the transition of Jesus from a newborn to an individual being introduced into the religious life of Israel. Additionally, the verse sets the stage for subsequent events at the Temple, where Jesus' destiny is further revealed through the prophecies of Simeon and Anna (Luke 2:25-38), who recognize and proclaim his divine mission. This event thus serves as a bridge between the birth narratives of Jesus and the beginning of his public ministry many years later.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3753
   There are 105 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅτε
   Transliteration: hóte
   Pronunciation: hot'-eh
   Description: from ὅς and τέ; at which (thing) too, i.e. when:--after (that), as soon as, that, when, while.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2250
   There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμέρα
   Transliteration: hēméra
   Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
   Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
   
4. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2512
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καθαρισμός
   Transliteration: katharismós
   Pronunciation: kath-ar-is-mos'
   Description: from καθαρίζω; a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation:--cleansing, + purge, purification(-fying).
   
6. Strong's Number: G2596
   There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κατά
   Transliteration: katá
   Pronunciation: kat-ah'
   Description: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3551
   There are 158 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: νόμος
   Transliteration: nómos
   Pronunciation: nom'-os
   Description: from a primary (to parcel out, especially food or grazing to animals); law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle):--law.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3475
   There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Μωσεύς
   Transliteration: Mōseús
   Pronunciation: mo-oo-sace'
   Description: of Hebrew origin; (מֹשֶׁה); Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver:--Moses.
   
9. Strong's Number: G4130
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πλήθω
   Transliteration: plḗthō
   Pronunciation: pleh'-o
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary (which appears only as an alternate in certain tenses and in the reduplicated form pimplemi); to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time):--accomplish, full (…come), furnish.
   
10. Strong's Number: G321
    There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀνάγω
    Transliteration: anágō
    Pronunciation: an-ag'-o
    Description: from ἀνά and ἄγω; to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away:--bring (again, forth, up again), depart, launch (forth), lead (up), loose, offer, sail, set forth, take up.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
    
12. Strong's Number: G2414
    There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἱεροσόλυμα
    Transliteration: Hierosólyma
    Pronunciation: hee-er-os-ol'-oo-mah
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם); Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine:--Jerusalem. Compare Ἱερουσαλήμ.
    
13. Strong's Number: G3936
    There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παρίστημι
    Transliteration: parístēmi
    Pronunciation: par-is-tan'-o
    Description: from παρά and ἵστημι; to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), aid:--assist, bring before, command, commend, give presently, present, prove, provide, shew, stand (before, by, here, up, with), yield.
    
14. Strong's Number: G2962
    There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κύριος
    Transliteration: kýrios
    Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
    Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.