Leviticus 14:22

Verse

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 (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

And two doves or two young pigeons, such as he is able to get; and one will be for a sin-offering and the other for a burned offering.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And two turtles or two young pigeons, of which one may be for sin, and the other for a holocaust:

Free Bible Version

and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whichever they can afford. One is to be used as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also two turtle doues, or two yong pigeons, as he is able, whereof the one shalbe a sinne offering, and the other a burnt offring,

King James (Authorized) 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.

One Unity Resource 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.

Translation for Translators

and two doves or two young pigeons, one for him to be forgiven for the sins he has committed, and one to be completely burned on the altar.

Unlocked Literal Bible

together with two doves or two young pigeons, such as he is able to get; one bird will be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

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;

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.

Summary

In Leviticus 14:22, the priest is instructed to offer a sacrifice of atonement on behalf of the person who is being cleansed from a skin disease. This sacrifice symbolizes the removal of sin and impurity, restoring the individual to a state of purity and allowing them to re-enter the community. The ritual underscores the importance of seeking forgiveness and reconciliation with God, highlighting the need for spiritual cleansing and restoration. It also points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offers complete atonement for sin and enables believers to be reconciled to God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, such as he is able to get,.... As good as he can get for his money, or his money he is possessed of will purchase; but if he was not able to purchase these of the better sort, the best he could get would be acceptable; so indulgent, kind, and merciful was God to the poor in this case; these were instead of the other two lambs required of those that were able to bring them, and answered all the purposes of them: and the one shall be a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering: one of the turtledoves or one of the young pigeons should be for the one, and the other for the other; so that the poor man had as many offerings for his atonement and cleansing as the rich, and his expiation and purgation were as complete as theirs.

Leviticus 14:22

Cleansing from Skin Diseases

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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 (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

And two doves or two young pigeons, such as he is able to get; and one will be for a sin-offering and the other for a burned offering.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And two turtles or two young pigeons, of which one may be for sin, and the other for a holocaust:

Free Bible Version

and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whichever they can afford. One is to be used as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also two turtle doues, or two yong pigeons, as he is able, whereof the one shalbe a sinne offering, and the other a burnt offring,

King James (Authorized) 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.

One Unity Resource 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.

Translation for Translators

and two doves or two young pigeons, one for him to be forgiven for the sins he has committed, and one to be completely burned on the altar.

Unlocked Literal Bible

together with two doves or two young pigeons, such as he is able to get; one bird will be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

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;