Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’If the offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, you are to offer a dove or a young pigeon. New Living Translation “If you present a bird as a burnt offering to the LORD, choose either a turtledove or a young pigeon. English Standard Version “If his offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves or pigeons. Berean Standard Bible If, instead, one’s offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, he is to present a turtledove or a young pigeon. King James Bible And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons. New King James Version ‘And if the burnt sacrifice of his offering to the LORD is of birds, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves or young pigeons. New American Standard Bible ‘But if his offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, then he shall bring his offering from the turtledoves or from young doves. NASB 1995 ‘But if his offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, then he shall bring his offering from the turtledoves or from young pigeons. NASB 1977 ‘But if his offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, then he shall bring his offering from the turtledoves or from young pigeons. Legacy Standard Bible ‘But if his offering to Yahweh is a burnt offering of birds, then he shall bring near his offering from the turtledoves or from young pigeons. Amplified Bible ‘But if his offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, then he shall bring turtledoves or young pigeons as his offering. Christian Standard Bible “If his offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, he is to present his offering from the turtledoves or young pigeons. Holman Christian Standard Bible If his gift to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, he is to present his offering from the turtledoves or young pigeons. American Standard Version And if his oblation to Jehovah be a burnt-offering of birds, then he shall offer his oblation of turtle-doves, or of young pigeons. Contemporary English Version If you offer a bird for this kind of sacrifice, it must be a dove or a pigeon. English Revised Version And if his oblation to the LORD be a burnt offering of fowls, then he shall offer his oblation of turtledoves, or of young pigeons. GOD'S WORD® Translation "If your offering to the LORD is a bird, you must sacrifice a mourning dove or pigeon. Good News Translation If you are offering a bird as a burnt offering, it must be a dove or a pigeon. International Standard Version "If his offering is a burnt offering of birds to the LORD, he is to bring turtledoves or young doves. Majority Standard Bible If, instead, one?s offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, he is to present a turtledove or a young pigeon. NET Bible "'If his offering to the LORD is a burnt offering from the birds, he must present his offering from the turtledoves or from the young pigeons. New Heart English Bible "'If his offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, then he shall offer his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons. Webster's Bible Translation And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD shall be of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtle doves, or of young pigeons. World English Bible “‘If his offering to Yahweh is a burnt offering of birds, then he shall offer his offering from turtledoves or of young pigeons. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd if his offering [is] a burnt-offering out of the bird to YHWH, then he has brought his offering near out of the turtle-doves or out of the young pigeons, Young's Literal Translation And if his offering is a burnt-offering out of the fowl to Jehovah, than he hath brought near his offering out of the turtle-doves or out of the young pigeons, Smith's Literal Translation And if from the birds he brought near a burnt-offering to Jehovah, and he brought near from the turtle-doves, or from the sons of the dove his offering, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if the oblation of a holocaust to the Lord be of birds, of turtles, or of young pigeons, Catholic Public Domain Version But if the oblation of a holocaust to the Lord is of birds, either of turtledoves, or young pigeons, New American Bible If a person offers a bird as a burnt offering to the LORD, the offering brought must be a turtledove or a pigeon. New Revised Standard Version If your offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, you shall choose your offering from turtledoves or pigeons. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves or of young pigeons. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if his offering is a burnt offering from fowl to LORD JEHOVAH, he shall offer from turtledoves to LORD JEHOVAH or his offering of sons of doves. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if his offering to the LORD be a burnt-offering of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtle-doves, or of young pigeons. Brenton Septuagint Translation And if he bring his gift, a burnt-offering to the Lord, of birds, then shall he bring his gift of doves or pigeons. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws for Burnt Offerings…13The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall bring all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. 14If, instead, one’s offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, he is to present a turtledove or a young pigeon. 15Then 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.… Cross References Genesis 15:9 And the LORD said to him, “Bring Me a heifer, a goat, and a ram, each three years old, along with a turtledove and a young pigeon.” Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD. 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. Deuteronomy 12:27 Present the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your other sacrifices must be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat. 2 Chronicles 29:31-33 Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings. / The number of burnt offerings the assembly brought was seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD. / And the consecrated offerings were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep. Psalm 51:19 Then You will delight in righteous sacrifices, in whole burnt offerings; then bulls will be offered on Your altar. Isaiah 1:11 “What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. Jeremiah 7:22-23 For when I brought your fathers out of the land of Egypt, I did not merely command them about burnt offerings and sacrifices, / but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. Ezekiel 20:40-41 For on My holy mountain, the high mountain of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, there the whole house of Israel, all of them, will serve Me in the land. There I will accept them and will require your offerings and choice gifts, along with all your holy sacrifices. / When I bring you from the peoples and gather you from the lands to which you have been scattered, I will accept you as a pleasing aroma. And I will show My holiness through you in the sight of the nations. Hosea 6:6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Malachi 1:11 For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. Matthew 3:16-17 As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him. / And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” Matthew 10:29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Mark 1:10-11 As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, He saw the heavens breaking open and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove. / And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” Luke 2:24 and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” Treasury of Scripture And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons. of fowls Leviticus 5:7 And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for 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. Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Jump to Previous Birds Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Dove Doves Fowl Fowls Oblation Offer Offering Pigeon Pigeons Present Sacrifice Turtle Turtledoves Turtle-Doves YoungJump to Next Birds Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Dove Doves Fowl Fowls Oblation Offer Offering Pigeon Pigeons Present Sacrifice Turtle Turtledoves Turtle-Doves YoungLeviticus 1 1. The law of burnt offerings3. of the herd 10. of the flocks 14. of the fowls If, instead, one’s offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds In the context of Leviticus, the burnt offering was a voluntary act of worship, atonement for unintentional sin, and an expression of devotion, commitment, and complete surrender to God. The provision for offering birds instead of larger animals like bulls or sheep indicates God's accommodation for the poor, ensuring that everyone, regardless of economic status, could participate in worship and atonement. This reflects God's inclusivity and compassion, as seen in other scriptures like Luke 2:24, where Mary and Joseph offer birds at Jesus' presentation in the temple, indicating their humble status. he is to present a turtledove or a young pigeon Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe central figure to whom the offerings are made, representing the God of Israel who established the sacrificial system. 2. The Offerer An Israelite bringing a burnt offering to the LORD, seeking atonement or expressing devotion. 3. Turtledove or Young Pigeon The specific birds mentioned as acceptable offerings, often used by those who could not afford larger animals. 4. The Altar The place where the burnt offerings are presented and consumed by fire, symbolizing the offering's ascent to God. 5. The Tabernacle The dwelling place of God among His people, where the sacrificial system was carried out. Teaching Points Accessibility of WorshipThe provision for offering birds shows God's inclusivity, allowing even the poor to participate in worship and atonement. Symbolism of Sacrifice The burnt offering symbolizes total dedication to God, as the entire offering is consumed by fire. Foreshadowing of Christ The sacrificial system points to Jesus, the ultimate sacrifice, who fulfills the law and provides true atonement. Humility in Worship The use of humble offerings like birds reminds believers that God values the heart's intent over the material value of the offering. Faithfulness to God's Commands The detailed instructions for offerings emphasize the importance of obedience and reverence in worship.(14) Be of fowls.--The fowls here are in contrast to the cattle in Leviticus 1:2. And as the quadrupeds there are immediately defined to consist of bullocks, sheep and goats, so the generic term winged creature is here restricted to the dove and pigeon. It will thus be seen that five different kinds are allowed for the burnt offering, viz., the bullock, lamb, goat, dove and pigeon, the same that Abram was commanded to offer (Genesis 15:9). Of turtledoves.--Though in the case of the burnt offering, as well as of the sin offering, pigeons were permitted to those who were too poor to offer quadrupeds, yet in certain other cases birds were prescribed for all irrespective of their circumstances. Not only did turtledoves regularly come in large flocks (Song of Solomon 2:11-12; Jeremiah 8:7) into Palestine at certain periods, but owing to these sacrifices the Jews have always kept dove-cots and reared pigeons (2Kings 6:25; Isaiah 60:8; Joseph. Wars, v. 4, 4). To supply the demand for them, dealers in these birds sat about with them in cages on stalls in the Temple court (Matthew 21:2; John 11:16, &c.). . . . Verse 14. - If the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the Lord be of fowls. A comparison of Leviticus 12:8 leads us to infer that the permission to offer a bird was a concession to poverty. The pigeon and the turtle-dove were the most easy to procure, as the domestic fowl was at this time unknown to the Hebrews. The first and only allusion in the Bible to the hen occurs in the New Testament (Matthew 23:37; Luke 13:30, nor is there any representation of the domestic fowl in ancient Egyptian paintings. The domicile of the bird was still confined to India. A single pigeon or turtle-dove formed a sacrifice, and there was no rule in respect to sex, as there was in the case of the quadrupeds.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew If, instead,וְאִ֧ם (wə·’im) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not one’s offering קָרְבָּנ֖וֹ (qā·rə·bā·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present to the LORD לַֽיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is a burnt offering עֹלָ֥ה (‘ō·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of birds, הָע֛וֹף (hā·‘ō·wp̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5775: Flying creatures he is to offer וְהִקְרִ֣יב (wə·hiq·rîḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach a turtledove הַתֹּרִ֗ים (hat·tō·rîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8449: A ring-dove, a term of endearment or א֛וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if a young בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son pigeon. הַיּוֹנָ֖ה (hay·yō·w·nāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3123: A dove Links Leviticus 1:14 NIVLeviticus 1:14 NLT Leviticus 1:14 ESV Leviticus 1:14 NASB Leviticus 1:14 KJV Leviticus 1:14 BibleApps.com Leviticus 1:14 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 1:14 Chinese Bible Leviticus 1:14 French Bible Leviticus 1:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 1:14 If his offering to Yahweh (Le Lv Lev.) |
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