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. Berean Literal Bible And if his offering to YHWH is a burnt offering from the bird, then he shall bring near his offering from the turtledoves or from the sons of the 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. Berean Annotated Bible If, instead, one’s offering to the LORD {YHWH} is a burnt offering of birds, he is to present a turtledove or a young pigeon. 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. 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIf, instead, one’s offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, he is to present a turtledove or a young pigeon. 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, Berean Literal Bible And if his offering to YHWH is a burnt offering from the bird, then he shall bring near his offering from the turtledoves or from the sons of the pigeon. 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 If, instead, one’s offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, Leviticus 12:8 But if she cannot afford a lamb, she shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. Then the priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.’” Leviticus 14:22 and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whichever he can afford, one to be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering. Leviticus 15:14 On the eighth day he is to take two turtledoves or two young pigeons, come before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, and give them to the priest. he is to present a turtledove or a young pigeon. Leviticus 12:6 When the days of her purification are complete, whether for a son or for a daughter, she is to bring to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting a year-old lamb for a burnt offering and a young pigeon or a turtledove for a sin offering. Leviticus 14:30 Then he must sacrifice the turtledoves or young pigeons, whichever he can afford, Numbers 6:10 On the eighth day he must bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 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. 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. 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, The burnt offering was a voluntary sacrifice expressing worship, devotion, and complete surrender to God. It also provided atonement for sin. By permitting birds as an offering, God made this act of worship available to Israelites who could not afford larger livestock. His provision ensured that poverty did not exclude anyone from approaching Him through the sacrifice He required. Lev 12:8 But if she cannot afford a lamb, she shall bring… he is to present a turtledove or a young pigeon. These birds were common, affordable, and acceptable for sacrifice. Their use allowed the poor to bring an offering of the same spiritual significance as those who presented bulls, sheep, or goats. The innocent bird offered in the worshiper’s place anticipated the perfect sacrifice of Christ, who gave Himself without sin to provide final atonement for His people. Lev 12:6 When the days of her purification are complete,… 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 1:14?2. How does Leviticus 1:14 guide us in offering sacrifices to God today? 3. What significance do "turtledoves or young pigeons" hold in Leviticus 1:14? 4. How does Leviticus 1:14 connect to Jesus' sacrifice in the New Testament? 5. What can we learn about God's provision from Leviticus 1:14? 6. How can we apply the principles of Leviticus 1:14 in our daily worship? 7. What is the significance of offering birds in Leviticus 1:14? 8. How does Leviticus 1:14 reflect ancient Israelite sacrificial practices? 9. Why are turtledoves and young pigeons specified in Leviticus 1:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 1? (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. Leviticus 1:14 teaches that God invites every worshiper—regardless of resources—to offer whole-hearted devotion through His appointed means. Whether the sacrifice is a costly bull or a simple bird, the same principles stand: approach God as He commands, give Him the best you have, and let the entire offering testify to total consecration. The verse ultimately directs our eyes to Christ, the perfect and final burnt offering, through whom rich and poor alike may draw near.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 Additonal Resources Leviticus 1:14 Blue Letter BibleLeviticus 1:14 Bible Gateway Leviticus 1:14 Bible.com Leviticus 1:14 NIV |
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