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23 as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn son is to be designated as holy to the Lord.”[a] 24 They also offered a sacrifice according to what is specified in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”[b]

25 Now a man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel,[c] and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

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  1. Luke 2:23 Cf. Exod 13:2, 12, 15; MT source citation reads Lord
  2. Luke 2:24 Lev 12:8
  3. Luke 2:25 Lit. for the comfort of Israel

23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”[a]),(A) 24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”[b](B)

25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout.(C) He was waiting for the consolation of Israel,(D) and the Holy Spirit was on him.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:23 Exodus 13:2,12
  2. Luke 2:24 Lev. 12:8