Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 2:22
22. Brought him to Jerusalem From Bethlehem to the temple at Jerusalem. read more
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Daniel Whedon
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 2:22-38
§ 12. JESUS PRESENTED IN THE TEMPLE, Luke 2:22-38 . The presentation in the temple must have preceded the arrival of the Magi; as after their presence Jesus would have not have been safe from Herod’s hands. Jesus underwent circumcision as he underwent death; not because of his own sin, but because he stood as representative of sinners and as a bearer of the sins of others. Called Jesus See note on Matthew 1:21. read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 2:23
23. Every male that In the patriarchal dispensation the male first born was priest of the family, and belonged as such to Jehovah, the Lord. But under the Mosaic dispensation the sons of Aaron were chosen priests. Numbers 8:15-20. But as God redeemed the first born from death in coming out of Egypt, they were to be presented before the Lord, and redeemed at the price of five shekels. Jesus himself was thus redeemed. read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 2:24
24. A pair of turtle doves The proper sacrifice was a lamb, a young pigeon, or a turtle dove. Or if the mother be not able to bring a lamb, then two turtle doves or two young pigeons. The deep poverty of the holy family is not proved by this. They had been weeks from home upon expenses, and this alone may have rendered larger offerings undesirable. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 2:21
§ 11. CIRCUMCISION OF JESUS, Luke 2:21 ; Matthew 1:25 . 21. Eight days According to the Jewish laws, Genesis 17:12, Leviticus 12:1-6. read more