BBE Image Bible : Scripture in Images Leviticus 12:8
8. And if she has not money enough for a lamb, then let her take two doves or two young pigeons, one for a burned offering and the other for a sin-offering, and the priest will take away her sin and she will be clean,
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Summary: Leviticus Chapter 12 addresses the laws concerning purification after childbirth, outlining the periods of ritual impurity that a woman experiences following the birth of a child. The chapter specifies a duration of seven days of impurity for the birth of a male child and fourteen days for a female child. Following this period, the woman must bring offerings to the priest for her purification—specifically a lamb and a pigeon or turtle dove, though provisions are made for those who cannot afford a lamb, allowing the offering of two birds instead. The chapter emphasizes the importance of holiness and the need for purification rituals in maintaining the community's spiritual cleanliness. It reflects the broader theme in Leviticus of distinguishing between sacred and profane, emphasizing the need for rituals to restore a person's status within the community. Additionally, it highlights God's concern for the well-being of women in the context of childbirth, prescribing a structured process for returning to a state of purity. The laws serve both social and theological functions, reinforcing the significance of obedience to God's commandments.
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