Luke 2:23

(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 2:23

BSB
(as it is written in the Law of the Lord: "Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord"),
AKJV
(As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)
CPDV
just as it is written in the law of the Lord, "For every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord,"
ERV
(as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),
NHEB
(as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb will be called holy to the Lord"),
SMT
(As has been written in the law of the Lord, That every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

Commentary for Luke 2:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 2:23
Summary
Scripture cited regarding male offspring sanctification
Event
Law cited regarding firstborn
Estimated Time Period
c. 6 BC
Category
Law