Lev 12:6-8 | MHM | STEP | Leviticus 12:6 – Offerings after Childbirth This passage describes what a woman was supposed to do after her time of purification from childbirth was finished. She could not just return to the sanctuary without bringing an offering. The offerings were a way to thank God for His protection during childbirth and to ask for His continued favor. The law also reminded the people that everyone, rich or poor, needed God’s forgiveness and mercy. v. 6 : When the days of purification were over, the woman had to bring two offerings: a burnt-offering and a sin-offering (Leviticus 12:6 ). For the burnt-offering, she brought a lamb if she could afford it, or a pigeon if she was poor. This was to thank God for keeping her safe during childbirth and to pray for blessings for her and her child. She also brought a sin-offering, which was the same for both rich and poor—a turtle-dove or a young pigeon. This sin-offering was to complete her purification from ceremonial uncleanness or to ask forgiveness for any real sins, such as impatience or complaining during labor. This law reminded everyone that only through Christ, the true sin-offering, can our sinful nature be removed and we can have access to God. v. 6 continued : Even Mary, the mother of Jesus, followed this law after His birth by bringing her offering to the temple (Luke 2:22-24 ). Mary and Joseph were poor and could only bring two birds instead of a lamb. This shows that Jesus was born under the law so He could save those under the law. Today, women who are thankful for God’s help in childbirth should show their gratitude to God and continue to live in faith, love, holiness, and self-control, as this is even more pleasing to God than any animal sacrifice (1 Timothy 2:15 ).

‏ Leviticus 12:6-8

Leviticus 12:6 – Offerings after Childbirth

This passage describes what a woman was supposed to do after her time of purification from childbirth was finished. She could not just return to the sanctuary without bringing an offering. The offerings were a way to thank God for His protection during childbirth and to ask for His continued favor. The law also reminded the people that everyone, rich or poor, needed God’s forgiveness and mercy.

v. 6: When the days of purification were over, the woman had to bring two offerings: a burnt-offering and a sin-offering (Leviticus 12:6 ^a). For the burnt-offering, she brought a lamb if she could afford it, or a pigeon if she was poor. This was to thank God for keeping her safe during childbirth and to pray for blessings for her and her child. She also brought a sin-offering, which was the same for both rich and poor—a turtle-dove or a young pigeon. This sin-offering was to complete her purification from ceremonial uncleanness or to ask forgiveness for any real sins, such as impatience or complaining during labor. This law reminded everyone that only through Christ, the true sin-offering, can our sinful nature be removed and we can have access to God.

v. 6 continued: Even Mary, the mother of Jesus, followed this law after His birth by bringing her offering to the temple (Luke 2:22-24 ^b). Mary and Joseph were poor and could only bring two birds instead of a lamb. This shows that Jesus was born under the law so He could save those under the law. Today, women who are thankful for God’s help in childbirth should show their gratitude to God and continue to live in faith, love, holiness, and self-control, as this is even more pleasing to God than any animal sacrifice (1 Timothy 2:15 ^c).