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Luke 2:23

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 2:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “(as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

(as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),
Luke 2:23 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.
21And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called JESUS, which was so called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord
23(as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),
24and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
25And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord`s Christ.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“As it is written in the law of the Lord, etc.] In (<021302>Exodus 13:2 <040313> Numbers 3:13) every male that openeth the womb, shall be called holy to the Lord; that is, devoted and consecrated to him, and so to be redeemed. The reason of this law was this, when God smote all the firstborn of Egypt, he saved the firstborn of Israel; and therefore claimed a right to them, and obliged their parents, excepting the Levites, to redeem them at the price of five shekels, which were about twelve shillings and six pence of our money, and which was given to the Levites: (see <021312>Exodus 13:12-15 <040312>Numbers 3:12,13,46,47) (<041815>Numbers 18:15,16) And this law our Lord came under as Mary s…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“As it is written ... - Exodus 13:2. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Exo 13:2. Luke 2:24”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Every: Exo 13:2, Exo 13:12-15, Exo 22:29, Exo 34:19; Num 3:13, Num 8:16, Num 8:17, Num 18:15 Luke 2:24”
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