Overview
The Bible addresses pigeon across 6 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Leviticus, Genesis and Luke. Closely related themes include Atonement, Poor, Trespass Offering and Sacrifices.
Key Bible verses about pigeon
Old Testament
Leviticus
And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons.
And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering. he be: Heb. his hand cannot reach to the sufficiency of a lamb
And if she be not able to bring a lamb, then she shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons; the one for the burnt offering, and the other for a sin offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for her, and she shall be clean. she be: Heb. her hand find not sufficiency of
And two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, such as he is able to get; and the one shall be a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying pigeon for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 15:9, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Leviticus, Genesis and Luke each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Atonement, Poor, Trespass Offering and Sacrifices.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about pigeon?
The Bible addresses pigeon across 6 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Leviticus, Genesis and Luke. Closely related themes include Atonement, Poor, Trespass Offering and Sacrifices.
How many Bible verses are about pigeon?
The Bible references pigeon in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention pigeon?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 15:9: “And he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old, and a she goat of three years old, and a ram of three years old, and a turtledove, and a young pigeon.”
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