ISB ~ Luke 2 v23

Every male … to the Lord:A paraphrase of Ex 13:2. It implies either that Jesus is consecrated as a priest or that he was purchased from the Levites by a re

demption price of five shekels (Num 18:15-16). Either way, Mary and Joseph fulfill the Law faithfully (2:22, 24, 27) and completely (2:39). called holy: This fulfills the angel’s announcement in 1:35.

• Jesus’ presentation parallels the OT dedication of Samuel, who was also taken by devout parents to the Temple (1 Sam 1:24-27). Since Samuel was offered to God to become a priest (1 Sam 1:11, 22), Luke may imply the same of Jesus’ dedication.