Bible Discussion Thread

ONLY the wealthier families could bring bulls and rams; the poor were bringing doves and pigeons, which they either captured or raised, as their offerings of thanksgiving, n accordance with the law. The people were measured by the priests, and their value was determined by the weight of their sacrifices. The Almighty was letting them know that he did not judge them by the weights and measures of their sacrifices. He only accepts the offerings of their broken hearts; the poor were more likely to name their animals, and treat them like pets - the sacrifice of a pet was a cause for mourning, even if they knew that the new-born child was a greater blessing from God, and they wanted to give the LORD their best calf or lamb or dove as an offering of the thanks for the healthy infant brother or sister. That is only one example of how they might show their thanks, according to the LAW.