Luke 2:22

And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

Cross-reference

In Luke 2:27, Simeon arrives as Jesus is brought for purification, revealing divine timing and fulfillment of the Law's customs.

Leviticus 12:2-6 gives the law for purification after childbirth — Mary and Joseph obey it here.

Leviticus 12:4 specifies the 33-day waiting period; Mary's purification occurs after that time.

Leviticus 12:6 requires a lamb for burnt offering; they later bring doves (Luke 2:24) as permitted for the poor.

Leviticus 12:8 allows two doves instead of a lamb for the poor — Mary and Joseph's offering in Luke 2:24 reflects this.

1 Samuel 1:22 shows Hannah dedicating Samuel at the temple — parallel to Mary and Joseph presenting Jesus here.