Lukas 2:22
Konteks2:22 Now 1 when the time came for their 2 purification according to the law of Moses, Joseph and Mary 3 brought Jesus 4 up to Jerusalem 5 to present him to the Lord
Lukas 23:33
Konteks23:33 So 6 when they came to the place that is called “The Skull,” 7 they crucified 8 him there, along with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left.
[2:22] 1 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic.
[2:22] 2 tc The translation follows most
[2:22] tn Or “when the days of their purification were completed.” In addition to the textual problem concerning the plural pronoun (which apparently includes Joseph in the process) there is also a question whether the term translated “purification” (καθαρισμός, kaqarismo") refers to the time period prescribed by the Mosaic law or to the offering itself which marked the end of the time period (cf. NLT, “it was time for the purification offering”).
[2:22] sn Exegetically the plural pronoun “their” creates a problem. It was Mary’s purification that was required by law, forty days after the birth (Lev 12:2-4). However, it is possible that Joseph shared in a need to be purified by having to help with the birth or that they also dedicated the child as a first born (Exod 13:2), which would also require a sacrifice that Joseph would bring. Luke’s point is that the parents followed the law. They were pious.
[2:22] 3 tn Grk “they”; the referents (Joseph and Mary) have been specified in the translation for clarity.
[2:22] 4 tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
[2:22] 5 map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.
[23:33] 6 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so” to indicate the conclusion of the preceding material.
[23:33] 7 sn The place that is called ‘The Skull’ (known as Golgotha in Aramaic, cf. John 19:17) is north and just outside of Jerusalem. The hill on which it is located protruded much like a skull, giving the place its name. The Latin word for Greek κρανίον (kranion) is calvaria, from which the English word “Calvary” derives (cf. Luke 23:33 in the KJV).