Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The firstborn of an ass thou shalt change for a sheep: and if thou do not redeem it, thou shalt kill it. And every firstborn of men thou shalt redeem with a price. of an ass Exodus 34:20 The firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a sheep: but if thou wilt not give a price for it, it shall be slain. The firstborn of thy sons thou shalt redeem: neither shalt thou appear before me empty. Numbers 18:15-17 Whatsoever is firstborn of all flesh, which they offer to the Lord, whether it be of men, or of beasts, shall belong to thee: only for the firstborn of man thou shalt take a price, and every beast that is unclean thou shalt cause to be redeemed, . . . lamb, or kid Exodus 12:3,21 Speak ye to the whole assembly of the children of Israel, and say to them: On the tenth day of this month let every man take a lamb by their families and houses. . . . shalt thou Numbers 3:46-51 But for the price of the two hundred and seventy-three, of the firstborn of the children of Israel, that exceed the number of the Levites, . . . Numbers 18:15,16 Whatsoever is firstborn of all flesh, which they offer to the Lord, whether it be of men, or of beasts, shall belong to thee: only for the firstborn of man thou shalt take a price, and every beast that is unclean thou shalt cause to be redeemed, . . . Revelation 14:4 These are they who were not defiled with women: for they are virgins. These follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were purchased from among men, the firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. Context The Dedication of the Firstborn…12Thou shalt set apart all that openeth the womb for the Lord, and all that is first brought forth of thy cattle: whatsoever thou shalt have of the male sex, thou shalt consecrate to the Lord. 13The firstborn of an ass thou shalt change for a sheep: and if thou do not redeem it, thou shalt kill it. And every firstborn of men thou shalt redeem with a price.14And when thy son shall ask thee to morrow, saying: What is this? thou shalt answer him: With a strong hand did the Lord bring us forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.… Cross References Exodus 13:2 Sanctify unto me every firstborn that openeth the womb among the children of Israel, as well of men as of beasts: for they are all mine. Exodus 34:20 The firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a sheep: but if thou wilt not give a price for it, it shall be slain. The firstborn of thy sons thou shalt redeem: neither shalt thou appear before me empty. Numbers 3:46 But for the price of the two hundred and seventy-three, of the firstborn of the children of Israel, that exceed the number of the Levites, Numbers 18:15 Whatsoever is firstborn of all flesh, which they offer to the Lord, whether it be of men, or of beasts, shall belong to thee: only for the firstborn of man thou shalt take a price, and every beast that is unclean thou shalt cause to be redeemed, Lexicon You must redeemתִּפְדֶּ֣ה (tip̄·deh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6299: To sever, ransom, gener, to release, preserve every וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 3605: The whole, all, any, every firstborn פֶּ֤טֶר (pe·ṭer) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 6363: That which separates or first opens donkey חֲמֹר֙ (ḥă·mōr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2543: A male ass with a lamb, בְשֶׂ֔ה (ḇə·śeh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7716: A member of a, flock, a sheep, goat and if וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you do not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's Hebrew 3808: Not, no redeem it, תִפְדֶּ֖ה (ṯip̄·deh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6299: To sever, ransom, gener, to release, preserve you are to break its neck. וַעֲרַפְתּ֑וֹ (wa·‘ă·rap̄·tōw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6202: To break the neck, to destroy And every וְכֹ֨ל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 3605: The whole, all, any, every firstborn בְּכ֥וֹר (bə·ḵō·wr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 1060: Firstborn, chief of your sons בְּבָנֶ֖יךָ (bə·ḇā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1121: A son you must redeem. תִּפְדֶּֽה׃ (tip̄·deh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6299: To sever, ransom, gener, to release, preserve Additional Translations You must redeem every firstborn donkey with a lamb, and if you do not redeem it, you are to break its neck. And every firstborn of your sons you must redeem.And every firstling of an ass you shall redeem with a lamb; and if you will not redeem it, then you shall break his neck: and all the firstborn of man among your children shall you redeem. And every firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break its neck: and all the first-born of man among thy sons shalt thou redeem. Every offspring opening the womb of the ass thou shalt change for a sheep; and if thou wilt not change it, thou shalt redeem it: every first-born of man of thy sons shalt thou redeem. And every firstling of an ass shalt thou ransom with a lamb; and if thou do not ransom it, thou shalt break its neck; and every firstborn of a man among thy sons shalt thou ransom. And every firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break its neck: and all the firstborn of man among thy sons shalt thou redeem. And every firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break his neck: and all the first-born of man among thy children shalt thou redeem. Every firstborn of a donkey you shall redeem with a lamb; and if you will not redeem it, then you shall break its neck; and you shall redeem all the firstborn of man among your sons. And every firstling of an ass thou dost ransom with a lamb, and if thou dost not ransom it, then thou hast beheaded it: and every first-born of man among thy sons thou dost ransom. 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