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Exodus 13:12 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Exodus 13:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 13 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That thou shalt set apart unto the LORD all that openeth the matrix, and every firstling that cometh of a beast which thou hast; the males shall be the LORD'S. set: Heb. cause to pass over”
Exodus 13:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 13:12
The command to 'set apart unto the LORD all that openeth the matrix' uses the same verb (avar, עָבַר) as 'pass over'—dedicating firstborn to God. The phrase 'every firstling that cometh of a beast' extends to livestock. The declaration 'the males shall be the LORD's' specifies gender—males represented strength and primary value in agrarian culture. Giving firstborn/firstlings acknowledges God's ownership of all.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Exodus 13:12
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“of all flesh which they offer to Yahweh”
“the firstborn of cow and sheep.”
“and every offering of everything”
“nor shear the firstborn of your flock.”
“Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits”
“Sanctify unto me all the firstborn”
“behold”
“both man and animal. On the day that I struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt”
“Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord)”