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Exodus 13:2 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Exodus 13:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 13 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine.”
Exodus 13:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 13:2
The comprehensive scope—'whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast'—means every firstborn life belongs to God. The phrase 'openeth the matrix' (peter rechem, פֶּטֶר רֶחֶם) literally means 'first issue of the womb.' The declaration 'it is mine' asserts divine ownership based on redemption. This anticipates Christ as God's firstborn (Colossians 1:15), consecrated for redemptive purposes.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 13:2
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“Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord)”
“both man and animal. They shall be mine. I am Yahweh.,Because all the firstborn are mine; for on the day that I smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt I hallowed unto me all the firstborn in Israel, both man and beast: mine shall they be: I am the LORD., כִּי לִי כָּל־בְּכוֹר בְּיוֹם הַכֹּתִי כָל־בְּכוֹר בְּאֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם הִקְדַּשְׁתִּי לִי כָל־בְּכוֹר בְּיִשְׂרָאֵל מֵאָדָם עַד־בְּהֵמָה לִי יִהְיוּ אֲנִי יְהוָה׃ ס ,for all the first-born are Mine: on the day that I smote all the first-born in the land of Egypt I hallowed unto Me all the first-born in Israel, both man and beast, Mine they shall be: I am the LORD.”
“nor shear the firstborn of your flock.”
“Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits”
“even the firstborn of all the children of Israel”
“of all flesh which they offer to Yahweh”
“the firstborn of cow and sheep.”
“and every firstborn which you have that comes from an animal. The males shall be Yahweh's.”
“'Thus says Yahweh”