Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 3:40 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Numbers 3:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 3 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Redeeming the Firstborn
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Number all the firstborn of the males of the children of Israel from a month old and upward, and take the number of their names.”
Numbers 3:40 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 3:40
God commands Moses: 'Number all the firstborn of the males of the children of Israel from a month old and upward.' Every firstborn belonged to God due to Passover deliverance when God spared Israel's firstborn while judging Egypt's (Ex 13:2). The one-month minimum age reflects ancient Near Eastern practice where infant mortality was high. God's claim on the firstborn demonstrates that redemption creates ownership - those saved belong to their Savior. Christ, as God's firstborn (Col 1:15, 18), redeems us to be God's possession, a 'peculiar people' (Titus 2:14, 1 Pet 2:9). We're 'not our own' bu...
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Cross-References for Numbers 3:40
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“Number the children of Levi after the house of their fathers”
“I beg you also”
“and the cattle of the Levites instead of their cattle; and the Levites shall be Mine”
“when he writes up the peoples”
“for they are virgins. These are those who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed by Jesus from among men”
“having this seal”
“to God the Judge of all”
“don't rejoice in this”
“that he who is left in Zion”
“behold”