Exodus 13:2

Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 13:2

BSB
"Consecrate to Me every firstborn male. The firstborn from every womb among the Israelites belongs to Me, both of man and beast."
AKJV
Sanctify to me all the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine.
CPDV
"Sanctify to me every firstborn which opens the womb among the sons of Israel, as much of men as of cattle. For they are all mine."
ERV
Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine.
NHEB
"Sanctify to me all of the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of animal. It is mine."
SMT
Consecrate to me every first-born bursting open every womb among the sons of Israel, of man and of cattle: it is to me.

Commentary for Exodus 13:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 13:2
Summary
God claims ownership of firstborn offspring
Event
Firstborn consecrated
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Covenant