Exodus 34:19

All that openeth the matrix is mine; and every firstling among thy cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 34:19

BSB

The first offspring of every womb belongs to Me, including all the firstborn males among your livestock, whether cattle or sheep.

AKJV

All that opens the matrix is mine; and every firstling among your cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male.

CPDV

All of the male kind, which open the womb, shall be mine: from all the animals, as much of oxen as of sheep, it shall be mine.

ERV

All that openeth the womb is mine; and all thy cattle that is male, the firstlings of ox and sheep.

NHEB

All that opens the womb is mine; and all your livestock that is male, the firstborn of cow and sheep.

SMT

All opening the womb is to me: all thy cattle, the male, the firstling of the ox or sheep.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 34:19

AllthatopenethH6363Noun MasculinethematrixH7358Noun MasculineismineandeveryfirstlingH6363Noun MasculineamongthycattleH4735Noun MasculinewhetheroxH7794Noun MasculineorsheepH7716Noun MasculinethatismaleH2142Verb

Commentary for Exodus 34:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 34:19

Summary

All firstborn offspring belong to divine ownership

Event

Firstborn consecration established

Estimated Time Period

c. 1250 BC