Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Consecrate to me every firstborn male. The first offspring of every womb among the Israelites belongs to me, whether human or animal.” New Living Translation “Dedicate to me every firstborn among the Israelites. The first offspring to be born, of both humans and animals, belongs to me.” English Standard Version “Consecrate to me all the firstborn. Whatever is the first to open the womb among the people of Israel, both of man and of beast, is mine.” Berean Standard Bible “Consecrate to Me every firstborn male. The firstborn from every womb among the Israelites belongs to Me, both of man and beast.” King James 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. New King James Version “Consecrate to Me all the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and beast; it is Mine.” New American Standard Bible “Sanctify to Me every firstborn, the firstborn of every womb among the sons of Israel, among people and animals alike; it belongs to Me.” NASB 1995 “Sanctify to Me every firstborn, the first offspring of every womb among the sons of Israel, both of man and beast; it belongs to Me.” NASB 1977 “Sanctify to Me every first-born, the first offspring of every womb among the sons of Israel, both of man and beast; it belongs to Me.” Legacy Standard Bible “Sanctify to Me every firstborn, the first offspring of every womb among the sons of Israel, both of man and beast; it belongs to Me.” Amplified Bible “Sanctify to Me [that is, set apart for My purpose] every firstborn, the first offspring of every womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of animal; it is Mine.” Christian Standard Bible “Consecrate every firstborn male to me, the firstborn from every womb among the Israelites, both man and domestic animal; it is mine.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Consecrate every firstborn male to Me, the firstborn from every womb among the Israelites, both man and domestic animal; it is Mine.” American Standard Version Sanctify unto me all the first-born, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine. Contemporary English Version "Dedicate to me the first-born son of every family and the first-born males of your flocks and herds. These belong to me." English Revised Version Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Set apart every firstborn male for me. Every firstborn male offspring among the Israelites is mine, whether human or animal." Good News Translation "Dedicate all the first-born males to me, for every first-born male Israelite and every first-born male animal belongs to me." International Standard Version "Consecrate to me every firstborn male. Whatever is the first to open the womb among the Israelis, both of humans and of animals, belongs to me." Majority Standard Bible ?Consecrate to Me every firstborn male. The firstborn from every womb among the Israelites belongs to Me, both of man and beast.? NET Bible "Set apart to me every firstborn male--the first offspring of every womb among the Israelites, whether human or animal; it is mine." New Heart English Bible "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." Webster's Bible Translation Sanctify to me all the first-born, whatever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine. World English Bible “Sanctify to me all the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of animal. It is mine.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Sanctify to Me every firstborn, opening any womb among the sons of Israel, among man and among beast; it [is] Mine.” Young's Literal Translation Sanctify to Me every first-born, opening any womb among the sons of Israel, among man and among beast; it is Mine.' Smith's Literal Translation Consecrate to me every first-born bursting open every womb among the sons of Israel, of man and of cattle: it is to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSanctify unto me every firstborn that openeth the womb among the children of Israel, as well of men as of beasts: for they are all mine. Catholic Public Domain Version “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.” New American Bible Consecrate to me every firstborn; whatever opens the womb among the Israelites, whether of human being or beast, belongs to me. New Revised Standard Version Consecrate to me all the firstborn; whatever is the first to open the womb among the Israelites, of human beings and animals, is mine. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSanctify to me every first-born that opens the womb among the children of Israel, both of men and of animals; for they are mine. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Hallow to me every firstborn that opens every womb of the children of Israel, of men and of beast; they are mine.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Sanctify unto Me all the first-born, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast, it is Mine.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Sanctify to me every first-born, first produced, opening every womb among the children of Israel both of man and beast: it is mine. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Dedication of the Firstborn1Then the LORD said to Moses, 2“Consecrate to Me every firstborn male. The firstborn from every womb among the Israelites belongs to Me, both of man and beast.” 3So Moses told the people, “Remember this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; for the LORD brought you out of it by the strength of His hand. And nothing leavened shall be eaten.… Cross References Numbers 3:13 for all the firstborn are Mine. On the day I struck down every firstborn in the land of Egypt, I consecrated to Myself all the firstborn in Israel, both man and beast. They are Mine; I am the LORD.” Numbers 8:17 For every firstborn male in Israel is Mine, both man and beast. I set them apart for Myself on the day I struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt. Luke 2:23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”), Leviticus 27:26 But no one may consecrate a firstborn of the livestock, because a firstborn belongs to the LORD. Whether it is an ox or a sheep, it is the LORD’s. Deuteronomy 15:19 You must set apart to the LORD your God every firstborn male produced by your herds and flocks. You are not to put the firstborn of your oxen to work, nor are you to shear the firstborn of your flock. Numbers 18:15 The firstborn of every womb, whether man or beast, that is offered to the LORD belongs to you. But you must surely redeem every firstborn son and every firstborn male of unclean animals. Exodus 22:29-30 You must not hold back offerings from your granaries or vats. You are to give Me the firstborn of your sons. / You shall do likewise with your cattle and your sheep. Let them stay with their mothers for seven days, but on the eighth day you are to give them to Me. Nehemiah 10:36 And we will bring the firstborn of our sons and our livestock, as it is written in the Law, and will bring the firstborn of our herds and flocks to the house of our God, to the priests who minister in the house of our God. Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. Hebrews 12:23 in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. / For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. / For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. ... Colossians 1:18 And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence. Psalm 78:51 He struck all the firstborn of Egypt, the virility in the tents of Ham. Psalm 105:36 Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor. Jeremiah 2:3 Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of His harvest. All who devoured her were found guilty; disaster came upon them,’” declares the LORD. Treasury of Scripture Sanctify to me all the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine. sanctify. Exodus 13:12-15 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… Exodus 4:22 And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn: Exodus 22:29,30 Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me… Jump to Previous Animal Beast Belongs Child Children First Firstborn First-Born Hallow Holy Israel Israelites Kept Male Mother Offspring Open Openeth Opening Opens Sanctify Whatever Whatsoever WombJump to Next Animal Beast Belongs Child Children First Firstborn First-Born Hallow Holy Israel Israelites Kept Male Mother Offspring Open Openeth Opening Opens Sanctify Whatever Whatsoever WombExodus 13 1. The firstborn are sanctified to God3. The memorial of the Passover is commanded 11. The firstborn of man and beast are set apart 17. The Israelites go out of Egypt, and carry Joseph's bones with them. 20. They come to Etham 21. God guides them by a pillar of a cloud, and a pillar of fire Consecrate to Me every firstborn male. The command to consecrate the firstborn is rooted in the historical context of the Exodus, where God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The act of consecration signifies setting apart for a sacred purpose. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the firstborn held a place of prominence and responsibility, often inheriting leadership roles within the family. This command underscores the idea that the firstborn, representing the strength and future of the family, is dedicated to God. This consecration is a reminder of God's deliverance during the Passover, where the firstborn of Egypt were struck down, but the Israelites were spared. Theologically, this foreshadows the ultimate consecration of Jesus Christ, the firstborn over all creation (Colossians 1:15), who is set apart for the redemption of humanity. The firstborn from every womb among the Israelites belongs to Me, both of man and beast. Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The sovereign Lord who commands the consecration of the firstborn, emphasizing His authority and ownership over Israel. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites who receives and communicates God's command to the people. 3. Israelites The chosen people of God who are instructed to consecrate their firstborn to Him. 4. Firstborn Refers to the first male offspring of both humans and animals, signifying a special status and dedication to God. 5. Egypt The land from which the Israelites are being delivered, setting the context for the command as part of their liberation account. Teaching Points Divine OwnershipThe command to consecrate the firstborn underscores God's ownership over all creation. As believers, we are reminded that everything we have belongs to God. Remembrance and Gratitude The consecration serves as a perpetual reminder of God's deliverance from Egypt. We are called to remember and be grateful for our own deliverance through Christ. Holiness and Dedication The act of consecration signifies setting apart for a holy purpose. We are encouraged to dedicate our lives and resources to God's service. Substitutionary Atonement The concept of the firstborn points to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, the firstborn of all creation, who redeems us. Generational Faithfulness The practice of consecrating the firstborn is a teaching tool for future generations, emphasizing the importance of passing down faith and obedience.XIII. SANCTIFICATION OF THE FIRSTBORN, AND LAW OF REDEMPTION. (2) Sanctify unto me all the firstborn.--It was a reasonable demand that the existing firstborn of Israel, spared by God when the Egyptian firstborn were destroyed, should be regarded thenceforth as His, and set apart for His service. The extension of the demand to existing beasts was also reasonable, since they too had been spared. God's further requirement, that henceforth all the future firstborn should also be His, was intended to perpetuate the memory of the recent deliverance, and to help to fix it in the mind of the nation. The substitution of a redemption in the case of unclean beasts was necessitated by the circumstances of the case, since they could not be sacrificed; and the redemption of the firstborn sons naturally followed when the Levitical priesthood was established, and their services were no longer necessary. (See Numbers 3:40-51; Numbers 18:16.) The Jews still observe the ordinance, so far as the children are concerned, and redeem the son which has "opened the womb" on the thirtieth day after the birth. Verse 2. - Sanctify unto me. Not by any positive ceremony, but by regarding it as "set apart unto the Lord" (verse 12) - made over to him, that is, as his own. All the first-born. The Hebrew word used is masculine, and by its proper force limits the command to the first-born males, who alone had been in danger from the tenth plague. Whatever openeth the womb. This clause added definiteness, showing that "first-born" did not contain any reference to any later Birth, and that it applied to every case where a woman's first child was a male. It is mine. Or, "it shall be mine." I claim it.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Consecrateקַדֶּשׁ־ (qad·deš-) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated to Me לִ֨י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew every כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every firstborn male. בְּכ֜וֹר (bə·ḵō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief The firstborn פֶּ֤טֶר (pe·ṭer) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6363: That which separates or first opens from every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every womb רֶ֙חֶם֙ (re·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7358: The womb among the Israelites בִּבְנֵ֣י (biḇ·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son belongs הֽוּא׃ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are to Me, לִ֖י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew [both] of man בָּאָדָ֖ם (bā·’ā·ḏām) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being and beast.” וּבַבְּהֵמָ֑ה (ū·ḇab·bə·hê·māh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal Links Exodus 13:2 NIVExodus 13:2 NLT Exodus 13:2 ESV Exodus 13:2 NASB Exodus 13:2 KJV Exodus 13:2 BibleApps.com Exodus 13:2 Biblia Paralela Exodus 13:2 Chinese Bible Exodus 13:2 French Bible Exodus 13:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 13:2 Sanctify to me all of the firstborn (Exo. 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