Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
All that openeth the matrix is mine; and every firstling among thy cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male.
Bible References
Openeth
Exodus 13:2
“Consecrate every firstborn male to Me, the firstborn from every womb among the Israelites, both man and domestic animal; it is Mine.”
Exodus 22:29
“You must not hold back offerings from your harvest or your vats. Give Me the firstborn of your sons.
Numbers 18:15
The firstborn of every living thing, man or animal, presented to the Lord belongs to you. But you must certainly redeem the firstborn of man, and redeem the firstborn of an unclean animal.
Ezekiel 44:30
The best of all the firstfruits of every kind and contribution of every kind from all your gifts will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest so that a blessing may rest on your homes.
Luke 2:23
(just as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every firstborn male will be dedicated to the Lord)