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
"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."
Exodus 22:29
"You shall not delay to offer from your harvest and from the outflow of your presses. "You shall give the firstborn of your sons to me.
Numbers 18:15
Everything that opens the womb, of all flesh which they offer to Yahweh, both of man and animal shall be yours: nevertheless you shall surely redeem the firstborn of man, and you shall redeem the firstborn of unclean animals.
Ezekiel 44:30
The first of all the first fruits of every thing, and every offering of everything, of all your offerings, shall be for the priest: you shall also give to the priests the first of your dough, to cause a blessing to rest on your house.
Luke 2:23
(as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord"),