Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But the firstling of a cow, or the firstling of a sheep, or the firstling of a goat, thou shalt not redeem; they are holy: thou shalt sprinkle their blood upon the altar, and shalt burn their fat for an offering made by fire, for a sweet savour unto the LORD.
The firstling
Thou shalt
Bible References
The firstling
Deuteronomy 15:19
"Set apart for the LORD your God every firstborn male among your herd and flock. You must not put the firstborn of your ox to work or shear the firstborn of your flock.
Thou shalt
Exodus 29:16
Then you are to slaughter the ram, take its blood, and scatter it around the altar.
Leviticus 3:2
Then the presenter is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. After this, Aaron's sons, the priests, are to sprinkle the blood on and around the altar.