Thematic Bible: First-born set apart as belonging to God


Thematic Bible



For all the firstborn are Mine; on the day that I struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, I sanctified to Myself all the firstborn in Israel, from man to beast. They shall be Mine; I am the Lord.” Verse ConceptsClaimsDeath Of The FirstbornI Am The LordPeople Belong To God

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.” Verse ConceptsBaby dedicationClaimsCeremoniesHoliness, As Set Apart For GodThe Act Of OpeningConsecrationOpening The WombPeople Belong To GodMaking People HolyRegulating SacrificesDedicationSanctification

However, a firstborn among animals, which as a firstborn belongs to the Lord, no man may consecrate it; whether ox or sheep, it is the Lord’s. Verse ConceptsClaimsAll Things Belong To God

and bring to the house of our God the firstborn of our sons and of our cattle, and the firstborn of our herds and our flocks as it is written in the law, for the priests who are ministering in the house of our God. Verse ConceptsFirstbornClaims

But he shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the unloved, by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the beginning of his strength; to him belongs the right of the firstborn. Verse ConceptsHeirsDouble Portions

The first offspring from every womb belongs to Me, and all your male livestock, the first offspring from cattle and sheep. Verse ConceptsLivestockClaimsChild sacrificePeople Belong To God