Exodus 34:19

19 “The first offspring of every womb belongs to me, including all the firstborn males of your livestock, whether from herd or flock.

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Exodus 34:19 in Other Translations

KJV

19 All that openeth the matrix is mine; and every firstling among thy cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male.

ESV

19 All that open the womb are mine, all your male livestock, the firstborn of cow and sheep.

NLT

19 “The firstborn of every animal belongs to me, including the firstborn males from your herds of cattle and your flocks of sheep and goats.

MSG

19 "Every firstborn from the womb is mine, all the males of your herds, your firstborn oxen and sheep.

CSB

19 "The firstborn male from every womb belongs to Me, including all your male livestock, the firstborn of cattle or sheep.

Exodus 34:19 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 34:19

All that openeth the matrix is mine
Or "the womb", and therefore to be sanctified, and set apart for his use: this also was declared, and the law concerning it given, at the time of their coming out of Egypt, and here repeated, (See Gill on Exodus 13:2), (See Gill on Exodus 13:12).

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Exodus 34:19 In-Context

17 “Do not make any idols.

18 “Celebrate the Festival of Unleavened Bread. For seven days eat bread made without yeast, as I commanded you. Do this at the appointed time in the month of Aviv, for in that month you came out of Egypt.

19 “The first offspring of every womb belongs to me, including all the firstborn males of your livestock, whether from herd or flock.

20 Redeem the firstborn donkey with a lamb, but if you do not redeem it, break its neck. Redeem all your firstborn sons. “No one is to appear before me empty-handed.

21 “Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during the plowing season and harvest you must rest.

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1. Exodus 13:2

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Exodus 34:19 in Other Translations

Exodus 34:19 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 34:19 In-Context

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