That thou shalt set apart unto the LORD all that openeth the matrix, and every firstling that cometh of a beast which thou hast; the males shall be the LORD’s.
You must dedicate to the LORD every firstborn that opens the womb, and every firstborn male from your livestock that you own—the males belong to the LORD.
God is telling the Israelites that all firstborn males, both human and animal, are to be set apart and dedicated to Him.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to the Israelites after God rescued them from Egypt by killing all the firstborn males of the Egyptians while sparing the Israelites' firstborn. God established this law as a permanent reminder of how He delivered His people from slavery. The dedication of firstborn males was meant to acknowledge that God had claim to what was most precious and that their lives were spared by His mercy.
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