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Primary Verses:
- Ex. 13:12-13
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"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.
And every firstling of an donkey thou shalt
redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not
redeem it, then thou shalt break his neck: and all the
firstborn of man among thy children shalt thou redeem. "
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Ex. 34:19-20
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"All that openeth the matrix is
mine; and every firstling among thy cattle, whether ox
or sheep, that is male.
But the firstling of an donkey thou shalt redeem
with a lamb: and if thou redeem him not,
then shalt thou break his neck. All the firstborn of thy
sons thou shalt redeem. And none shall appear before me
empty."
Supporting Verses:
- Luke 2:23-24 & Lev. 12:8
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"And when the days of her
purification according to the law of Moses were
accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present
him to the Lord; (As it is written in the law of the
Lord, Every male that
openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)
And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said
in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two
young pigeons."
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"And
if she be not able to bring a lamb, then she shall bring
two turtles, or two young pigeons; the
one for the burnt offering, and the other for a sin
offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for
her, and she shall be clean."
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