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Exodus 13:12 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

10Thou shalt therefore keep this ordinance in his season from year to year.
11And it shall be when the LORD shall bring thee into the land of the Canaanites, as he sware unto thee and to thy fathers, and shall give it thee,
12That 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.
13And every firstling of an ass 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.
14And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What is this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage:

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean to you to be set apart for God?

2

How do you honor the sacrifices made in your life?

3

When have you felt a sense of belonging to something greater?

Life Application

dedication

Consider dedicating your time or resources to serve God and others.

sacrifice

Reflect on what sacrifices you can make to honor God in your life.

Connection to Jesus

typology

The command to dedicate the firstborn foreshadows Jesus as the firstborn who is dedicated to God for our redemption.

See also: Luke 2:23

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