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First-Born, Redemption of
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The laws concerning this redemption of the first-born of man are recorded in Exodus 13:12-15; 22:29; 34:20; Numbers 3:45; 8:17; 18:16; Leviticus 12:2,4 .
The first-born male of every clean animal was to be given up to the priest for sacrifice (Deuteronomy 12:6; Exodus 13:12; 34:20; Numbers 18:15-17 ).
But the first-born of unclean animals was either to be redeemed or sold and the price given to the priest (Leviticus 27:11-13,27 ). The first-born of an ass, if not redeemed, was to be put to death (Exodus 13:13; 34:20 ).
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'First-Born, Redemption of'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​f/first-born-redemption-of.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'First-Born, Redemption of'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​f/first-born-redemption-of.html. 1897.