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This is why I sacrifice to the LORD the first male offspring of every womb and redeem each of my firstborn sons.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/exodus/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, so the LORD killed all the firstborn males throughout the land of Egypt, both people and animals. That is why I now sacrifice all the firstborn males to the LORD—except that the firstborn sons are always bought back.’ <a href="/esv/exodus/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> For when Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man and the firstborn of animals. Therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all the males that first open the womb, but all the firstborn of my sons I redeem.’ <a href="/bsb/exodus/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And when Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed every firstborn in the land of Egypt, both of man and beast. This is why I sacrifice to the LORD the firstborn male of every womb, but I redeem all the firstborn of my sons.’ <a href="/kjv/exodus/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that the LORD slew all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of beast: therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all that openeth the matrix, being males; but all the firstborn of my children I redeem. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/13.htm">New King James Version</a> And it came to pass, when Pharaoh was stubborn about letting us go, that the LORD killed all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man and the firstborn of beast. Therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all males that open the womb, but all the firstborn of my sons I redeem.’ <a href="/nasb_/exodus/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And it came about, when Pharaoh was stubborn about letting us go, that the LORD put to death every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from human firstborns to animal firstborns. Therefore, I sacrifice to the LORD the males, every firstborn of a womb, but every firstborn of my sons I redeem.’ <a href="/nasb/exodus/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216It came about, when Pharaoh was stubborn about letting us go, that the LORD killed every firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man and the firstborn of beast. Therefore, I sacrifice to the LORD the males, the first offspring of every womb, but every firstborn of my sons I redeem.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/exodus/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘And it came about, when Pharaoh was stubborn about letting us go, that the LORD killed every first-born in the land of Egypt, both the first-born of man and the first-born of beast. Therefore, I sacrifice to the LORD the males, the first offspring of every womb, but every first-born of my sons I redeem.’ <a href="/lsb/exodus/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And it happened, when Pharaoh hardened his heart with stiffness about letting us go, that Yahweh killed every firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man and the firstborn of beast. Therefore, I sacrifice to Yahweh the males, the first offspring of every womb, but every firstborn of my sons I redeem.’ <a href="/amp/exodus/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For it happened, when Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, that the LORD struck every firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man and the firstborn of animal. Therefore, I sacrifice to the LORD all the males, the first [to be born] of every womb, but every firstborn of my sons I redeem.’ <a href="/csb/exodus/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of humans and the firstborn of livestock. That is why I sacrifice to the LORD all the firstborn of the womb that are males, but I redeem all the firstborn of my sons.’ <a href="/hcsb/exodus/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of man to the firstborn of livestock. That is why I sacrifice to the LORD all the firstborn of the womb that are males, but I redeem all the firstborn of my sons.&#8217 <a href="/asv/exodus/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> and it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that Jehovah slew all the first-born in the land of Egypt, both the first-born of man, and the first-born of beast: therefore I sacrifice to Jehovah all that openeth the womb, being males; but all the first-born of my sons I redeem. <a href="/cev/exodus/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The king stubbornly refused to set us free, so the LORD killed the first-born male of every animal and the first-born son of every Egyptian family. This is why we sacrifice to the LORD every first-born male of every animal and save every first-born son." <a href="/erv/exodus/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> and it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that the LORD slew all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of beast: therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all that openeth the womb, being males; but all the firstborn of my sons I redeem. <a href="/gwt/exodus/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Pharaoh was too stubborn to let us go, the LORD killed every firstborn male in Egypt-human and animal. This is why we sacrifice every firstborn male to the LORD and buy every firstborn son back from the LORD.' <a href="/gnt/exodus/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the king of Egypt was stubborn and refused to let us go, the LORD killed every first-born male in the land of Egypt, both human and animal. That is why we sacrifice every first-born male animal to the LORD, but buy back our first-born sons. <a href="/isv/exodus/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> And when Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of humans to the firstborn of animals. Therefore, I sacrifice to the LORD every male that first opens the womb, but I redeem every firstborn of my sons. <a href="/msb/exodus/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And when Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed every firstborn in the land of Egypt, both of man and beast. This is why I sacrifice to the LORD the firstborn male of every womb, but I redeem all the firstborn of my sons.? <a href="/net/exodus/13.htm">NET Bible</a> When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to release us, the LORD killed all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of people to the firstborn of animals. That is why I am sacrificing to the LORD the first male offspring of every womb, but all my firstborn sons I redeem.' <a href="/nheb/exodus/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and it happened, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that the LORD killed all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of animal. Therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all that opens the womb, being males; but all the firstborn of my sons I redeem.' <a href="/wbt/exodus/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that the LORD slew all the first-born in the land of Egypt, both the first-born of man, and the first-born of beasts: therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all that openeth the matrix, being males; but all the first-born of my children I redeem. <a href="/web/exodus/13.htm">World English Bible</a> When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, Yahweh killed all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of livestock. Therefore I sacrifice to Yahweh all that opens the womb, being males; but all the firstborn of my sons I redeem.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> indeed, it comes to pass, when Pharaoh has been pained to send us away, that YHWH slays every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of man even to the firstborn of beast; therefore I am sacrificing to YHWH all opening a womb who [are] males, and I ransom every firstborn of my sons; <a href="/ylt/exodus/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> yea, it cometh to pass, when Pharaoh hath been pained to send us away, that Jehovah doth slay every first-born in the land of Egypt, from the first-born of man even unto the first-born of beast; therefore I am sacrificing to Jehovah all opening a womb who are males, and every first-born of my sons I ransom; <a href="/slt/exodus/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it shall be when Pharaoh was hard to send us forth, and Jehovah will kill every first-born in the land of Egypt, from the first-born of man to the firstborn of cattle; for this I sacrifice to Jehovah all bursting forth the womb, the males; and all the first-born of my sons I will redeem.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For when Pharao was hardened, and would not let us go, the Lord slew every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of man to the firstborn of beasts: therefore I sacrifice to the Lord all that openeth the womb of the male sex, and all the firstborn of my sons I redeem. <a href="/cpdv/exodus/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For when Pharaoh had been hardened and was unwilling to release us, the Lord killed every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of man, even to the firstborn of beasts. For this reason, I immolate to the Lord all of the male sex that opens the womb, and all the firstborn of my sons I redeem.’ <a href="/nabre/exodus/13.htm">New American Bible</a> When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed every firstborn in the land of Egypt, the firstborn of human being and beast alike. That is why I sacrifice to the LORD every male that opens the womb, and why I ransom every firstborn of my sons.’ <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from human firstborn to the firstborn of animals. Therefore I sacrifice to the LORD every male that first opens the womb, but every firstborn of my sons I redeem.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it came to pass, when Pharaoh was stubborn, and would not let us go, the LORD slew all the first-born in the land of Egypt, from the first-born of man to the first-born of animals; that is why I sacrifice to the LORD all that open the womb, being males; but all the first-born of my sons I redeem. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when Pharaoh was hardened to our mission, LORD JEHOVAH killed all the firstborn ones that were in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of a son of man and unto the firstborn ones of cattle; because of this I sacrifice to LORD JEHOVAH every male opening the womb and every firstborn of the sons I shall redeem.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go that the LORD slew all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the first-born of man, and the first-born of beast; therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all that openeth the womb, being males; but all the first-born of my sons I redeem. <a href="/sep/exodus/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And when Pharao hardened his heart so as not to send us away, he slew every first-born in the land of Egypt, both the first-born of man and the first-born of beast; therefore do I sacrifice every offspring that opens the womb, the males to the Lord, and every first-born of my sons I will redeem. <a href="/parallel/exodus/13-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=3304" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/exodus/13.htm">The Dedication of the Firstborn</a> …14In the future, when your son asks you, ‘What does this mean?’ you are to tell him, ‘With a mighty hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 15<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">when</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: p̄ar·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/7185.htm" title="7185: hiq·šāh (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To be hard, severe or fierce. A primitive root; properly, to be dense, i.e. Tough or severe.">stubbornly refused</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: lə·šal·lə·ḥê·nū (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf:: 1cp) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">to let us go,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: way·ya·hă·rōḡ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">every</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: bə·ḵō·wr (N-ms) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">firstborn</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bə·’e·reṣ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: mib·bə·ḵōr (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">both</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of man</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: bə·ḵō·wr (N-msc) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief."></a> <a href="/hebrew/929.htm" title="929: bə·hê·māh (N-fs) -- A beast, animal, cattle. From an unused root; properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal.">beast.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">This is why</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/2076.htm" title="2076: zō·ḇê·aḥ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To slaughter for sacrifice. A primitive root; to slaughter an animal.">sacrifice</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6363.htm" title="6363: pe·ṭer (N-msc) -- That which separates or first opens. Or pitrah; from patar; a fissure, i.e. firstling.">the firstborn</a> <a href="/hebrew/2145.htm" title="2145: haz·zə·ḵā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Male. From zakar; properly, remembered, i.e. A male.">male</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of every</a> <a href="/hebrew/7358.htm" title="7358: re·ḥem (N-ms) -- Womb. From racham; the womb.">womb,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6299.htm" title="6299: ’ep̄·deh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To ransom. A primitive root; to sever, i.e. Ransom; gener. To release, preserve.">but I redeem</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: bə·ḵō·wr (N-msc) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">the firstborn</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of my sons.’</a> 16So it shall serve as a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead, for with a mighty hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29-30</a> Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock. / During the night Pharaoh got up—he and all his officials and all the Egyptians—and there was loud wailing in Egypt; for there was no house without someone dead. <a href="/numbers/3-13.htm">Numbers 3:13</a> for all the firstborn are Mine. On the day I struck down every firstborn in the land of Egypt, I consecrated to Myself all the firstborn in Israel, both man and beast. They are Mine; I am the LORD.” <a href="/numbers/8-17.htm">Numbers 8:17</a> For every firstborn male in Israel is Mine, both man and beast. I set them apart for Myself on the day I struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt. <a href="/deuteronomy/15-19.htm">Deuteronomy 15:19</a> You must set apart to the LORD your God every firstborn male produced by your herds and flocks. You are not to put the firstborn of your oxen to work, nor are you to shear the firstborn of your flock. <a href="/deuteronomy/6-20.htm">Deuteronomy 6:20-23</a> In the future, when your son asks, “What is the meaning of the decrees and statutes and ordinances that the LORD our God has commanded you?” / then you are to tell him, “We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand. / Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household. ... <a href="/leviticus/27-26.htm">Leviticus 27:26</a> But no one may consecrate a firstborn of the livestock, because a firstborn belongs to the LORD. Whether it is an ox or a sheep, it is the LORD’s. <a href="/1_samuel/4-8.htm">1 Samuel 4:8</a> Woe to us! Who will deliver us from the hand of these mighty gods? These are the gods who struck the Egyptians with all kinds of plagues in the wilderness. <a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Psalm 78:51</a> He struck all the firstborn of Egypt, the virility in the tents of Ham. <a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36</a> Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor. <a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">Psalm 135:8</a> He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, of both man and beast. <a href="/psalms/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10</a> He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/hebrews/11-28.htm">Hebrews 11:28</a> By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn. <a href="/luke/2-23.htm">Luke 2:23</a> (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”), <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-15</a> When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” <a href="/acts/7-36.htm">Acts 7:36</a> He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that the LORD slew all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of beast: therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all that opens the matrix, being males; but all the firstborn of my children I redeem.the Lord slew<a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29</a> And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.therefore I<a href="/exodus/13-12.htm">Exodus 13:12</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/13-12.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/exodus/13-12.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/exodus/11-5.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/exodus/13-13.htm">Children</a> <a href="/exodus/13-14.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/exodus/13-13.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/exodus/13-13.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/genesis/48-10.htm">Hardly</a> <a href="/exodus/2-14.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/exodus/13-12.htm">Males</a> <a href="/exodus/13-12.htm">Matrix</a> <a href="/exodus/13-12.htm">Openeth</a> <a href="/exodus/13-12.htm">Opens</a> <a href="/exodus/12-31.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/exodus/13-13.htm">Redeem</a> <a href="/exodus/12-27.htm">Sacrifice</a> <a href="/exodus/12-27.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/exodus/13-12.htm">Womb</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/19-13.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/exodus/19-13.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/exodus/22-13.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/exodus/13-18.htm">Children</a> <a href="/exodus/13-16.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/exodus/22-29.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/exodus/22-29.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/job/2-12.htm">Hardly</a> <a href="/exodus/21-29.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/exodus/23-17.htm">Males</a> <a href="/exodus/34-19.htm">Matrix</a> <a href="/exodus/34-19.htm">Openeth</a> <a href="/exodus/21-33.htm">Opens</a> <a href="/exodus/13-17.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/exodus/21-30.htm">Redeem</a> <a href="/exodus/20-24.htm">Sacrifice</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-15.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/exodus/34-19.htm">Womb</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 13</div>1. <a href="/exodus/13-1.htm">The firstborn are sanctified to God</a> 3. <a href="/exodus/13-3.htm">The memorial of the Passover is commanded</a> 11. <a href="/exodus/13-11.htm">The firstborn of man and beast are set apart</a> 17. <a href="/exodus/13-17.htm">The Israelites go out of Egypt, and carry Joseph's bones with them.</a> 20. <a href="/exodus/13-20.htm">They come to Etham</a> 21. <a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">God guides them by a pillar of a cloud, and a pillar of fire</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And when Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go The phrase highlights Pharaoh's obstinate heart, a recurring theme in the Exodus narrative. The Hebrew word for "stubbornly refused" is "qashah," which conveys a sense of being hard or severe. This reflects Pharaoh's hardened heart, a condition that God allowed to demonstrate His power and glory. Historically, Pharaoh's resistance set the stage for the dramatic deliverance of the Israelites, showcasing God's sovereignty over earthly rulers.the LORD killed every firstborn in the land of Egypt This phrase underscores the divine judgment executed by God. The Hebrew term for "killed" is "nakah," meaning to strike or smite. This act was the final and most severe of the ten plagues, demonstrating God's ultimate authority and the seriousness of sin and rebellion against Him. Archaeologically, there is evidence of sudden calamities in ancient Egypt, aligning with the biblical account of the plagues.both man and beast The inclusion of both humans and animals in this judgment signifies the comprehensive nature of God's decree. It emphasizes that all creation is under God's dominion and that the consequences of sin affect all aspects of life. This also serves as a stark reminder of the cost of disobedience and the far-reaching impact of sin.That is why I sacrifice to the LORD the first male offspring of every womb This phrase introduces the practice of consecrating the firstborn to God, a commandment given to the Israelites as a perpetual reminder of their deliverance. The Hebrew word for "sacrifice" is "zabach," which involves offering something valuable to God. This act of worship acknowledges God's deliverance and sovereignty, serving as a continual reminder of His grace and mercy.and redeem every firstborn of my sons The concept of redemption is central to this phrase. The Hebrew word "padah" means to ransom or rescue. In the context of the Exodus, it signifies the substitutionary act where a sacrifice is made in place of the firstborn son. This foreshadows the ultimate redemption through Jesus Christ, the firstborn over all creation, who redeems humanity through His sacrificial death. This practice reinforced the Israelites' identity as God's chosen people, set apart for His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt who refused to release the Israelites from slavery, leading to the plagues. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The God of Israel who executed judgment on Egypt and delivered His people. 3. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where the Israelites were enslaved and from which they were delivered. 4. <a href="/topical/f/firstborn.htm">Firstborn</a> Refers to the first male offspring, both human and animal, significant in the context of the Passover and God's deliverance. 5. <a href="/topical/s/sacrifice_and_redemption.htm">Sacrifice and Redemption</a> The act of offering the firstborn to God as a remembrance of His deliverance and the redemption of the firstborn sons.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty and Judgment</a> Recognize God's authority over nations and His power to execute judgment. Reflect on how this impacts our understanding of His justice and mercy. <a href="/topical/r/remembrance_and_worship.htm">Remembrance and Worship</a> The act of sacrificing the firstborn is a call to remember God's deliverance. Consider how we can incorporate remembrance into our worship practices today. <a href="/topical/r/redemption_and_sacrifice.htm">Redemption and Sacrifice</a> Understand the concept of redemption as a precursor to Christ's ultimate sacrifice. Reflect on how this shapes our view of salvation. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a> The Israelites' obedience in sacrificing the firstborn demonstrates faith and trust in God's provision. Evaluate areas in our lives where we need to practice obedience. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_deliverance.htm">Faith and Deliverance</a> The deliverance from Egypt is a testament to faith in God's promises. Contemplate how faith in God's promises can lead to deliverance in our own lives.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - When Pharaoh would hardly let us go. Bather, "when Pharaoh hardened himself against letting us go." At his last interview with Moses, Pharaoh had absolutely refused to let them go with their cattle (<a href="/exodus/10-24.htm">Exodus 10:24-27</a>), and Moses had absolutely refused to go without them. I sacrifice all that openeth the womb, being males. And being clean animals. The common sense of the reader or hearer, is expected to supply the restriction. Of my children. Rather, as in verse 13, "of my sons." <a href="/commentaries/exodus/13-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And וַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be when כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Pharaoh פַרְעֹה֮ (p̄ar·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings stubbornly refused הִקְשָׁ֣ה (hiq·šāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7185.htm">Strong's 7185: </a> To be hard, severe or fierce to let us go, לְשַׁלְּחֵנוּ֒ (lə·šal·lə·ḥê·nū) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out the LORD יְהֹוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel killed וַיַּהֲרֹ֨ג (way·ya·hă·rōḡ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> To smite with deadly intent every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every firstborn בְּכוֹר֙ (bə·ḵō·wr) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> Firstborn, chief in the land בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Egypt, מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa both מִבְּכֹ֥ר (mib·bə·ḵōr) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> Firstborn, chief of man אָדָ֖ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> Ruddy, a human being and וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while beast. בְּהֵמָ֑ה (bə·hê·māh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_929.htm">Strong's 929: </a> A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal This is why עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against I אֲנִ֨י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I sacrifice זֹבֵ֜חַ (zō·ḇê·aḥ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2076.htm">Strong's 2076: </a> To slaughter for sacrifice to the LORD לַֽיהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the firstborn פֶּ֤טֶר (pe·ṭer) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6363.htm">Strong's 6363: </a> That which separates or first opens male הַזְּכָרִ֔ים (haz·zə·ḵā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2145.htm">Strong's 2145: </a> Remembered, a male of every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every womb, רֶ֙חֶם֙ (re·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7358.htm">Strong's 7358: </a> The womb but I redeem אֶפְדֶּֽה׃ (’ep̄·deh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6299.htm">Strong's 6299: </a> To sever, ransom, gener, to release, preserve all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the firstborn בְּכ֥וֹר (bə·ḵō·wr) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> Firstborn, chief of my sons.? בָּנַ֖י (bā·nay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/13-15.htm">Exodus 13:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/13-15.htm">Exodus 13:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/13-15.htm">Exodus 13:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/13-15.htm">Exodus 13:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/13-15.htm">Exodus 13:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/13-15.htm">Exodus 13:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/13-15.htm">Exodus 13:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/13-15.htm">Exodus 13:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/13-15.htm">Exodus 13:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/13-15.htm">Exodus 13:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/13-15.htm">OT Law: Exodus 13:15 And it happened when Pharaoh would hardly (Exo. 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