Exodus 34:19
Exodus 34:19 in Multiple Translations
The first offspring of every womb belongs to Me, including all the firstborn males among your livestock, whether cattle or sheep.
All that openeth the matrix is mine; and every firstling among thy cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male.
All that openeth the womb is mine; and all thy cattle that is male, the firstlings of cow and sheep.
Every first male child is mine; the first male birth of your cattle, the first male of every ox and sheep.
Every firstborn is mine. That includes all the firstborn males of your livestock from your cattle herds, and flocks.
Euery male, that first openeth the wombe, shalbe mine: also all the first borne of thy flocke shalbe rekoned mine, both of beeues and sheepe.
'All opening a womb [are] Mine, and every firstling of thy cattle born a male, ox or sheep;
“All that opens the womb is mine; and all your livestock that is male, the firstborn of cow and sheep.
Every first-born is mine: and every firstling among thy cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male .
All of the male kind, that openeth the womb, shall be mine. Of all beasts, both of oxen and of sheep, it shall be mine.
Your firstborn sons and the firstborn male animals of your cattle and sheep and goats belong to me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 34:19
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Exodus 34:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
כָּל
פֶּ֥טֶר
רֶ֖חֶם
לִ֑/י
וְ/כָֽל
מִקְנְ/ךָ֙
תִּזָּכָ֔ר
פֶּ֖טֶר
שׁ֥וֹר
וָ/שֶֽׂה
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
פֶּ֥טֶר
peṭer
H6363
firstborn
N-ms
רֶ֖חֶם
rechem
H7358
womb
N-ms
לִ֑/י
Prep | Suff
וְ/כָֽל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
מִקְנְ/ךָ֙
miqneh
H4735
livestock
N-ms | Suff
תִּזָּכָ֔ר
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
פֶּ֖טֶר
peṭer
H6363
firstborn
N-ms
שׁ֥וֹר
shôwr
H7794
cattle
N-ms
וָ/שֶֽׂה
seh
H7716
sheep
Conj | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 34:19
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
פֶּ֥טֶר
peṭer
H6363
"firstborn"
N-ms
The firstborn is the first child born to a family, like the firstling of an animal. In the Bible, the firstborn held a special place and received special privileges. The firstborn son typically inherited the majority of the family's property.
Definition: firstborn, firstling, that which separates or first opens Also means: pit.rah (פִּטְרָה "firstborn" H6363B)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: firstling, openeth, such as open. See also: Exodus 13:2; Exodus 34:20; Ezekiel 20:26.
רֶ֖חֶם
rechem
H7358
"womb"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means womb, referring to the place where a fetus grows. It is translated as matrix or womb in the KJV, symbolizing birth and new life. It is a significant concept in biblical culture.
Definition: 1) womb 1a) womb 1b) womb-man, woman-slave, woman, two women
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: matrix, womb. See also: Genesis 20:18; 1 Samuel 1:6; Psalms 22:11.
לִ֑/י
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/כָֽל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מִקְנְ/ךָ֙
miqneh
H4735
"livestock"
N-ms | Suff
Livestock, such as cattle, sheep, and goats, are domestic animals that can be bought and owned, as described in the Bible, including in the book of Genesis and the story of Abraham's wealth.
Definition: 1) cattle, livestock 1a) cattle, livestock 1a1) in general of a purchasable domestic animal 1b) cows, sheep, goats (in herds and flocks)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: cattle, flock, herd, possession, purchase, substance. See also: Genesis 4:20; Numbers 20:19; Psalms 78:48.
תִּזָּכָ֔ר
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
פֶּ֖טֶר
peṭer
H6363
"firstborn"
N-ms
The firstborn is the first child born to a family, like the firstling of an animal. In the Bible, the firstborn held a special place and received special privileges. The firstborn son typically inherited the majority of the family's property.
Definition: firstborn, firstling, that which separates or first opens Also means: pit.rah (פִּטְרָה "firstborn" H6363B)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: firstling, openeth, such as open. See also: Exodus 13:2; Exodus 34:20; Ezekiel 20:26.
שׁ֥וֹר
shôwr
H7794
"cattle"
N-ms
This word refers to cattle, like oxen or bulls, used for work, food, or sacrifices, as seen in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) ox, bull, a head of cattle 1a) for plowing, for food, as sacrifice Aramaic equivalent: tor (תּוֹר "bullock" H8450)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: bull(-ock), cow, ox, wall (by mistake for H7791 (שׁוּר)). See also: Genesis 32:6; Deuteronomy 15:19; Psalms 69:32.
וָ/שֶֽׂה
seh
H7716
"sheep"
Conj | N-cs
This word refers to a sheep or goat, often used to describe a flock or young animal in the Bible. It is also related to the word for lamb.
Definition: 1) one of a flock, lamb, sheep, goat, young sheep, young goat 1a) sheep, goat 1b) flock (collective) Also means: zeh (זֶה "lamb" H2089)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: (lesser, small) cattle, ewe, goat, lamb, sheep. Compare H2089 (זֶה). See also: Genesis 22:7; Deuteronomy 14:4; Psalms 119:176.
Study Notes — Exodus 34:19
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- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 34:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 34:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 34:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 34:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 34:19
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 34:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 34:19
- Sermons on Exodus 34:19
Context — The LORD Renews the Covenant
17You shall make no molten gods for yourselves.
18You are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread. For seven days at the appointed time in the month of Abib, you are to eat unleavened bread as I commanded you. For in the month of Abib you came out of Egypt.
19The first offspring of every womb belongs to Me, including all the firstborn males among your livestock, whether cattle or sheep.
20You must redeem the firstborn of a donkey with a lamb; but if you do not redeem it, you are to break its neck. You must redeem all the firstborn of your sons. No one shall appear before Me empty-handed. 21Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even in the seasons of plowing and harvesting, you must rest.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 13:2 | “Consecrate to Me every firstborn male. The firstborn from every womb among the Israelites belongs to Me, both of man and beast.” |
| 2 | Exodus 22:29 | You must not hold back offerings from your granaries or vats. You are to give Me the firstborn of your sons. |
| 3 | Exodus 13:12 | you are to present to the LORD the firstborn male of every womb. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the LORD. |
| 4 | Numbers 18:15–17 | The firstborn of every womb, whether man or beast, that is offered to the LORD belongs to you. But you must surely redeem every firstborn son and every firstborn male of unclean animals. You are to pay the redemption price for a month-old male according to your valuation: five shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel, which is twenty gerahs. But you must not redeem the firstborn of an ox, a sheep, or a goat; they are holy. You are to sprinkle their blood on the altar and burn their fat as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. |
| 5 | Luke 2:23 | (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord” ), |
| 6 | Ezekiel 44:30 | The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes. |
Exodus 34:19 Summary
This verse means that God wants us to remember that everything we have, including our children and animals, belongs to Him. He wants us to dedicate our best to Him, just like the Israelites did with their firstborn. This is a reminder of God's power and love for us, as seen in Exodus 13:2 and Deuteronomy 14:23. By giving our first and best to God, we show that we trust and obey Him, just like the Israelites did when they followed His instructions in the wilderness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the first offspring of every womb belongs to God?
This means that God claims the firstborn of every family and every animal as His own, symbolizing His sovereignty and the importance of dedicating our first and best to Him, as seen in Exodus 13:2 and Luke 2:22-24.
Why does God claim the firstborn males among livestock?
God claims the firstborn males among livestock to remind the Israelites of His power and provision, as well as to teach them about the importance of sacrifice and dedication, as referenced in Leviticus 27:26-27 and Deuteronomy 12:6.
How does this verse relate to the concept of redemption in the Bible?
This verse introduces the concept of redemption, where the firstborn of unclean animals, like donkeys, must be redeemed with a lamb, foreshadowing the redemption of humanity through Jesus Christ, as explained in Romans 3:24 and 1 Corinthians 6:20.
What is the significance of God claiming the firstborn in the context of the Exodus?
God claiming the firstborn is a reminder of the Exodus, where the firstborn of the Egyptians were spared in exchange for the Israelites' obedience to God, as seen in Exodus 11:5 and 12:12-13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can dedicate my 'first and best' to God, just like the Israelites were instructed to do with their firstborn?
- How does the concept of God's sovereignty over all creation, including the firstborn, impact my daily life and decisions?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of redemption, as seen in this verse, to my own life and relationships?
- What does it mean for me to 'honor God with my firstfruits', as mentioned in Proverbs 3:9-10, and how can I put this into practice?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 34:19
All that openeth the matrix is mine,.... Or "the womb", and therefore to be sanctified, and set apart for his use: this also was declared, and the law concerning it given, at the time of their coming
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 34:19
Thou shalt make thee no molten gods. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 34:19
Heb. And (for that is, as the particle and is oft used; the words following here, and , being a particular explication of the general sentence in the beginning of this verse) all thy cattle which (a particle oft understood) shall be born male, the opening, or, whatsoever (to wit, of the male kind) openeth the matrix (which word is fitly understood out of the former member; which is very usual) of ox or (and put for or, as it is oft done) sheep.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 34:19
Exodus 34:19 All that openeth the matrix [is] mine; and every firstling among thy cattle, [whether] ox or sheep, [that is male]. Ver. 19, 20. See on Exodus 13:12-13.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 34:19
(19) All that openeth the matrix is mine.—Comp. Exodus 13:12, where the sanctification of the firstborn and the law of redemption had already been declared. For the exact mode of redemption sanctioned, see Numbers 18:15-16.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 34:19
19. and all, &c.] Something must be out of order: since the first born of cattle are included among ‘all that first openeth the womb,’ ‘mine’ cannot logically be the predicate of and all &c. Perhaps (Di.) thou shalt sanctify (Deuteronomy 15:19), or sacrifice, unto me has fallen out after ‘sheep.’ There is a similar inexactness in Exodus 13:12. 20b. appear before me] read probably see my face. See on Exodus 23:15 b.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 34:19
12-26. Take heed to thyself — Here follows a brief resume of the laws previously ordained, and written in the Book of the Covenant, 21-23. They may be resolved into ten precepts, as follows:1.
Sermons on Exodus 34:19
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Redemption: Grace and Love by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of meeting God's needs through love and grace. He uses the example of the Israelites building the Tabernacle to illustrate th |
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Go Forward by G.W. North | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of leaders taking initiative and leading by example. He uses the story of Moses leading the Israelites through the Red Sea as |
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Luke 2:21-32. the Song of Simeon. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer reflects on the significance of Jesus' presentation at the temple, emphasizing how Jesus, as the firstborn Son, was brought to the Lord as a holy and unblemishe |
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The Way of Cain by Chip Brogden | Chip Brogden preaches about the contrasting ways of Cain and Abel in relating to the Lord, emphasizing the importance of giving God our first and best with a heart of worship and l |
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All Our Children Belong to the Lord by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the act of dedicating children to the Lord, drawing parallels between Old Testament practices like the dedication of the firstborn and the Passover feast to |
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The Meaning of the Cross by David Ravenhill | David Ravenhill emphasizes the true meaning of the cross, arguing that many believers misunderstand its significance, focusing on personal benefits rather than the call to disciple |