Exodus 13:2
“Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine.”
What does Exodus 13:2 mean?
Exodus 13:2 (KJV) states, "Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine." This verse is found in the second book of the Bible, Exodus, which tells the story of the Israelites' departure from…
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In Exodus 13:2, God commands His people, saying, "Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine." This instruction arises from a pivotal moment in the Israelites' journey, marking the passage…
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Almighty and Sovereign God, we come before Your throne of grace with hearts full of reverence and awe, acknowledging Your greatness and holiness. We are reminded by Your word in Exodus 13:2, "Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of…
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