Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “The first offspring of every womb belongs to me, including all the firstborn males of your livestock, whether from herd or flock. New Living Translation “The firstborn of every animal belongs to me, including the firstborn males from your herds of cattle and your flocks of sheep and goats. English Standard Version All that open the womb are mine, all your male livestock, the firstborn of cow and sheep. Berean Standard Bible The first offspring of every womb belongs to Me, including all the firstborn males among your livestock, whether cattle or sheep. King James Bible All that openeth the matrix is mine; and every firstling among thy cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male. New King James Version “All that open the womb are Mine, and every male firstborn among your livestock, whether ox or sheep. New American Standard Bible “The firstborn from every womb belongs to Me, and all your male livestock, the firstborn from cattle and sheep. NASB 1995 “The first offspring from every womb belongs to Me, and all your male livestock, the first offspring from cattle and sheep. NASB 1977 “The first offspring from every womb belongs to Me, and all your male livestock, the first offspring from cattle and sheep. Legacy Standard Bible “The first offspring from every womb belongs to Me, even of all your male livestock, the first offspring from cattle and sheep. Amplified Bible “All the firstborn males among your livestock belong to Me, whether cattle or sheep. Christian Standard Bible “The firstborn male from every womb belongs to me, including all your male livestock, the firstborn of cattle or sheep. Holman Christian Standard Bible The firstborn male from every womb belongs to Me, including all your male livestock, the firstborn of cattle or sheep. American Standard Version All that openeth the womb is mine; and all thy cattle that is male, the firstlings of cow and sheep. Contemporary English Version The first-born males of your families and of your flocks and herds belong to me. English Revised Version All that openeth the womb is mine; and all thy cattle that is male, the firstlings of ox and sheep. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Every first male offspring is mine, even the firstborn males of all your livestock, whether cattle, sheep, or goats. Good News Translation "Every first-born son and first-born male domestic animal belongs to me, International Standard Version "Everything firstborn belongs to me: all the males of your herds, the firstborn of both cattle and sheep. NET Bible "Every firstborn of the womb belongs to me, even every firstborn of your cattle that is a male, whether ox or sheep. New Heart English Bible All that opens the womb is mine; and all your livestock that is male, the firstborn of cow and sheep. Webster's Bible Translation Every first-born is mine: and every firstling among thy cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe first offspring of every womb belongs to Me, including all the firstborn males among your livestock, whether cattle or sheep. World English Bible “All that opens the womb is mine; and all your livestock that is male, the firstborn of cow and sheep. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAll opening a womb [are] Mine, and every firstling of your livestock born a male, [whether] ox or sheep; Young's Literal Translation All opening a womb are Mine, and every firstling of thy cattle born a male, ox or sheep; Smith's Literal Translation All opening the womb is to me: all thy cattle, the male, the firstling of the ox or sheep. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAll of the male kind, that openeth the womb, shall be mine. Of all beasts, both of oxen and of sheep, it shall be mine. Catholic Public Domain Version All of the male kind, which open the womb, shall be mine: from all the animals, as much of oxen as of sheep, it shall be mine. New American Bible To me belongs every male that opens the womb among all your livestock, whether in the herd or in the flock. New Revised Standard Version All that first opens the womb is mine, all your male livestock, the firstborn of cow and sheep. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAll that opens the womb is mine; and every firstling among your cattle, both of the oxen and of the lambs. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Keep the feast of unleavened bread for seven days; you will eat unleavened bread as I ordered you in the time of the month of the flowers, because in the month of Habiba you came out from Egypt. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917All that openeth the womb is Mine; and of all thy cattle thou shalt sanctify the males, the firstlings of ox and sheep. Brenton Septuagint Translation The males are mine, everything that opens the womb; every first-born of oxen, and every first-born of sheep. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Renews the Covenant…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.… Cross References 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.” Numbers 3:13 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.” Numbers 8:17 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. Deuteronomy 15:19 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. Leviticus 27:26 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. Luke 2:23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”), Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. Hebrews 12:23 in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, Colossians 1:15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. / For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. / For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. ... Deuteronomy 21:15-17 If a man has two wives, one beloved and the other unloved, and both bear him sons, but the unloved wife has the firstborn son, / when that man assigns his inheritance to his sons he must not appoint the son of the beloved wife as the firstborn over the son of the unloved wife. / Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of his unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For that son is the firstfruits of his father’s strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him. Genesis 4:4 while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. And the LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, Genesis 22:12-13 “Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.” / Then Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram in a thicket, caught by its horns. So he went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son. 1 Samuel 1:11 And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” 1 Samuel 1:28 I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there. Treasury of Scripture All that opens the matrix is mine; and every firstling among your cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male. openeth Exodus 13:2,12 Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine… Exodus 22:29 Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me. Numbers 18:15-17 Every thing that openeth the matrix in all flesh, which they bring unto the LORD, whether it be of men or beasts, shall be thine: nevertheless the firstborn of man shalt thou surely redeem, and the firstling of unclean beasts shalt thou redeem… Jump to Previous Belongs Birth Born Cattle Child Cow First Firstborn First-Born Firstling Firstlings Flock Herd Including Livestock Male Males Matrix Offspring Openeth Opening Opens Ox Sanctify Sheep Whether WombJump to Next Belongs Birth Born Cattle Child Cow First Firstborn First-Born Firstling Firstlings Flock Herd Including Livestock Male Males Matrix Offspring Openeth Opening Opens Ox Sanctify Sheep Whether WombExodus 34 1. The tablets are replaced5. The name of the Lord proclaimed 8. Moses entreats God to go with them 10. God makes a covenant with them, repeating certain duties 28. Moses after forty days on the mount, comes down with the tablets 29. His face is radiant, and he covers it with a veil The first offspring of every womb belongs to Me This phrase emphasizes the principle of the firstborn's sanctity, rooted in the Exodus narrative where God spared the firstborn of Israel during the Passover (Exodus 12:12-13). It signifies God's claim over the first and best, symbolizing His sovereignty and ownership over all creation. The dedication of the firstborn is a reminder of God's deliverance and a call to acknowledge His provision and protection. including all the firstborn males among your livestock whether cattle or sheep Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the law from God on Mount Sinai, including the commandment in Exodus 34:19. 2. Mount Sinai The place where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments and other laws, including the laws about the firstborn. 3. Israelites The people to whom the laws were given, who were to dedicate their firstborn to God as a sign of their covenant relationship. 4. Firstborn Refers to the first offspring of both humans and animals, which were to be consecrated to God. 5. Livestock Specifically mentioned in this verse, indicating the importance of dedicating the firstborn of cattle and sheep to God. Teaching Points The Principle of DedicationThe command to dedicate the firstborn underscores the principle that everything we have belongs to God. We are stewards of His creation. Acknowledging God's Sovereignty By dedicating the firstborn, the Israelites acknowledged God's sovereignty and His role as the ultimate provider and protector. Symbol of Redemption The dedication of the firstborn serves as a reminder of God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt, symbolizing redemption and pointing forward to Christ's redemptive work. First Fruits in Our Lives Just as the Israelites were to give their firstborn, we are called to give the "first fruits" of our time, talents, and resources to God. Living as Consecrated People As believers, we are called to live lives that are set apart for God, reflecting His holiness and purposes in our daily actions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 34:19?2. How does Exodus 34:19 emphasize the importance of firstborn offerings to God? 3. What does "firstborn of every womb" teach about God's claim over creation? 4. How can we honor God with our "firstborn" in today's context? 5. How does Exodus 34:19 connect to Jesus as the "firstborn" in the New Testament? 6. What practical steps can we take to prioritize God in our resources and time? 7. What does Exodus 34:19 mean by "firstborn" in the context of ancient Israelite culture? 8. How does Exodus 34:19 relate to the concept of sacrifice in the Old Testament? 9. Why is the firstborn significant in Exodus 34:19, and how does it reflect God's covenant? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 34? 11. If the Levites replaced all Israel’s firstborn in worship (Numbers 8:16–18), how does this reconcile with earlier promises safeguarding the special status of firstborns? 12. What does 'God remembered' signify in the Bible? 13. (Exodus 34:1) Why does this second set of commandments differ from those in Exodus 20, and which version should be considered authoritative? 14. How is a 40-day fast (Matthew 4:2) scientifically or physically possible? What Does Exodus 34:19 Mean The first offspring of every womb“The first offspring of every womb belongs to Me …” (Exodus 34:19a) • From the moment Israel left Egypt, the Lord set apart every firstborn for Himself (Exodus 13:2, 12; Numbers 3:13). • This covers human children as well (see Luke 2:23, where Joseph and Mary cite this command concerning Jesus). • The worshiper’s very first increase is presented to God, teaching that life itself proceeds from His hand (Psalm 24:1; James 1:17). • Setting apart the firstborn kept the exodus deliverance fresh in memory, because God had struck Egypt’s firstborn to secure Israel’s freedom (Exodus 13:14-16). Belongs to Me “… belongs to Me …” (Exodus 34:19b) • Ownership language underscores God’s absolute rights (Deuteronomy 10:14; Haggai 2:8). • Giving the firstborn was an act of recognition, gratitude, and worship—an open statement that everything else in the household also belongs to Him (Proverbs 3:9-10). • For human firstborn, God substituted redemption money or a sacrificial animal in their place (Exodus 34:20), a vivid picture of substitution that anticipates our redemption “with the precious blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1:18-19). • Christ Himself is called “the firstborn over all creation” (Colossians 1:15) and “the firstborn among many brothers” (Romans 8:29), fulfilling the pattern and securing for us full belonging to God (Hebrews 12:23). Including all the firstborn males among your livestock “… including all the firstborn males among your livestock …” (Exodus 34:19c) • Clean animals (cattle, sheep, goats) were to be offered as sacrifices (Numbers 18:17). • Unclean animals, like donkeys, had to be redeemed with a lamb or have their necks broken (Exodus 13:13)—another reminder that nothing unredeemed can remain in God’s presence. • The principle touched daily economic life: herds, flocks, and therefore income and security were placed in God’s hands (Deuteronomy 15:19-20). • Faith expressed itself in tangible obedience—putting God first even when it seemed costly (Malachi 3:10). Whether cattle or sheep “… whether cattle or sheep.” (Exodus 34:19d) • God specifies common herd animals to show the command is comprehensive, not selective. • By naming both, He leaves no loophole for withholding what seems more valuable (Leviticus 27:26). • The worshiper learned that holiness isn’t compartmentalized; every arena of life, small or great, comes under divine claim (Romans 12:1). • Trusting God with the most visible, countable assets cultivated reliance on His continued provision (Matthew 6:33; 2 Corinthians 9:8). summary Exodus 34:19 calls Israel to give God the first offspring of every womb—human or animal—because He delivered them, owns them, and provides for them. The directive taught gratitude, dependence, and holiness while foreshadowing the ultimate Firstborn, Jesus Christ, whose once-for-all sacrifice secures our redemption and reminds us that everything we possess and are truly “belongs to Him.” (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.Verses 19, 20. - All that openeth the matrix is mine, etc. This is a repetition of the command given in Exodus 13:12, 13, which had not been inserted in the "Book of the Covenant." It is again enjoined in Leviticus 27:26, 27. None shall appear before me empty. Repeated from Exodus 23:15.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The first offspringפֶּ֥טֶר (pe·ṭer) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6363: That which separates or first opens of every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every womb רֶ֖חֶם (re·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7358: The womb belongs to Me, לִ֑י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew including all וְכָֽל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the firstborn פֶּ֖טֶר (pe·ṭer) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6363: That which separates or first opens males תִּזָּכָ֔ר (tiz·zā·ḵār) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male among your livestock, מִקְנְךָ֙ (miq·nə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4735: Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition [whether] cattle שׁ֥וֹר (šō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7794: A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etcetera) or sheep. וָשֶֽׂה׃ (wā·śeh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7716: A member of a, flock, a sheep, goat Links Exodus 34:19 NIVExodus 34:19 NLT Exodus 34:19 ESV Exodus 34:19 NASB Exodus 34:19 KJV Exodus 34:19 BibleApps.com Exodus 34:19 Biblia Paralela Exodus 34:19 Chinese Bible Exodus 34:19 French Bible Exodus 34:19 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 34:19 All that opens the womb is mine (Exo. 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