Exodus amplified bible amp consecration of the firstborn. Redeem with a lamb every firstborn donkey, but if you do not redeem it, break its neck. Sanctify that is, command all the people to sanctify. In the old testament, the firstborn son was the one who normally received a double inheritance, and was the one who would inherit his fathers role as head of the family. Detailed outline of the book of exodus israels deliverance. Exodus amp consecration of the firstborn the bible. From the firstborn of the sons of israel he took the money in terms of the shekel of the sanctuary, 1,365. For god said, if they face war, they might change their minds and return to egypt. Placed parallel with offer, this is a call for child sacrifice. Meyers has authored, coauthored or edited such books as haggai and zechariah 18 and zechariah 914, the excavations of the ancient synagogue at gush halav, discovering eve. Jun 19, 2008 in a 1996 guide to the best commentaries, derek thomas wrote. Are firstborn sons sacrificed to yahweh or are they.
Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. Jul 11, 2005 carol meyers is currently the mary grace wilson professor in the department of religion at duke university. Exodus english standard version esv consecration of the firstborn the lord said to moses, 2 consecrate to me all the firstborn. The dedication of the firstborn 1 then the lord said to moses, 2 consecrate to me every firstborn male. Jun 12, 2016 in exodus the lord gives moses a command. Then moses said to the people, commemorate this day, the day you came out of egypt, out of the land of slavery, because the lord brought you out of it with a mighty hand. Im going to copy some articles on this subject, but let me give you my summation of all of them. Whatever is the first to open the womb among the people of israel, both of man and of beast, is mine the feast of unleavened bread. Exodus esv consecration of the firstborn the bible. Exodus, new international version niv the bible app.
To be a firstborn is not merely a right, but an obligation. The consecration of the firstborn 11 when the l ord has brought you into the land of the canaanites, as he swore to you and your ancestors, and has given it to you, 12 you shall set apart to the l ord all that first opens the womb. God sometimes reversed this order, as he did with jacob and esau genesis 25. Are they to be given to him whatever that might entail, redeemed with a sheep, or exempted in place of the levites. The firstlings of clean beasts, such as lambs, kids, and calves, if males, were to be devoted to. Exodus chapter inductive bible study and questions. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. The doctrine of old testament sanctification or consecration topics definition hebrew sanctification is the antithesis of uncleanness, defilement and profaning the firstborn are sanctified the sabbath day and sanctification consecration or sanctification of the priests consecration of the furniture of the tent of god the failure of moses. The consecration of the firstborn holy bible, exodus. Contextual overview 1 the lord said to moses, 2 consecrate to me every firstborn male. Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of israel, both of man and of beast. These are the last great commands of god before the children of israel actually begin their exodus through the wilderness towards the promised land. That means, anything born first belonged to god, even moreso than the fact that. Last week, in our old testament study, we looked at the passover lamb in exodus 12 and how it points to christ as explained in hebrews.
While the people are gathering to leave, the lord reiterates to moses the importance of the passover by stating several regulations. Given that god had delivered the lives of the firstborn of israel, from that day forward god instructed consecrate to me all the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of israel, both of man and beast. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of exodus israels deliverance, covenant, gods royal tent 20200122t14. The recipe for church planting from the book of acts. He has instituted passover and now adds the consecration of the firstborn and the feast of unleavened bread. Ancient israelite women in context and women in scripture. Exodus, chapter united states conference of catholic bishops.
Exodus english standard version esv consecration of the firstborn. Exodus amplified bible amp consecration of the firstborn the lord spoke to moses, saying, 2 sanctify to me that is, set apart for my purpose every firstborn, the first offspring of every womb among the children of israel, both of man and of animal. According to exodus, the firstborn son was also dedicated to god. Exodus and leviticus for everyone the old testament for. The lord said to moses, 2 consecrate to me every firstborn male. Exodus associates the consecration or setting apart of the firstborn male, both human and animal, with gods saving act of delivering the israelite firstborn males from death in egypt exodus. Exodus 15 english standard version esv consecration of the firstborn. Exodus 12 exodus exodus 14 consecration of the firstborn 1 the lord said to moses, 2 consecrate to me all the firstborn. Even before the time of the exodus, the israelites were accustomed to give special treatment to their firstborn. There is a famine of really good commentaries on exodus.
Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of exodus. In the case of clean animals they were to be offered in sacrifice exodus. Exodus is the second of five books comprising the pentateuch, the torah law, or the five books of moses. Consecration also carries the connotation of sanctification, holiness, or purity. Exodus mev consecration of the firstborn bible gateway. This is from the holy book of exodus chapter consecration of the firstborn. What is the significance of firstborn in the bible. The book of exodus doesnt really have a name in hebrew. These small group studies of exodus contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. The lord said to moses, consecrate to me every firstborn male.
The name was retained by the latin vulgate, by the jewish author philo a contemporary of christ and by the syriac version. Thankfully, the situation has changed in the last twelve years, and there are a number of good commentaries on exodus from which to choose. What we see is that in just a matter of months, yahweh changed his mind about the firstborn. Instead of only the firstborn of the levites being consecrated, god declared. Since the time of our exodus, to be a firstborn means to stand up, means to be a role model and a guide for moral compass. Exodus commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of israel, both of man and of b. The first offspring to be born, of both humans and animals, belongs to me. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Ot consecration of the firstborn faithful stewardship.
Exodus modern english version mev consecration of the firstborn. The lord said to moses, the consecration of the firstborn. And a holy people thou shalt be to me, and predated carcasses in the field you will not eat, you shalt throw it to the dogs. Instructions for another consecration ritual are recorded in exodus 29. All the firstborn males of your livestock shall be the l ord s. God has called each of us, all of us, the people of israel, gods children. A child dedication or baby presentation is an act of consecration of children to god practiced in evangelical churches, such as those of the baptist tradition, as well as organisations, such as the womans christian temperance union.
In the bible the word consecration means the separation of oneself from things that are unclean, especially anything that would contaminate ones relationship with a perfect god. The childs presentation has its origin in the book of exodus in chapter verse 2. Consecration of the firstborn 1 the lord said to moses, 2 consecrate to me every firstborn male. This week, we will move ahead in exodus to see how the consecration of the firstborn of israel also continues to point to. May 25, 20 below i quote passages about giving firstborn male children to yahweh and list the location at which the law was given. Exodus 15 then moses and the people of israel sang this. Parallels exist with the previous consecration rituals, but aarons consecration ritual is the most complex because. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the lord. Exodus niv consecration of the firstborn the bible gateway.
And for the ransom of the 273 of the firstborn of the sons of israel who are in excess beyond the levites, numbers 3. Exodus new american bible revised edition nabre chapter. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Exodus, king james version with apocrypha, american. Today the lord has brought you out by the power of his mighty hand. The first offspring of every womb among the israelites belongs to me, whether human or animal. The doctrine of old testament sanctification or consecration. All in all, the omissions amount to approximately 11 chapters in exodus not having the text and commentary for them. This is apparent from the book of genesis in the stories of esau and jacob, rachel and leah, reuben and joseph, and ephraim and manasseh. Whatever is the first to open the womb among the people of israel, both of man and of beast, is mine. Exodus, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. The firstborn from every womb among the israelites belongs to me, both of man and beast.
Milk typically that of goats and sheep was associated with abundance. God instructs the people that the firstborn male of both man and beast belongs to the lord and must be either given to god directly through priestly sacrifice or offered via redemption with a. In fact, two of the best commentaries on this pivotal old testament book are very recent publications. Title exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the. The text and commentary on exodus, which deals with the consecration of the firstborn and the responsibility of the parents to instruct their children, are also absent.
Pdf the offering of the firstborn in the book of exodus arend. From the exodus account, the firstborn males of cattle were also slain on passover at midnight. Peek into the history of the consecration of the firstborn and the remembrance of the passover commanded to moses in the book of exodus. It is referred to as shemot, which is the hebrew word for the first word names. What does it mean when the lord says, the firstborn of your sons.
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