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.

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29 “Do not hold back offerings(A) from your granaries or your vats.[a]

“You must give me the firstborn of your sons.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 22:29 The meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.

19 All that openeth the matrix is mine; and every firstling among thy cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male.

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19 “The first offspring(A) of every womb belongs to me, including all the firstborn males of your livestock, whether from herd or flock.

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20 But the firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb: and if thou redeem him not, then shalt thou break his neck. All the firstborn of thy sons thou shalt redeem. And none shall appear before me empty.

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20 Redeem the firstborn donkey with a lamb, but if you do not redeem it, break its neck.(A) Redeem all your firstborn sons.(B)

“No one is to appear before me empty-handed.(C)

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