Exodus is the second of five books comprising the pentateuch, the torah law, or the five books of moses. Exodus english standard version esv 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. Exodus chapter inductive bible study and questions. 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. These are the last great commands of god before the children of israel actually begin their exodus through the wilderness towards the promised land. 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. The firstborn from every womb among the israelites belongs to me, both of man and beast. The lord said to moses, consecrate to me every firstborn male. All in all, the omissions amount to approximately 11 chapters in exodus not having the text and commentary for them. There is a famine of really good commentaries on exodus. Contextual overview 1 the lord said to moses, 2 consecrate to me every firstborn male.
This is from the holy book of exodus chapter consecration of the firstborn. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. 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. Instructions for another consecration ritual are recorded in exodus 29. The lord said to moses, the consecration of the firstborn. For god said, if they face war, they might change their minds and return to egypt. He has instituted passover and now adds the consecration of the firstborn and the feast of unleavened bread.
According to exodus, the firstborn son was also dedicated to god. 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. This week, we will move ahead in exodus to see how the consecration of the firstborn of israel also continues to point to. Ancient israelite women in context and women in scripture. All the firstborn males of your livestock shall be the l ord s. 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. Jun 12, 2016 in exodus the lord gives moses a command. Placed parallel with offer, this is a call for child sacrifice. Exodus, new international version niv the bible app. Consecration of the firstborn 1 the lord said to moses, 2 consecrate to me every firstborn male. The consecration of the firstborn holy bible, exodus. Title exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the. It is referred to as shemot, which is the hebrew word for the first word names. Exodus, king james version with apocrypha, american.
Exodus and leviticus for everyone the old testament for. While the people are gathering to leave, the lord reiterates to moses the importance of the passover by stating several regulations. What we see is that in just a matter of months, yahweh changed his mind about the firstborn. Exodus amp consecration of the firstborn the bible. May 25, 20 below i quote passages about giving firstborn male children to yahweh and list the location at which the law was given. 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. The firstlings of clean beasts, such as lambs, kids, and calves, if males, were to be devoted to. These small group studies of exodus contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. The doctrine of old testament sanctification or consecration. 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. Ot consecration of the firstborn faithful stewardship. Exodus esv consecration of the firstborn the bible. Exodus modern english version mev consecration of the firstborn.
The recipe for church planting from the book of acts. That means, anything born first belonged to god, even moreso than the fact that. Instead of only the firstborn of the levites being consecrated, god declared. In the case of clean animals they were to be offered in sacrifice exodus.
Exodus, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Exodus mev consecration of the firstborn bible gateway. In fact, two of the best commentaries on this pivotal old testament book are very recent publications. 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. 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. Jul 11, 2005 carol meyers is currently the mary grace wilson professor in the department of religion at duke university. The childs presentation has its origin in the book of exodus in chapter verse 2. Even before the time of the exodus, the israelites were accustomed to give special treatment to their firstborn. Exodus commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
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. Jun 19, 2008 in a 1996 guide to the best commentaries, derek thomas wrote. Exodus 15 then moses and the people of israel sang this. And for the ransom of the 273 of the firstborn of the sons of israel who are in excess beyond the levites, numbers 3. From the firstborn of the sons of israel he took the money in terms of the shekel of the sanctuary, 1,365. Detailed outline of the book of exodus israels deliverance. 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. 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. Parallels exist with the previous consecration rituals, but aarons consecration ritual is the most complex because. Exodus english standard version esv consecration of the firstborn the lord said to moses, 2 consecrate to me all the firstborn. The first offspring to be born, of both humans and animals, belongs to me. 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. The name was retained by the latin vulgate, by the jewish author philo a contemporary of christ and by the syriac version. To be a firstborn is not merely a right, but an obligation.
From the exodus account, the firstborn males of cattle were also slain on passover at midnight. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the lord. God has called each of us, all of us, the people of israel, gods children. What does it mean when the lord says, the firstborn of your sons. 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 lord said to moses, 2 consecrate to me every firstborn male. Im going to copy some articles on this subject, but let me give you my summation of all of them. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of israel, both of man and of b. 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. Exodus, chapter united states conference of catholic bishops. Consecration also carries the connotation of sanctification, holiness, or purity.
Exodus amplified bible amp consecration of the firstborn. Exodus 15 english standard version esv consecration of the firstborn. The first offspring of every womb among the israelites belongs to me, whether human or animal. Milk typically that of goats and sheep was associated with abundance. Redeem with a lamb every firstborn donkey, but if you do not redeem it, break its neck. Exodus new american bible revised edition nabre chapter. Are firstborn sons sacrificed to yahweh or are they. The book of exodus doesnt really have a name in hebrew. 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. Sanctify that is, command all the people to sanctify.
Whatever is the first to open the womb among the people of israel, both of man and of beast, is mine. God sometimes reversed this order, as he did with jacob and esau genesis 25. Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of israel, both of man and of beast. Pdf the offering of the firstborn in the book of exodus arend.
Peek into the history of the consecration of the firstborn and the remembrance of the passover commanded to moses in the book of exodus. Are they to be given to him whatever that might entail, redeemed with a sheep, or exempted in place of the levites. What is the significance of firstborn in the bible. Exodus niv consecration of the firstborn the bible gateway. Today the lord has brought you out by the power of his mighty hand. 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. Thankfully, the situation has changed in the last twelve years, and there are a number of good commentaries on exodus from which to choose.
Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of exodus israels deliverance, covenant, gods royal tent 20200122t14. The dedication of the firstborn 1 then the lord said to moses, 2 consecrate to me every firstborn male. Exodus 12 exodus exodus 14 consecration of the firstborn 1 the lord said to moses, 2 consecrate to me all the firstborn. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book.
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