And it came to pass, when Pharaoh was stubborn about letting us go, that the Lord killed all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man and the firstborn of beast. Therefore I sacrifice to the Lord all males that open the womb, but all the firstborn of my sons I redeem.’

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go
Showed great reluctance to it, and with difficulty was prev…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The firstlings of animals not used in sacrifice were to be exchanged for others used for that purpose, or they were to be destroyed. Our souls are …