Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, so the Lord killed all the firstborn males throughout the land of Egypt, both people and animals. That is why I now sacrifice all the firstborn males to the Lord—except that the firstborn sons are always bought back.’

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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 …