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Redemption Establishes Ownership
Commentators explain that God's special claim on Israel's firstborn is rooted in the Passover. When He destroyed Egypt's firstborn but saved Israel's, He 'hallowed' or set them apart for Himself. This act of redemption, not just creation, established His unique ownership and their obligation to Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 3:13
18th Century
Theologian
The concluding words are better expressed thus: Mine shall they be, Mine, the Lord’s. On the subject of the firstborn, see the notes at ([…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 3:13
19th Century
Bishop
On the day that I smote all the firstborn. —The command given to Moses regarding the sanctification or separation of the firstborn, of bot…
John Gill
On Numbers 3:13
17th Century
Pastor
Because all the firstborn [are] mine
Not merely in a general way, as all creatures are his, but in a special manner …
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 3:1–13
17th Century
Minister
There was much work belonging to the priests' office, and there were now only Aaron and his two sons to do it; God appoints the Levites to attend t…