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Redemption Establishes Ownership
Commentators explain that God's claim on Israel's firstborn is an act of justice and equity. Because He miraculously saved them from the plague that struck Egypt's firstborn during the Passover, He 'sanctified' them—setting them apart as His own special possession. This establishes a core biblical principle: divine salvation leads to divine ownership.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Numbers 8:16–18
19th Century
Preacher
Instead of such as open every womb, even instead of the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me.
For…
John Gill
On Numbers 8:17
17th Century
Pastor
For all the firstborn of the children of Israel [are] mine ,
[both] men and beasts
No…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 8:5–26
17th Century
Minister
Here we have directions for the solemn ordination of the Levites. All Israel must know that they did not take this honor to themselves, but were ca…