Exodus 13:2

ESV "Consecrate to me all the firstborn. Whatever is the first to open the womb among the people of Israel, both of man and of beast, is mine."

NIV "Consecrate to me every firstborn male. The first offspring of every womb among the Israelites belongs to me, whether human or animal."

NASB Sanctify to Me every firstborn, the firstborn of every womb among the sons of Israel, among people and animals alike; it belongs to Me.'

CSB "Consecrate every firstborn male to me, the firstborn from every womb among the Israelites, both man and domestic animal; it is mine."

NLT Dedicate to me every firstborn among the Israelites. The first offspring to be born, of both humans and animals, belongs to me.'

KJV Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine.

NKJV “Consecrate to Me all the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and beast; it is Mine.”

What does Exodus 13:2 mean?

After leaving Egypt (Exodus 12:40–41), Israel is travelling from Succoth (Exodus 12:37). As the Lord guides them (Exodus 13:21–22), He gives further instructions to Moses (Exodus 13:1). This begins with a command to consecrate all of Israel's firstborn males to God (Exodus 13:12). This practice is to begin once Israel enters the Promised Land (Genesis 15:18; Exodus 13:11). This means that the first male born to any woman or animal belongs to God. The cost of redemption is a sacrificed lamb (Exodus 13:13). This evokes what happened on the night of Passover (Exodus 12:12–13) when Egypt suffered death and Israel was spared (Exodus 12:29–32).

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