Exodus 34:19 net — “Every firstborn of the womb belongs to me, even every firstborn of your cattle that is a male, whether ox or sheep.

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"“Every firstborn of the womb belongs to me, even every firstborn of your cattle that is a male, whether ox or sheep."

— Exodus 34:19, NET Bible

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Exodus 34 — Context

16

and you then take his daughters for your sons, and when his daughters prostitute themselves to their gods, they will make your sons prostitute themselves to their gods as well.

17

You must not make yourselves molten gods.

18

“You must keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread. For seven days you must eat bread made without yeast, as I commanded you; do this at the appointed time of the month Abib, for in the month Abib you came out of Egypt.

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“Every firstborn of the womb belongs to me, even every firstborn of your cattle that is a male, whether ox or sheep.

20

Now the firstling of a donkey you may redeem with a lamb, but if you do not redeem it, then break its neck. You must redeem all the firstborn of your sons.“No one will appear before me empty-handed.

21

“On six days you may labor, but on the seventh day you must rest; even at the time of plowing and of harvest you are to rest.

22

“You must observe the Feast of Weeks– the firstfruits of the harvest of wheat– and the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year.

Exodus 34:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 34:19 say?
Exodus 34:19 in the NET Bible reads: ““Every firstborn of the womb belongs to me, even every firstborn of your cattle that is a male, whether ox or sheep.”
Where is Exodus 34:19 in the Bible?
Exodus 34:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 34, verse 19.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 34:19.
What translation should I read Exodus 34:19 in?
Exodus 34:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 34:19?
Exodus 34:19 reads (NET): ““Every firstborn of the womb belongs to me, even every firstborn of your cattle that is a male, whether ox or sheep.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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