Exodus 13:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 13:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 13:13 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And every firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break his n..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 13:13 — KJV
“And every firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break his neck: and all the firstborn of man among thy children shalt thou redeem. lamb: or, kid”
— Exodus 13:13 (KJV)
Exodus 13:13 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 13:13
“But the firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb: and if thou redeem him not, then shalt thou break his neck. All the firstborn of thy sons thou shalt redeem. And none shall appear before me empty. lamb: or, kid”
Shares key themes with Exodus 13:13: firstling, ass, shalt
“And thou shalt take the Levites for me (I am the LORD) instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel; and the cattle of the Levites instead of all the firstlings among the cattle of the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 13:13: firstling, shalt, firstborn
“Every thing that openeth the matrix in all flesh, which they bring unto the LORD, whether it be of men or beasts, shall be thine: nevertheless the firstborn of man shalt thou surely redeem, and the firstling of unclean beasts shalt thou redeem.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 13:13: every, firstling, shalt
“And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 13:13: ass, shalt, break
“And unto the children of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, Take ye a kid of the goats for a sin offering; and a calf and a lamb, both of the first year, without blemish, for a burnt offering;”
Shares key themes with Exodus 13:13: shalt, lamb, children
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