Leviticus 27:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 27:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 27:26 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Only the firstling of the beasts, which should be the LORD'S firstling, no man shall sanctify it; whether it be ox, or s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 27:26 — KJV
“Only the firstling of the beasts, which should be the LORD'S firstling, no man shall sanctify it; whether it be ox, or sheep: it is the LORD'S. firstling of: Heb. firstborn, etc”
— Leviticus 27:26 (KJV)
Leviticus 27:26 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 27:26
“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 Leviticus 27:26: firstling, beasts, lord
“And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: flock: Heb. sheep, or, goats”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 27:26: firstling, lord, sheep
“All the firstling males that come of thy herd and of thy flock thou shalt sanctify unto the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no work with the firstling of thy bullock, nor shear the firstling of thy sheep.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 27:26: firstling, lord, sanctify
“Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, even from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel: from following: Heb. from after”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 27:26: should, lord, sheep
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. meet...: Heb. as before him”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 27:26: should, lord, heb
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