Numbers 18:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 18:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 18:15 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Every thing that openeth the matrix in all flesh, which they bring unto the LORD, whether it be of men or beasts, shall ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 18:15 — KJV
“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.”
— Numbers 18:15 (KJV)
Numbers 18:15 in Context — About the Book of Numbers
Numbers follows Israel through forty years of wilderness — a journey that should have taken eleven days. It is an honest record of grumbling, unbelief, and consequence, but also of God's patient provision: manna, water, guidance by cloud and fire, and the famous priestly blessing.
Cross-References for Numbers 18:15
“That thou shalt set apart unto the LORD all that openeth the matrix, and every firstling that cometh of a beast which thou hast; the males shall be the LORD'S. set...: Heb. cause to pass over”
Shares key themes with Numbers 18:15: every, openeth, matrix
“And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 18:15: every, thing, flesh
“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”
Shares key themes with Numbers 18:15: every, firstborn, shalt
“And it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that the LORD slew all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of beast: therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all that openeth the matrix, being males; but all the firstborn of my children I redeem.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 18:15: openeth, matrix, lord
“All that openeth the matrix is mine; and every firstling among thy cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male. sheep: or, kid”
Shares key themes with Numbers 18:15: every, openeth, matrix
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