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Numbers 18:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

But the firstling of a cow, or the firstling of a sheep, or the firstling of a goat, thou shalt not redeem; they [are] holy: thou shalt sprinkle their blood upon the altar, and shalt burn their fat [for] an offering made by fire, for a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Numbers 18:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 18:17

Theological / Devotional

Thou shalt not redeem. That is, a redemption sum of money would not be accepted, but the animal itself must be sacrificed. These were clean animals, and only the unclean, which could not be sacrificed, were to be redeemed (v. 15).

Sprinkle. The formula used with peace offerings (Lev. 7:31-33).

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