Numbers 8:16

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

I have taken them instead of the firstborn that open every womb in Israel.

Cross References

Numbers 3:12

I have taken the Levites from the children of Israel, for every firstborn that openeth the womb among the children of Israel: and the Levites shall be mine.

Numbers 3:45

Take the Levites for the firstborn of the children of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites for their cattle: and the Levites shall be mine. I am the Lord.

Numbers 3:9

And thou shalt give the Levites for a gift,

Exodus 13:2

Sanctify unto me every firstborn that openeth the womb among the children of Israel, as well of men as of beasts: for they are all mine.

Numbers 3:6

Bring the tribe of Levi, and make them stand in the sight of Aaron the priest to minister to him. And let them watch,

Numbers 3:13

For every firstborn is mine. Since I struck the firstborn in the land of Egypt, I have sanctified to myself whatsoever is firstborn in Israel both of man and beast. They are mine. I am the Lord.