Luke 2:23

Modern English Version

(as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male shall be called holy to the Lord” )

Cross References

Exodus 13:2

Sanctify unto Me all the firstborn, the firstborn of every womb among the Israelites, both of man and of beast. It is Mine.

Exodus 22:29

You must not delay to offer the first of your harvest and of your vats. You must give to Me the firstborn of your sons.

Exodus 34:19

Every firstborn of the womb belongs to Me, and every firstborn male among your livestock, whether ox or sheep.

Numbers 18:15

Everything that opens the womb of all flesh, which they bring to the Lord, whether it is of men or animals, will be yours. However, you will surely redeem the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of unclean beasts you will redeem.

Numbers 3:13

because all the firstborn are Mine, for on the day that I struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt I set apart to Me all the firstborn in Israel, both man and beast. They shall be Mine. I am the Lord.