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Redemption of the Firstborn

Redemption of the Firstborn
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Set aside the first fruits and bring them to the temple

"You shall bring the choice first fruits of your soil into the house of the LORD your God. 'You are not to boil a young goat in the milk of its mother." (Exodus 23:19)

Redeem firstborn sons and give the money to a priest

"Every first issue of the womb of all flesh, whether man or animal, which they offer to the LORD, shall be yours; nevertheless the firstborn of man you shall surely redeem, and the firstborn of unclean animals you shall redeem." (Numbers 18:15)

Redeem the firstborn donkey by giving a lamb to a priest

"But every first offspring of a donkey you shall redeem with a lamb, but if you do not redeem it, then you shall break its neck; and every firstborn of man among your sons you shall redeem." (Exodus 13:13)

Break the neck of the donkey if the owner does not intend to redeem it

"But every first offspring of a donkey you shall redeem with a lamb, but if you do not redeem it, then you shall break its neck; and every firstborn of man among your sons you shall redeem." (Exodus 13:13)