Exodus, 13

Commentary

Exodus 13 is a chapter that focuses on the importance of the firstborn in the Israelite community. It begins with God instructing Moses to consecrate all the firstborn of the Israelites, both man and beast, to Him. This is a reminder of the great deliverance God had provided for the Israelites when He passed over the firstborn of the Egyptians during the tenth plague. The Lord then commands Moses to set aside the firstborn of the donkey and to redeem it with a lamb. This is a reminder of the price of redemption and the need for a substitute to take the place of the firstborn. The chapter then goes on to explain the importance of the Passover feast. This feast was to be celebrated annually to commemorate the great deliverance God had provided for the Israelites. The Lord also commands the Israelites to remember the day of their deliverance by setting aside the firstborn of their sons and animals. This was to be a reminder of the great deliverance God had provided for them. Finally, the chapter ends with a reminder of the importance of the Sabbath. The Lord commands the Israelites to keep the Sabbath day holy and to remember it as a day of rest. This was to be a reminder of the great deliverance God had provided for them and a reminder of His faithfulness. Exodus 13 is a reminder of the great deliverance God had provided for the Israelites and the importance of remembering it. It is a reminder of the need for redemption and the need for a substitute to take the place of the firstborn. It is also a reminder of the importance of the Passover feast and the Sabbath day. This chapter serves as a reminder of the great

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