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Selected Verse: Numbers 18:15 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
Nu 18:15	King James	Every thing that openeth the matrix in all flesh, which they bring unto the LORD, whether it be of men or beasts, shall be thine: nevertheless the firstborn of man shalt thou surely redeem, and the firstling of unclean beasts shalt thou redeem.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
Surely redeem ... redeem - A stronger expression is intentionally used in reference to the redemption of the first-born of man than in reference to that of unclean beasts. For the rule as to the former admitted of no exception: the owner of the latter, if unwilling to redeem, might destroy the beasts. Compare the marginal references.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

Surely redeem ... redeem - A stronger expression is intentionally used in reference to the redemption of the first-born of man than in reference to that of unclean beasts. For the rule as to the former admitted of no exception: the owner of the latter, if unwilling to redeem, might destroy the beasts. Compare the marginal references.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
Of men - Which were offered to God in his temple, and to his service and disposal.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

Of men - Which were offered to God in his temple, and to his service and disposal.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
The first-born of man - and the firstling of unclean beasts - Thus vain man is ranked with the beasts that perish; and with the worst kinds of them too, those deemed unclean.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

The first-born of man - and the firstling of unclean beasts - Thus vain man is ranked with the beasts that perish; and with the worst kinds of them too, those deemed unclean.

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