“All that openeth the matrix is mine; and every firstling among thy cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male.”
King James Version (KJV)
34:21 Here is a repetition of several appointments made before, especially relating to their solemn feasts: when they had made the calf they proclaimed a feast in honour of it; now, that they might never do so again, they are here charged with the observance of the feasts which God had instituted. Thou shalt rest, even in earing - time and in harvest - The most busy times of the year. All wordly business must give way to that holy rest: harvest - work will prosper the better for the religious observation of the sabbath - day in harvest - time. Hereby we must shew that we prefer our communion with God, before either the business or the joy of harvest.
All that openeth the matrixe is mine: and euery firstling amongst thy cattell, whether oxe or sheepe, that is male.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"The first offspring from every womb belongs to Me, and all your male livestock, the first offspring from cattle and sheep.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
All that openeth the womb is mine; and all thy cattle that is male, the firstlings of cow and sheep.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Every first male child is mine; the first male birth of your cattle, the first male of every ox and sheep.
- Basic English Bible
-- All that openeth the womb [is] mine; and all the cattle that is born a male, the firstling of ox and sheep.
- Darby Bible
Every first-born is mine: and every firstling among thy cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male.
- Webster's Bible
All that opens the womb is mine; and all your livestock that is male, the firstborn of cow and sheep.
- World English Bible
`All opening a womb [are] Mine, and every firstling of thy cattle born a male, ox or sheep;
- Youngs Literal Bible
All that openeth the womb is Mine; and of all thy cattle thou shalt sanctify the males, the firstlings of ox and sheep.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible