Numbers 18:15

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Numbers 18:15 (WEB)
Everything that opens the womb, of all flesh which they offer to the LORD, both of man and animal, shall be yours. Nevertheless, you shall surely redeem the firstborn of man, and you shall redeem the firstborn of unclean animals.

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Jerome, The Perpetual Virginity of Blessed Mary
“By first-born we understand not only one who is succeeded by others, but one who has had no predecessor.“Everything,” says the Lord to Aaron, “that openeth the womb of all flesh which they offer unto the Lord, both of man and beast, shall be thine: nevertheless…” — editor's note: Numb. xviii. 15.
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Exodus 13:15
Exodus 13:15 and Numbers 18:15 share the same wording (9 words).
Exodus 34:20
Exodus 34:20 and Numbers 18:15 share the same wording (10 words).

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VerseExodus 13:15
VerseExodus 34:20

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PassageThe Perpetual Virginity of Blessed Mary

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