But the firstling of a cow, or the firstling of a sheep, or the firstling of a goat, thou shalt not redeem; they are holy: thou shalt sprinkle their blood upon the altar, and shalt burn their fat for an offering made by fire, for a sweet savour unto the LORD.
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Verse 17 is found in chapter 18 of Numbers. The priests receive certain portions of the offerings and the firstborn consecrated to God. In return, the tribe of Levi receives no territorial inheritance like the other tribes. The text connects sustenance and service: those dedicated to the sanctuary depend on the provisions established by God rather than possessing a territorial share equivalent to that of the other tribes.
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Aber die erste Frucht eines Rindes oder Schafes oder einer Ziege sollst du nicht zu lösen geben, denn sie sind heilig; ihr Blut sollst du sprengen auf den Altar, und ihr Fett sollst du anzünden zum Opfer des süßen Geruchs dem HERRN.
Mas el primogénito de vaca, y el primogénito de oveja, y el primogénito de cabra, no redimirás; santificados son: la sangre de ellos rociarás sobre el altar, y quemarás la grosura de ellos, ofrenda encendida en olor suave a Jehová.
Mais tu ne feras point racheter le premier-né du boeuf, ni le premier-né de la brebis, ni le premier-né de la chèvre: ce sont des choses saintes. Tu répandras leur sang sur l'autel, et tu brûleras leur graisse: ce sera un sacrifice consumé par le feu, d'une agréable odeur à l'Eternel.
ma non lasciar riscattare il primogenito della vacca, nè il primogenito della pecora, nè il primogenito della capra; sono cosa sacra; spandi il sangue loro sopra l’Altare; e brucia il lor grasso, per offerta da ardere, in soave odore al Signore.
Mas o primogênito de vaca, ou primogênito de ovelha, ou primogênito de cabra, não resgatarás, santos são; o seu sangue espargirás sobre o altar, e a sua gordura queimarás em oferta queimada de cheiro suave ao SENHOR.
但是頭生的牛,或頭生的綿羊,或頭生的山羊,卻不可贖,因為牠們都是聖的。要把牠們的血灑在祭壇上,把牠們的脂肪焚燒,當作馨香的火祭獻給耶和華。
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