Exodus 34:20
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“But the firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb: and if thou redeem him not, then shalt thou break his neck. All the firstborn of thy sons thou shalt redeem. And none shall appear before me empty.”
רָאָה
people will present themselves
To see, to look, to perceive. Raah. The LORD sees not as man sees. Man looks on the outward appearance but God looks on the heart.
בֵּן
sons/ your
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בֵּן
Son. Ben. A son with full rights. You are sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Full rights. Full access. Full inheritance.
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פָּנִים
face/ my
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פָּנִים
Face, presence. Panim. The LORD make His face shine on you. God turns His face toward you. That is grace.
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רֵיקָם
empty
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רֵיקָם
emptily; figuratively (objective) ineffectually, (subjective) undeservedly
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פָּדָה
you will redeem
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פָּדָה
to sever, i.e. ransom; gener. to release, preserve
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חֲמוֹר
a donkey
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חֲמוֹר
a male ass (from its dun red)
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בְּכוֹר
the firstborn of
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בְּכוֹר
firstborn; hence, chief
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