Exo 13:13 | TNotes | STEP | 13:13 A firstborn son had to be bought back, or redeemed. He could not be sacrificed to the Lord, as child sacrifice is condemned throughout Scripture (see Lev 18:21 ; 20:2 ; Ezek 23:37-39 ).

bLev 18:21►

dEzek 23:37-39►

‏ Exodus 13:13

13:13 ^a A firstborn son had to be bought back, or redeemed. He could not be sacrificed to the Lord, as child sacrifice is condemned throughout Scripture (see Lev 18:21 ^b; 20:2 ^c; Ezek 23:37-39 ^d).