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Exodus 34:19–23

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Exodus 34:19

19All that openeth the matrix is mine; and every firstling among thy cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male.

Exodus 34:20

20But 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.

Exodus 34:21

21¶ Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in earing time and in harvest thou shalt rest.

Exodus 34:22

22¶ And thou shalt observe the feast of weeks, of the firstfruits of wheat harvest, and the feast of ingathering at the year’s end.

Exodus 34:23

23¶ Thrice in the year shall all your men children appear before the Lord God, the God of Israel.

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DEFINED WORDS

Exodus 34:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

All

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Exodus 34:20

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

redeem

To ransom, buy back, release from bondage, recover, or deliver.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

break

To separate, fracture, open, interrupt, violate, subdue, or burst forth, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

All

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

appear

To come into view, become visible, or be manifested or evident.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

empty

Containing nothing; void, unfilled, destitute, or without effect; also, to pour out or deprive of contents.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Exodus 34:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Six

The number following five and preceding seven.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

work

Labor, activity, deed, operation, or a result produced; as a verb, to labor, act, make, produce, or bring about.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

seventh

The ordinal number following the sixth; one of seven equal parts.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

time

A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Exodus 34:22

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

feast

A large or special meal, often connected with an appointed celebration; as a verb, to eat or entertain at such a meal.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

weeks

Periods or units of seven; ordinarily periods of seven days, with the prophetic count in Daniel determined by its passage.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wheat

A grain-bearing plant and its seed, commonly ground into flour for bread.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

year

A period of twelve months; a stated annual period.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

end

The last or concluding part; a termination, limit, purpose, or result. As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Exodus 34:23

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

year

A period of twelve months; a stated annual period.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

children

Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

appear

To come into view, become visible, or be manifested or evident.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Israel

The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called in Scripture.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 19

  1. Exodus 13:2
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  2. Exodus 22:29
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  3. Exodus 13:12
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  4. Numbers 18:15–17
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  5. Ezekiel 44:30
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From verse 20

  1. Exodus 13:13
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  2. Deuteronomy 16:16
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  3. Exodus 23:15
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  4. Exodus 13:15
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  5. Numbers 18:15
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From verse 21

  1. Exodus 23:12
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  2. 1 Samuel 8:12
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  3. Deuteronomy 21:4
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  4. Exodus 35:2
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  5. Luke 13:14
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From verse 22

  1. Exodus 23:16
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  2. Deuteronomy 16:10–15
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  3. John 7:2
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  4. Numbers 28:16–31
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  5. Acts 2:1
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From verse 23

  1. Exodus 23:14
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  2. Deuteronomy 16:16
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  3. Exodus 23:17
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  4. Genesis 32:28
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  5. Genesis 33:20
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