Numbers 18:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
But the first born of a cow, or the first born of a sheep, or the first born of a goat, you shall not redeem; they are holy: you shall sprinkle their blood upon the altar, and shall burn their fat for an offering made by fire, for a sweet savour unto the LORD.
Numbers 18:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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 savor unto Jehovah.
Numbers 18:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
But you must not redeem the firstborn of an ox, a sheep, or a goat; they are holy. You are to sprinkle their blood on the altar and burn their fat as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
Numbers 18:17 (BSB)
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What does Numbers 18:17 say?
Numbers 18:17 in modern King James wording reads: "But the first born of a cow, or the first born of a sheep, or the first born of a goat, you shall not redeem; they are holy: you shall sprinkle their blood upon the altar, and shall burn their fat for an offering made by fire, for a sweet savour unto the LORD."
Where is Numbers 18:17 found in the Bible?
Numbers 18:17 is verse 17 of chapter 18 of the book of Numbers, in the Old Testament. Numbers has 36 chapters.
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