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firstling

noun

«firstling» in the English dictionary: Early Modern English — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Early Modern English

Meaning

the first young animal born to a flock or herd, often given to God. tree →

Then and now

No longer used; today we say the first-born animal or first-born lamb.

Examples

And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. (Torah GEN.4.4, JPS 1917) tree →
All that openeth the womb is Mine; and of all thy cattle thou shalt sanctify the males, the firstlings of ox and sheep. (Torah EXO.34.19, JPS 1917) tree →
And the firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break its neck. (Torah EXO.34.20, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Today: first-born animal.

On Mova

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