The Church Fathers on this verse

Exodus 34:20Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

The firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a sheep: but if thou wilt not give a price for it, it shall be slain. The firstborn of thy sons thou shalt redeem: neither shalt thou appear before me empty.

Douay-Rheims

וּפֶ֤טֶר חֲמוֹר֙ תִּפְדֶּ֣ה בְשֶׂ֔ה וְאִם־לֹ֥א תִפְדֶּ֖ה וַעֲרַפְתּ֑וֹ כֹּ֣ל בְּכ֤וֹר בָּנֶ֙יךָ֙ תִּפְדֶּ֔ה וְלֹֽא־יֵרָא֥וּ פָנַ֖י רֵיקָֽם׃

Hebrew (Masoretic text)

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Wlastow G.K.

19th centuryCommentator

The narrative of Christ's experience embodies themes of humiliation and victory, where His body bore the weight of suffering in a manner that transcends ordinary understanding. In the context of resurrection and revelation, His triumph over death serves as a profound testament to His divine nature. The experiences He endured remain critical to comprehending the essence of salvation, as they illustrate the victory over the law of sin and death. In this light, we witness how His journey leads us to a deeper understanding of hope and redemption, revealing the ultimate purpose of His sacrificial love for humanity.

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