Konteks 8:16 For they are entirely given1 to me from among the Israelites. I have taken them for myself instead of2 all who open the womb, the firstborn sons of all the Israelites.
[8:16]1tn As before, the emphasis is obtained by repeating the passive participle: “given, given to me.”
[8:16]2tn Or “as substitutes” for all the firstborn of the Israelites.