This is all easily cleared up with a study of the Bible. "Give" means to consecrate, as read in Exodus 13:2. Exodus 13:12-13 explains the redeeming process, saying "Redeem every firstborn among your sons." Numbers 18:15 adds, "The first-born of man shalt thou surely redeem; and the firstling of an unclean beast shalt thou redeem." So all firstborns were offered, while sons and unsuitable livestock were held back from the altar. This is just an extension of Isaac's story, allowing the beast to take his place, and ultimately Jesus to be sacrificed once for all.
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God commands child sacrifice (not Isaac story)
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