14 Bible Verses about Firstborn
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lest there be a fornicator, or an ungodly person like Esau, who, in return for a single meal, parted with the birthright which belonged to him. For you know that even afterwards, when he wished to secure the blessing, he was rejected; for he found no opportunity for undoing what he had done, though he sought the blessing earnestly with tears.
Through faith he instituted the Passover, and the sprinkling with blood so that the destroyer of the firstborn might not touch the Israelites.
and she gave birth to her first-born son, and wrapped Him round, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
For those whom He has known beforehand He has also pre-destined to bear the likeness of His Son, that He might be the Eldest in a vast family of brothers;
Christ is the visible representation of the invisible God, the Firstborn and Lord of all creation.
But speaking of the time when He once more brings His Firstborn into the world, He says, "And let all God's angels worship Him."
Moreover He is the Head of His Body, the Church. He is the Beginning, the Firstborn from among the dead, in order that He Himself may in all things occupy the foremost place.
and from Jesus Christ, the truthful witness, the first of the dead to be born to Life, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins with His own blood,
to the great festal gathering and Church of the first-born, whose names are recorded in Heaven, and to a Judge who is God of all, and to the spirits of righteous men made perfect,
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Firstborn » Of man and beast, reserved to himself by God
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Honorable distinction of
For those whom He has known beforehand He has also pre-destined to bear the likeness of His Son, that He might be the Eldest in a vast family of brothers;
But speaking of the time when He once more brings His Firstborn into the world, He says, "And let all God's angels worship Him."
and from Jesus Christ, the truthful witness, the first of the dead to be born to Life, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins with His own blood,
Firstborn » Redemption of
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Sold by esau
lest there be a fornicator, or an ungodly person like Esau, who, in return for a single meal, parted with the birthright which belonged to him.
"The elder of them will be bondservant to the younger." This agrees with the other Scripture which says, "Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated."
Firstborn » Of egyptians killed
Firstborn » Levites taken instead of firstborn of the families of israel
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Set aside: that of manasseh
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Forfeited by reuben
Firstborn » Birthright of the » A double portion of inheritance
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Hosah's son
Firstborn » Of idolaters, sacrificed
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Royal succession
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Adonijah
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Authority over younger members of the household
Israel » Children » Saved » Firstborn » Killed
Jesus Christ » Names of » Firstborn
priests » Revenues of » Firstborn » Of animals
Topics on Firstborn
Christ The Firstborn
Colossians 1:15Christ is the visible representation of the invisible God, the Firstborn and Lord of all creation.
Death Of The Firstborn
Hebrews 11:28Through faith he instituted the Passover, and the sprinkling with blood so that the destroyer of the firstborn might not touch the Israelites.
Firstborn Sons
Luke 2:7and she gave birth to her first-born son, and wrapped Him round, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Sacrificing The Firstborn
John 3:16For so greatly did God love the world that He gave His only Son, that every one who trusts in Him may not perish but may have the Life of Ages.
