Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.

Forasmuch

Birthright

Bible References

Forasmuch

1 Corinthians 5:1
It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and such immorality as is not even among the heathen??hat a man has taken his father's wife!

Birthright

Colossians 1:15
He is a visible image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation;