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 fornication among you, and of a kind unheard of even among the Gentiles--a man has his father's wife!

Birthright

Colossians 1:15
Christ is the visible representation of the invisible God, the Firstborn and Lord of all creation.