Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, which is indeed the firstborn:

Bible References

General references

Romans 8:29
For whom he foreknew, he also predestinated, conformable to the image of his Son, that he might be the first-born among many brethren.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report: if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things:
Hebrews 12:16
as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright: