Deuteronomy 21:17

but he shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the hated, by giving him a double portion of all that he has; for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.

Genesis 49:3

"Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength; excelling in dignity, and excelling in power.

Genesis 25:31-34

Jacob said, "First, sell me your birthright."

Genesis 25:5-6

Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac,

1 Chronicles 5:1-2

The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father's couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.

Psalm 105:36

He struck also all the firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their manhood.

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Summary

But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.

The beginning

The right

Bible References

By giving

Genesis 25:5
Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac,
1 Chronicles 5:1
The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father's couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.

The beginning

Genesis 49:3
"Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength; excelling in dignity, and excelling in power.
Psalm 105:36
He struck also all the firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their manhood.

The right

Genesis 25:31
Jacob said, "First, sell me your birthright."