Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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.
By giving
The beginning
The right
Bible References
By giving
Genesis 25:5
Abraham gave everything he owned to Isaac.
1 Chronicles 5:1
These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. He was the firstborn, but his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. He is not listed in the genealogy according to birthright.
The beginning
Genesis 49:3 Reuben, you are my firstborn,
my strength and the firstfruits of my virility,
excelling in prominence, excelling in power.
my strength and the firstfruits of my virility,
excelling in prominence, excelling in power.
Psalm 105:36 He struck all the firstborn in their land,
all their first progeny.
all their first progeny.
The right
Genesis 25:31
Jacob replied, “First sell me your birthright.”