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
And Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac.
1 Chronicles 5:1
And the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, inasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; but the genealogy is not registered according to the birthright,
The beginning
Genesis 49:3
Reuben, thou art my firstborn, My might, and the firstfruits of my vigour: Excellency of dignity, and excellency of strength.
Psalm 105:36
And he smote every firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigour.
The right
Genesis 25:31
And Jacob said, Sell me now thy birthright.