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
But Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.
1 Chronicles 5:1
The sons of Reuben, the eldest son of Israel: for he was the eldest. But because he defied his father's bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel, and so he is not reckoned unto the birthright.
The beginning
Genesis 49:3
"Reuben, thou art mine eldest son, my might and the beginning of my strength, chief in receiving and chief in power.
Psalm 105:36
He smote all the firstborn in their land, even the chief of all their strength.
The right
Genesis 25:31
And Jacob said, "Sell me this day thy birthright."