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
Everything he owned Abraham left to his son Isaac.
1 Chronicles 5:1
The sons of Reuben, Israel's firstborn -- (Now he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his father's bed, his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph, Israel's son. So Reuben is not listed as firstborn in the genealogical records.
The beginning
Genesis 49:3
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the beginning of my strength, outstanding in dignity, outstanding in power.
Psalm 105:36
He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of their reproductive power.
The right
Genesis 25:31
But Jacob replied, "First sell me your birthright."