Thematic Bible: Male
Thematic Bible
Children » Male » Received the blessing of their father before his death
Children » Male » If first born, belonged to God and were redeemed
Children » Male » Under the care of tutors, till they came of age
What I mean is this. As long as the heir is a child, he differs in no respect from a slave, though he be the owner of the whole inheritance; but is under the control of guardians and trustees, until the time appointed by his father.