Thematic Bible: Privileges of
Thematic Bible
Church » Privileges of
You let them drink from Your refreshing stream,
“This one and that one were born in her.”
The Most High Himself will establish her.
Church of israel » Privileges of
They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple service, and the promises.
Verse Concepts
the First-born » Privileges of » Could be forfeited by misconduct
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my strength and the firstfruits of my virility, excelling in prominence, excelling in power. Turbulent as water, you will no longer excel, because you got into your father's bed and you defiled it-he got into my bed.
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.
Verse Concepts
Your hand will be on the necks of your enemies;
your father’s sons will bow down to you.
the First-born » Privileges of » Authority over the younger children
and nations bow down to you.
Be master over your brothers;
may your mother’s sons bow down to you.
Those who curse you will be cursed,
and those who bless you will be blessed.
He said, ‘Please let me go because our clan is holding a sacrifice in the town, and my brother has told me to be there. So now, if you are pleased with me, let me go so I can see my brothers.’ That’s why he didn’t come to the king’s table.”
Verse Concepts
the First-born » Privileges of » Could be sold
Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore to Jacob and sold his birthright to him.
Verse Concepts
Jacob replied, “First sell me your birthright.”
Verse Concepts
the First-born » Privileges of » Special blessing by the father
But he replied, “Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.”
Verse Concepts
Then make me a delicious meal that I love and bring it to me to eat, so that I can bless you before I die.”
the First-born » Privileges of » Not to be alienated by parents through caprice
"If a man has two wives, one loved and the other unloved, and both the loved and the unloved bear him sons, and if the unloved wife has the firstborn son, when that man gives what he has to his sons as an inheritance, he is not to show favoritism to the son of the loved [wife] as his firstborn over the firstborn of the unloved wife.
the First-born » Privileges of » In case of death the next brother to raise up seed to
"When brothers live on the same property and one of them dies without a son, the wife of the dead man may not marry a stranger outside [the family]. Her brother-in-law is to take her as his wife, have sexual relations with her, and perform the duty of a brother-in-law for her. The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so his name will not be blotted out from Israel.
the First-born » Privileges of » The father's title and power
Their father had given them many gifts of silver, gold, and valuable things, along with fortified cities in Judah, but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.
Verse Concepts
the First-born » Privileges of » A double portion of inheritance
He must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the unloved wife, by giving him two shares of his estate, for he is the firstfruits of his virility; he has the rights of the firstborn.
the First-born » Privileges of » Precedence in the family
Then Joseph took them both-with his right hand Ephraim toward Israel's left, and with his left hand Manasseh toward Israel's right-and brought them to Israel. But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger, and crossing his hands, put his left on Manasseh's head, although Manasseh was the firstborn.
Jews, the » Privileges of
God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel. His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion.