Thematic Bible: Privileges of
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Church » Privileges of
They are refreshed from the abundance of your house; You cause them to drink from the river of your pleasures.
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Indeed, about Zion it will be said: "More than one person was born in it," and "The Most High himself did it."
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Church of israel » Privileges of
who are Israelis. To them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the Law, the worship, and the promises.
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the First-born » Privileges of » Could be forfeited by misconduct
"Reuben, you're my firstborn, my strength, and the first fruit of my vitality. You excel in rank and excel in power. But you're as undisciplined as a roaring river, so eventually you won't succeed, because you got in your father's bed, defiled it, and then approached my couch."
Here is a record of the descendants of Reuben, Israel's firstborn. (He was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father's marriage bed, his birthright was transferred to the descendants of Israel's son Joseph. As a result, Reuben is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright.
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"Your brothers will praise you, Judah. Your hand will be at the throat of your enemies, and your father's children will bow down to you.
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the First-born » Privileges of » Authority over the younger children
May people serve and bow before you; may you be master over your brothers; may your mother's sons bow before you; may anyone who curses you be cursed; and may anyone who blesses you be blessed."
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He said, "Please let me go because our family has a sacrifice in the town, and my brother has ordered me to come. Now, if it's acceptable to you, please let me get away so I can see my brothers.' That's the reason he didn't come to the king's table."
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the First-born » Privileges of » Could be sold
But Jacob insisted, "Swear it by an oath right now." So he swore an oath to him and sold his birthright to Jacob.
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But Jacob responded, "Sell me your birthright. Do it now."
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the First-born » Privileges of » Special blessing by the father
Isaac replied, "Your brother came here deceitfully and stole your blessing."
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Then prepare some food, just the way I like it, and bring it to me so that I can eat and bless you before I die."
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the First-born » Privileges of » Not to be alienated by parents through caprice
"If a man has two wives where one is loved but the other is unloved, and both of them bear him sons, but the firstborn is the son of the unloved wife, then when he bequeaths his possessions to his sons, he must not give preference to the firstborn of the beloved wife 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 two brothers are living together and one of them dies without leaving a son, his widow must not be married outside the family to a foreigner. Instead, the brother-in-law must go to her, take her as his wife, and by doing so perform the duty of a brother-in-law. The firstborn whom she will bear will continue the name of the dead brother, so his name will not be erased from Israel.
the First-born » Privileges of » The father's title and power
Their father gave them many gifts made of silver, and gold, as well as valuable things, along with fortified cities in Judah, but he passed the kingdom to Jehoram because Jehoram was his firstborn.
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the First-born » Privileges of » A double portion of inheritance
Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn of the unloved wife by giving him double of everything he owns, because he is really the first fruit of his father's strength. The right of the firstborn belongs to him."
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the First-born » Privileges of » Precedence in the family
Then he brought them both close to his father, placing Ephraim with his right hand toward Israel's left and Manasseh with his left hand toward Israel's right. But Israel stretched out his right hand, laying it on Ephraim's head (he was the younger son) and laying his left hand on Manasseh's head (even though Manasseh was the firstborn).
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God is known in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great. His abode is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion.