Thematic Bible: Privileges of
Thematic Bible
Church » Privileges of
They are filled with food from your house, and you allow them to drink from the river of your delicacies.
But it is said of Zion's residents, "Each one of these was born in her, and the sovereign One makes her secure."
Church of israel » Privileges of
who are Israelites. To them belong the adoption as sons, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.
the First-born » Privileges of » Could be forfeited by misconduct
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the beginning of my strength, outstanding in dignity, outstanding in power. You are destructive like water and will not excel, for you got on your father's bed, then you defiled it -- he got on my couch!
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.
Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies, your father's sons will bow down before you.
the First-born » Privileges of » Authority over the younger children
May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. You will be lord over your brothers, and the sons of your mother will bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed."
He said, 'Permit me to go, for we are having a family sacrifice in the city, and my brother urged me to be there. So now, if I have found favor with you, let me go to see my brothers.' For that reason he has not come to the king's table."
the First-born » Privileges of » Could be sold
But Jacob said, "Swear an oath to me now." So Esau swore an oath to him and sold his birthright to Jacob.
the First-born » Privileges of » Special blessing by the father
But Isaac replied, "Your brother came in here deceitfully and took away your blessing."
Then prepare for me some tasty food, the kind I love, and bring it to me. Then I will eat it so that I may bless you before I die."
the First-born » Privileges of » Not to be alienated by parents through caprice
Suppose a man has two wives, one whom he loves more than the other, and they both bear him sons, with the firstborn being the child of the less loved wife. In the day he divides his inheritance he must not appoint as firstborn the son of the favorite wife in place of the other wife's son who is actually the firstborn.
the First-born » Privileges of » In case of death the next brother to raise up seed to
If brothers live together and one of them dies without having a son, the dead man's wife must not remarry someone outside the family. Instead, her late husband's brother must go to her, marry her, and perform the duty of a brother-in-law. Then the first son she bears will continue the name of the dead brother, thus preventing his name from being blotted out of Israel.
the First-born » Privileges of » The father's title and power
Their father gave them many presents, including silver, gold, and other precious items, along with fortified cities in Judah. But he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.
the First-born » Privileges of » A double portion of inheritance
Rather, he must acknowledge the son of the less loved wife as firstborn and give him the double portion of all he has, for that son is the beginning of his father's procreative power -- to him should go the right of the firstborn.
the First-born » Privileges of » Precedence in the family
Joseph positioned them; he put Ephraim on his right hand across from Israel's left hand, and Manasseh on his left hand across from Israel's right hand. Then Joseph brought them closer to his father. Israel stretched out his right hand and placed it on Ephraim's head, although he was the younger. Crossing his hands, he put his left hand on Manasseh's head, for Manasseh was the firstborn.
Jews, the » Privileges of
For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of Asaph, a song. God has revealed himself in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great. He lives in Salem; he dwells in Zion.