10 Bible Verses about Double Portions
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but he shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the unloved, by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the firstfruits of his strength. The right of the firstborn is his.
Thus says the Lord GOD: "This is the boundary by which you shall divide the land for inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel. Joseph shall have two portions.
But to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the LORD had closed her womb.
When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, "Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you." And Elisha said, "Please let there be a double portion of your spirit on me."
And the LORDrestored the fortunes of Job, when he had prayed for his friends. And the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.
On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather daily."
On the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers each. And when all the leaders of the congregation came and told Moses,
See! The LORD has given you the Sabbath; therefore on the sixth day he gives you bread for two days. Remain each of you in his place; let no one go out of his place on the seventh day."
Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy.
Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.
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