Deuteronomy 21:17

Bible in Basic English 1965

But he is to give his first son his birthright, and twice as great a part of his property: for he is the first-fruits of his strength and the right of the first son is his.

Cross References

Genesis 49:3

Reuben, you are my oldest son, the first-fruit of my strength, first in pride and first in power:

2 Kings 2:9

And when they had come to the other side, Elijah said to Elisha, Say what you would have me do for you before I am taken from you. And Elisha said, Be pleased to let a special measure of your spirit be on me.

2 Chronicles 21:3

And their father gave them much silver and gold and things of great value, as well as walled towns in Judah; but the kingdom he gave to Jehoram, because he was the oldest.

Psalm 105:36

He put to death the first child of every family in the land, the first-fruits of their strength.

Luke 15:12

And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me that part of your property which will be mine. And he made division of his goods between them.

Deuteronomy 21:16

Then when he gives his property to his sons for their heritage, he is not to put the son of his loved one in the place of the first son, the son of the hated wife:

Revelation 3:14

And to the angel of the church in Laodicea say: These things says the true and certain witness, the head of God's new order: