Deuteronomy 21:17

Modern English Version

On the contrary, he must acknowledge the son of the unloved for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the beginning of his strength. The right of the firstborn is his.

Cross References

Genesis 49:3

Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power.

2 Kings 2:9

And as they were crossing, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask for something, and I will do it for you before I am taken away from you.” And Elisha said, “Let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.”

2 Chronicles 21:3

And their father gave them great gifts of silver, gold, and excellent items, along with fortified cities in Judah, but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.

Psalm 105:36

He also struck all the firstborn in their land, the first fruit of all their strength.

Luke 15:12

The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that falls to me.’ So he divided his estate between them.

Deuteronomy 21:16

then it must be, when he gives his sons the inheritance which he has, that he may not make the firstborn son of the loved come before the son of the unloved, who was indeed the firstborn.

Revelation 3:14

“To the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write: “The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says these things: