Deuteronomy 21:17

Tree of Life Version

Rather, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the hated one, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For he is the first of his vigor—the right of the firstborn is his.

Cross References

Genesis 49:3

Reuben, my firstborn are you, my vigor and firstborn of my power, endowed with extra dignity, endowed with extra strength—

2 Kings 2:9

Now as they were crossing over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask what I will do for you before I am taken from you.” So Elisha said, “Please, let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.”

2 Chronicles 21:3

Their father had given them great gifts of silver, gold and precious things, along with fortified cities in Judah, but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.

Psalm 105:36

Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor.

Luke 15:12

and the younger of them said to the father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that comes to me.’ So he divided his wealth between them.

Deuteronomy 21:16

Now on the day he lets his sons inherit what he has, he must not treat the loved one’s son as firstborn, in place of the unloved one’s son, who is the firstborn.

Revelation 3:14

To the angel of Messiah’s community in Laodicea write: “Thus says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Originator of God’s creation: