Chain Study Through the Bible
Firstborn
Trace the theme of Firstborn chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to Revelation.
41
Verses
16
Books
12
Old Testament
4
New Testament
15
Sub-topics
The Chain of Firstborn Through Scripture
Old Testament12 books
Genesis
Old Testament5 referencesGenesis 4:7-- Authority over younger members of the household
Genesis 25:29-34-- Sold by Esau
Genesis 27:36-- Sold by Esau
Genesis 48:15-20-- Set aside: that of Manasseh
Genesis 49:3,4-- Forfeited by Reuben
Authority over younger members of the householdSold by EsauSet aside: that of ManassehForfeited by Reuben
Exodus
Old Testament9 referencesExodus 4:22-- Honorable distinction of
Exodus 11:5-- Of Egyptians killed
Exodus 12:12,29-- Of Egyptians killed
Exodus 13:2,12-16-- Of man and beast, reserved to himself by God
Exodus 13:13-- Redemption of
+ 4 more references
Honorable distinction ofOf Egyptians killedOf man and beast, reserved to himself by GodRedemption of
Leviticus
Old Testament2 referencesLeviticus 27:26-- Of man and beast, reserved to himself by God
Leviticus 27:27-- Redemption of
Of man and beast, reserved to himself by GodRedemption of
Numbers
Old Testament7 referencesNumbers 3:13-- Of man and beast, reserved to himself by God
Numbers 3:40-51-- Redemption of
Numbers 3:12,40-45-- Levites taken instead of firstborn of the families of Israel
Numbers 8:17,18-- Of man and beast, reserved to himself by God
Numbers 8:16-18-- Levites taken instead of firstborn of the families of Israel
+ 2 more references
Of man and beast, reserved to himself by GodRedemption ofLevites taken instead of firstborn of the families of IsraelOf Egyptians killed
Deuteronomy
Old Testament2 referencesDeuteronomy 15:19-23-- Of man and beast, reserved to himself by God
Deuteronomy 21:15-17-- A double portion of inheritance
Of man and beast, reserved to himself by GodA double portion of inheritance
1 Kings
Old Testament1 reference1 Kings 2:15-- Adonijah
1 Chronicles
Old Testament3 references1 Chronicles 5:1,2-- Forfeited by Reuben
1 Chronicles 5:1-- Set aside: that of Manasseh
1 Chronicles 26:10-- Hosah's
Forfeited by ReubenSet aside: that of ManassehHosah's
2 Chronicles
Old Testament1 reference2 Chronicles 21:3-- Royal succession
Nehemiah
Old Testament1 referenceNehemiah 10:36-- Of man and beast, reserved to himself by God
Psalms
Old Testament1 referencePsalms 89:27-- Honorable distinction of
Jeremiah
Old Testament1 referenceJeremiah 31:9-- Honorable distinction of
Ezekiel
Old Testament1 referenceEzekiel 20:26-- Of idolaters, sacrificed
400 Years of Silence
New Testament4 books
Romans
New Testament2 referencesRomans 8:29-- Honorable distinction of
Romans 9:12,13-- Sold by Esau
Honorable distinction ofSold by Esau
Colossians
New Testament1 referenceColossians 1:15-- Honorable distinction of
Hebrews
New Testament3 referencesHebrews 1:6-- Honorable distinction of
Hebrews 12:23-- Honorable distinction of
Hebrews 12:16-- Sold by Esau
Honorable distinction ofSold by Esau
Revelation
New Testament1 referenceRevelation 1:5-- Honorable distinction of
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to Revelation, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 12 Old Testament and 4 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
The prophetic foundations of Firstborn find their theological development in the apostolic epistles.
- 4
With 15 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Firstborn in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
15 aspects of Firstborn found in Scripture
Of man and beast, reserved to himself by God(8 verses)
Redemption of(5 verses)
Levites taken instead of firstborn of the families of Israel(2 verses)
Of Egyptians killed(4 verses)
Of idolaters, sacrificed(1 verse)
BIRTHRIGHT OF THE(0 verses)
Authority over younger members of the household(1 verse)
A double portion of inheritance(1 verse)
Royal succession(1 verse)
Honorable distinction of(8 verses)
Sold by Esau(4 verses)
Forfeited by Reuben(2 verses)
Set aside: that of Manasseh(2 verses)
Adonijah(1 verse)
Hosah's(1 verse)