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Deuteronomy 21:17 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Deuteronomy 21:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 21 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his. that: Heb. that is found with him”
Deuteronomy 21:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:17
But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath—The Hebrew bekhor (firstborn) carries legal and theological weight throughout Scripture. The pi shenayim ("double portion," literally "mouth of two") means the firstborn receives twice what other sons receive, not two-thirds of the estate. If there are three sons, the estate is divided into four parts: the firstborn gets two, the others one each.For he is the beginning of his strength—Reshit ono ("beginning of his strength") refers to the father's first exercise of procreative po...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 21:17
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“First, sell me your birthright.”
“because he defiled his father's couch”
“the first fruits of all their manhood.”