The meaning of “בְּכִירָה”
Understanding bᵉkîyrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine from בָּכַר firstborn. - the eldest daughter 1) firstborn daughter, firstborn (of women) 1a) always used of wom...
בְּכִירָה
feminine from בָּכַר firstborn. - the eldest daughter 1) firstborn daughter, firstborn (of women) 1a) always used of women
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 19:34 | “And it came to pass on the morrow, that the firstborn said unto the younger, Behold, I lay yesternight with my father: let us make him drink wine this night also; and go thou in, and lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.” Word: בְּכִירָה (bᵉkîyrâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 14:49 | “Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchi–shua: and the names of his two daughters were these; the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal:” Word: בְּכִירָה (bᵉkîyrâh) |