Firstborn
Explore 31 scripture references about firstborn from Nave's Topical Bible, spanning 16 books of the Bible with categorized entries, verse text, and cross-references.
What Does the Bible Say About Firstborn?
The topic of firstborn appears throughout Scripture with 31 references spanning 16 books of the Bible, from 1 Chronicles to Romans. Explore the scriptures below to deepen your understanding of what God's Word teaches about this subject.
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-Of man and beast, reserved to himself by God EXO 13:2,12-16; 22:29,30; 34:19,20; LEV 27:26; NUM 3:13; 8:17,18; DEU 15:19-23; NEH 10:36 -Redemption of EXO 13:13; 34:20; LEV 27:27; NUM 3:40-51; 18:15-17 -Levites taken instead of firstborn of the families of Israel NUM 3:12,40-45; 8:16-18 -Of Egyptians killed EXO 11:5; 12:12,29; 13:15; NUM 33:4 -Of idolaters, sacrificed EZK 20:26 -BIRTHRIGHT OF THE -Authority over younger members of the household GEN 4:7 -A double portion of inheritance DEU 21:15-17 -Royal succession 2CH 21:3 -Honorable distinction of EXO 4:22; PSA 89:27; JER 31:9; ROM 8:29; COL 1:15; HEB 1:6; 12:23; REV 1:5 -Sold by Esau GEN 25:29-34; 27:36; ROM 9:12,13; HEB 12:16 -Forfeited by Reuben GEN 49:3,4; 1CH 5:1,2 -Set aside: that of Manasseh GEN 48:15-20; 1CH 5:1 -Adonijah 1KI 2:15 -Hosah's son 1CH 26:10 -See BIRTHRIGHT
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What does the Bible say about firstborn?
The Bible contains 31 references to firstborn across 16 books of the Bible. Nave's Topical Bible organizes these references for in-depth study.
Where is firstborn mentioned in the Bible?
Firstborn is referenced in 1 Chronicles, 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Colossians, Deuteronomy, and 11 more books. There are 31 total scripture references on this topic.