I need a good, brief explanation of what a birthright is, as used in the Old Testament. I've read where it's a double portion of the father's inheritance.
Any other definitions?
Any other definitions?
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What is a birthright?
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KJVisTruth
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In the OT, spiritual blessings also came with birthright. Jacob coveted these, rather than the double portion. Hope this helps.
Matthew Henry said,
It was a spiritual privilege, including the excellency of dignity and the excellency of power, as well as the double portion, Gen_49:3.
Matthew Henry said,
It was a spiritual privilege, including the excellency of dignity and the excellency of power, as well as the double portion, Gen_49:3.
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I am not sure.... but I think that promise was revealed later on, God's promise to Abraham was that his seed would multiply, I doubt He told him that the Savior would descend through him. (will check that out)
Do you have e-Sword? I did a verse search, I used "abraham promise" and it came up with a few interesting verses. Act 7:17, Gal. 3:14 for starters.
I would say that it was included in the promise, it just wasnt revealed.
Do you have e-Sword? I did a verse search, I used "abraham promise" and it came up with a few interesting verses. Act 7:17, Gal. 3:14 for starters.
I would say that it was included in the promise, it just wasnt revealed.
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No, I've heard of e-Sword, but I'm not familiar with it. Can you provide more information about it?
Several commentaries I've read point to Genesis 12:3 as the first time God promises a Savior through Abraham: "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed". That sort of language doesn't make it intuitively obvious to us. I wonder if Abraham really understood what God was telling him.
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Sure, e-Sword is a free bible software, and most downloads (if not all) are free... bibles, commentaries, maps, devotions, dictionaries, books (for STEP Reader software, also free). Its an amazing tool, and easy to use. I use it almost everyday. Heres the link... http://www.e-sword.net/index.html. I definitely recommend it. =)
Hmm, in Abraham's time, making sacrifices was whats needed to have sins cleansed, forgiven. I still doubt it was obvious to Abraham. I just looked at Genesis 22, where Abraham feared God more than sacrificing his son, and God's angel stopped him at the altar.. even then it wasnt that clear to me. God made the promise of the Savior to David, I am fairly positive it became clear then.
Hmm, in Abraham's time, making sacrifices was whats needed to have sins cleansed, forgiven. I still doubt it was obvious to Abraham. I just looked at Genesis 22, where Abraham feared God more than sacrificing his son, and God's angel stopped him at the altar.. even then it wasnt that clear to me. God made the promise of the Savior to David, I am fairly positive it became clear then.
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Birthright — (1.) This word denotes the special privileges and advantages belonging to the first-born son among the Jews. He became the priest of the family. Thus Reuben was the first-born of the patriarchs, and so the priesthood of the tribes belonged to him. That honour was, however, transferred by God from Reuben to Levi (Num. 3:12, 13; 8:18).
(2.) The first-born son had allotted to him also a double portion of the paternal inheritance (Deut. 21:15–17). Reuben was, because of his undutiful conduct, deprived of his birth-right (Gen. 49:4; 1 Chr. 5:1). Esau transferred his birth-right to Jacob (Gen. 25:33).
(3.) The first-born inherited the judicial authority of his father, whatever it might be (2 Chr. 21:3). By divine appointment, however, David excluded Adonijah in favour of Solomon.
(4.) The Jews attached a sacred importance to the rank of “first-born” and “first-begotten” as applied to the Messiah (Rom. 8:29; Col. 1:18; Heb. 1:4–6). As first-born he has an inheritance superior to his brethren, and is the alone true priest.
http://www.christianforums.com/t4755112-what-is-a-birthright.html#_ftn1http://www.christianforums.com/t4755112-what-is-a-birthright.html#_ftnref1Easton, M. 1996, c1897. Easton's Bible dictionary.(2.) The first-born son had allotted to him also a double portion of the paternal inheritance (Deut. 21:15–17). Reuben was, because of his undutiful conduct, deprived of his birth-right (Gen. 49:4; 1 Chr. 5:1). Esau transferred his birth-right to Jacob (Gen. 25:33).
(3.) The first-born inherited the judicial authority of his father, whatever it might be (2 Chr. 21:3). By divine appointment, however, David excluded Adonijah in favour of Solomon.
(4.) The Jews attached a sacred importance to the rank of “first-born” and “first-begotten” as applied to the Messiah (Rom. 8:29; Col. 1:18; Heb. 1:4–6). As first-born he has an inheritance superior to his brethren, and is the alone true priest.
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From Today's Handbook of Bible Times & Customs:
BIRTHRIGHT--
The firstborn son received certain rights and privileges denied the other males, for he would be the primary recipient of the inheritance and through him the family name would be continued. His inheritance would be double what each of the other received. The oldest boy was expected to be a spiritual leader as well as administrator for the family and property.
BIRTHRIGHT--
The firstborn son received certain rights and privileges denied the other males, for he would be the primary recipient of the inheritance and through him the family name would be continued. His inheritance would be double what each of the other received. The oldest boy was expected to be a spiritual leader as well as administrator for the family and property.
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