firstborn, heir of covenant blessing
firstborn, heir of covenant blessing. Firstborn male possessing double portion and headship; applied to Israel (Exodus 4:22) and Davidic King ('My firstborn, highest of the kings of the earth', Psalm 89:27).
birthright, primacy of inheritance
birthright, primacy of inheritance. Right of firstborn; sacred covenant inheritance traded by Esau for stew, obtained by Jacob (Genesis 25:31).
1 Chronicles • Chapter 5 (26 verses)
Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel , (for he was the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel : and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright. For Judah prevailed above hi... Mentions: Reuben , Jacob/Israel, Joseph , Judah , Hezron , Gog , Baal , Assyria , Bela .
son, descendant, heir, member of class
son, descendant, heir, member of class. Son, male offspring; covenant heir; Israel as God's firstborn son (Exodus 4:22), and Davidic King as begotten Son (Psalm 2:7).
Genesis • Chapter 49 (33 verses)
And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days. Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob ; and hearken unto Israel your father. Reuben , thou art my firstborn, my might, and the be... Mentions: Jacob/Israel, Reuben , Simeon , Levi , Judah , Shiloh , Dan , Ephron 1 , Machpelah , Mamre .
Exodus • Chapter 13 (22 verses)
And the Lord spake unto Moses , saying, Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel , both of man and of beast: it is mine. And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt , out of the house of bonda... Mentions: Moses, Jacob/Israel , Joseph , Egypt , Succoth 1 , Etham .
1 Chronicles • Chapter 8 (40 verses)
Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third, Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. And the sons of Bela were, Addar , and Gera , and Abihud , Mentions: Benjamin , Bela, Ashbel (or Jediael?), Aharah , Nohah , Addar , Geba 1 , Manahath .
1 Chronicles • Chapter 2 (55 verses)
These are the sons of Israel ; Reuben , Simeon , Levi , and Judah , Issachar , and Zebulun , Dan , Joseph , and Benjamin , Naphtali , Gad , and Asher . The sons of Judah ; Er, and Onan , and Shelah : which three were born unto him of the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Reuben , Simeon , Levi , Judah, Dan , Tamar 2 , Hezron , Zimri , Ephrath .
1 Samuel • Chapter 8 (22 verses)
And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel . Now the name of his firstborn was Joel ; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beer–sheba. And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and p... Mentions: Samuel , Jacob/Israel , Joel , Ramah 1 , Egypt .
1 Chronicles • Chapter 3 (24 verses)
Now these were the sons of David , which were born unto him in Hebron ; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel , of Abigail the Carmelitess: The third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur : the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggi... Mentions: David , Hebron , Daniel , Abigail , Maacah , Geshur , Jerusalem , Japhia .
1 Chronicles • Chapter 26 (32 verses)
Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph . And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai th... Mentions: Asaph , Zechariah , Ashbel (or Jediael?), Elam , Obed , Hosah , Shallecheth , Jordan , Jazer .
2 Samuel • Chapter 3 (39 verses)
Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David : but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. And unto David were sons born in Hebron : and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; And his second, Chilea... Mentions: Saul, David, Hebron , Abigail , Maacah , Geshur , Dan , Laish .
1 Chronicles • Chapter 1 (54 verses)
Adam , Seth , Enosh , Kenan , Mahalaleel, Jared , Enoch , Methuselah , Lamech , Mentions: Adam , Seth , Enosh , Kenan , Jared , Ham 2 , Gomer , Magog , Javan .
Numbers • Chapter 3 (51 verses)
These also are the generations of Aaron and Moses in the day that the Lord spake with Moses in mount Sinai . And these are the names of the sons of Aaron ; Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu , Eleazar , and Ithamar . These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests which were anointe... Mentions: Aaron, Moses, Nadab , Abihu , Eleazar , Sinai , Egypt , Hebron .
first-born
first-born. Primary meaning: first-born. Strong's: first-born (usually as noun, literally or figuratively). Lexical nuances: first-born : Lk 2:7 ; pl., He 11:28 . Metaph., of the priority of Christ (originally perh. a Messianic title, cf. Ps 88 (89):28 , He 1:6 ; v. ICC on Col 1:15 ): He 1:6 ; π. πάσης κτίσεως , Col 1:15 ; ἐν πολλοῖς ἀδελφοῖς , Ro 8:29 ; π. ( ἐκ ) τ. νεκρῶν , Col 1:18 , Re 1:5 ; pl., of the elect, ἐκκλησία πρωτοτόκων , He 12:23 .†
to ransom, redeem by paying price
to ransom, redeem by paying price. To deliver by substitutionary payment, purchase out of bondage; required for every firstborn male (Exodus 13:13) and Israel's soul from Sheol (Psalm 49:15).
Genesis • Chapter 25 (34 verses)
Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah. And she bare him Zimran , and Jokshan , and Medan , and Midian , and Ishbak , and Shuah . And Jokshan begat Sheba , and Dedan . And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim. Mentions: Abram/Abraham , Zimran , Jokshan, Medan , Midian , Sheba , Dedan, Ephah , Machpelah .
Levite, descendant of Levi
Levite, descendant of Levi. Levite; member of tribe of Levi set apart in place of firstborn to guard, transport, and minister tabernacle, lacking territorial inheritance.
Joshua • Chapter 17 (18 verses)
There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh ; for he was the firstborn of Joseph ; to wit, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh , the father of Gilead : because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan . There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh b... Mentions: Manasseh, Joseph , Noah , Eleazar , Joshua , Gilead, Bashan , Abiezer , Shechem , Hepher .
Jeremiah • Chapter 31 (40 verses)
At the same time, saith the Lord, will I be the God of all the families of Israel , and they shall be my people. Thus saith the Lord, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel , when I went to cause him to rest. The Lord hath appeared of old... Mentions: Jacob/Israel, Ephraim , Judah , Samaria , Zion , Ramah 1 , Egypt .
Ethan
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Gen 29
Generation 29 • Child of Zimmah
Ethan is a biblical figure in Generation 29, child of Zimmah , parent of Adaiah . ( 1 Chronicles 6:42 )
Generation 25 • Child of Bela
Ezbon is a biblical figure in Generation 25, child of Bela . ( 1 Chronicles 7:7 )
1 Chronicles • Chapter 4 (43 verses)
The sons of Judah ; Pharez, Hezron , and Carmi , and Hur, and Shobal. And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath ; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites. And these were of the father of Etam ; Jezreel , and Ishma, and Idbash: and the name of their ... Mentions: Judah , Hezron , Caleb (or Carmi or Chelubai), Jahath, Gedor , Etam 1 , Jezreel 2 , Penuel , Gedor 1 .
1 Chronicles • Chapter 9 (44 verses)
So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah , who were carried away to Babylon for their transgression. Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were, the Israelites, the p... Mentions: Jacob/Israel, Judah , Benjamin , Ephraim , Manasseh , Babylon , Jerusalem , Immer , Gibeon .