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.
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But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn,.... Own him and declare him to be so, both by his will and the division of goods by him; or he shall "separate" him, as Onkelos;…
Moses did not originate the rights of primogeniture (compare Gen 25:31), but recognized them, since he found them pre-existing in the general social system of the East. Paternal authority could set…
This law restrains men from disinheriting their eldest sons out of mere caprice, and without just provocation.
I. The case here put (Deu 21:15) is very instructive. 1. It shows the great mischief of…
Cambridge Bible
acknowledge Grätz by adding one consonant reads, make him the first-born.
a double portion Heb. mouthor mouthful, of two, only here and 2Ki 2:9; Zec 13:8; cp. handor handful, Gen 43:34.
beginning of…
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