Deuteronomy 21:16
Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, which is indeed the firstborn:”Deuteronomy 21:16
What Does Deuteronomy 21:16 Mean?
Deuteronomy 21:16 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 21, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 21:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 15:12“And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.”Proverbs 19:14“House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.”1 Chronicles 5:2“For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph’s:)”1 Chronicles 26:10“Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)”2 Chronicles 21:3“And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn.”Romans 8:29“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”Hebrews 12:16“Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.”2 Chronicles 11:19“Which bare him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.”
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