Deuteronomy 21:17
Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“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.”Deuteronomy 21:17
What Does Deuteronomy 21:17 Mean?
Deuteronomy 21:17 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 21, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 21:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 61:7“For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them.”2 Kings 2:9“And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.”Genesis 49:3“Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:”Genesis 25:31“And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.”1 Chronicles 5:1“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.”Psalms 105:36“He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.”Genesis 25:5“And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.”Genesis 48:22“Moreover I have given to thee one portion above thy brethren, which I took out of the hand of the Amorite with my sword and with my bow.”Joshua 17:1“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.”Hebrews 12:23“To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,”
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