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# birthright #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "birthright" in the Bible refers to the honor, family name, and physical wealth that was normally given to the firstborn son in a family.
* The birthright of the firstborn son included a double portion of the father's inheritance.
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* A king's firstborn son was normally given the birthright to rule after his father died.
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* Esau sold his birthright to his younger brother Jacob. Because of this, Jacob inherited the blessing of the firstborn instead of Esau.
* The birthright also included the honor of having the family descendants traced through the firstborn son's line.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* Possible ways to translate "birthright" could include, "rights and wealth of the firstborn son" or "family honor" or "privilege and inheritance of the firstborn."
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(See also: [firstborn ](../kt/firstborn.md ), [inherit ](../kt/inherit.md ), [descendant ](../other/descendant.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
* [1 Chronicles 05:1-3 ](en/tn/1ch/help/05/01 )
* [Genesis 25:31-34 ](en/tn/gen/help/25/31 )
* [Genesis 43:32-34 ](en/tn/gen/help/43/32 )
* [Hebrews 12:14-17 ](en/tn/heb/help/12/14 )
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