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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.
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* 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.
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* 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: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 05:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/05/01)
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* [Genesis 25:31-34](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/25/31)
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* [Genesis 43:32-34](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/43/32)
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* [Hebrews 12:14-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/heb/12/14)
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