Deuteronomy 21:17

KJV1611 – Modern English

But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated as the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he has; for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.

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Other Translations

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all he has. That son is the firstfruits of his strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    but he shall acknowledge the first-born, the son of the hated, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath; for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the first-born is his.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    But he shall knowe the sonne off the hated for his firstborne, that he geue hym dowble off all that he hath. For he is the first off his strength, and to him belongeth the right of the firstborneshippe.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    but he shall knowe the sonne of the hated for ye first sonne, so that he geue him dubble of all that is at hande: for the same is ye begynnynge of his strength, & the firstbyrthrighte is his.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    But he shall acknowledge the sonne of the hated for the first borne, and giue him double portion of all that he hath: for hee is the first of his strength, and to him belongeth the right of the first borne.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But he shall knowe the sonne of the hated for the first borne, and geue hym dowble portion of all that he hath: For he is the first of his strength, and to hym belongeth the ryght of the first borne.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    but he shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the hated, by giving him a double portion of all that he has; for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    But the first-born, son of the hated one, he doth acknowledge, to give to him a double portion of all that is found with him, for he `is' the beginning of his strength; to him `is' the right of the first-born.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    but he shall acknowledge the first-born, the son of the hated, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath; for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the first-born is his.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    but he shall acknowledge the first-born, the son of the hated, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath; for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the first-born is his.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But he is to give his first son his birthright, and twice as great a part of his property: for he is the first-fruits of his strength and the right of the first son is his.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    but he shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the hated, by giving him a double portion of all that he has; for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Rather, he must acknowledge the son of the less loved wife as firstborn and give him the double portion of all he has, for that son is the beginning of his father’s procreative power– to him should go the right of the firstborn.

Referenced Verses

  • Gen 49:3 : 3 Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power.
  • Gen 25:31-34 : 31 And Jacob said, Sell me your birthright as of this day. 32 And Esau said, Behold, I am about to die; and what profit shall this birthright be to me? 33 And Jacob said, Swear to me as of this day; and he swore unto him, and he sold his birthright to Jacob. 34 Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew; and he ate and drank, and rose up and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright.
  • Gen 25:5-6 : 5 And Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac. 6 But to the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts and sent them away from his son Isaac, while he yet lived, eastward, to the east country.
  • 1 Chr 5:1-2 : 1 Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. He was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be reckoned according to the birthright. 2 For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and from him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's.
  • Ps 105:36 : 36 He struck also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Deut 21:15-16
    2 verses
    88%

    15If a man has two wives, one beloved and another hated, and they have borne him children, both the beloved and the hated; and if the firstborn son is hers that was hated,

    16Then it shall be, when he makes his sons to inherit what he has, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, who is indeed the firstborn:

  • Deut 21:18-20
    3 verses
    76%

    18If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son, who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and who, when they have chastened him, will not listen to them,

    19Then shall his father and his mother take hold of him, and bring him out to the elders of his city and to the gate of his place;

    20And they shall say to the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton and a drunkard.

  • 1 Chr 5:1-2
    2 verses
    72%

    1Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. He was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be reckoned according to the birthright.

    2For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and from him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's.

  • Gen 48:17-19
    3 verses
    71%

    17And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, it displeased him: and he held up his father's hand, to remove it from Ephraim's head unto Manasseh's head.

    18And Joseph said to his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put your right hand upon his head.

    19And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his descendants shall become a multitude of nations.

  • 2 Chr 21:3
    70%

    3Their father gave them great gifts of silver, gold, and precious things, along with fortified cities in Judah, but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.

  • Prov 17:2
    70%

    2A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, and will share the inheritance among the brethren.

  • Prov 20:21
    69%

    21An inheritance may be gained hastily at the beginning, but its end shall not be blessed.

  • Exod 22:29
    69%

    29You shall not delay to offer the first of your ripe produce and your juices. The firstborn of your sons you shall give to me.

  • Deut 25:6
    69%

    6And it shall be, that the firstborn which she bears shall succeed in the name of his brother who is dead, that his name may not be put out of Israel.

  • Exod 34:20
    69%

    20But the firstborn of a donkey you shall redeem with a lamb, and if you do not redeem him, then you shall break his neck. All the firstborn of your sons you shall redeem. And none shall appear before me empty-handed.

  • Num 27:9-10
    2 verses
    68%

    9And if he has no daughter, then you shall give his inheritance to his brothers.

    10And if he has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father's brothers.

  • Gen 48:14
    67%

    14And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands knowingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.

  • Luke 15:12
    67%

    12And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me. And he divided to them his livelihood.

  • Exod 13:12-13
    2 verses
    67%

    12That you shall set apart to the LORD all that opens the womb, and every firstling that comes of a beast which you have; the males shall be the LORD'S.

    13And every firstling of a donkey you shall redeem with a lamb; and if you will not redeem it, then you shall break its neck: and all the firstborn of man among your children you shall redeem.

  • Matt 21:37
    67%

    37But last of all, he sent his son to them, saying, They will respect my son.

  • Gen 29:26
    67%

    26And Laban said, It must not be done so in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.

  • Gen 49:3
    67%

    3Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power.

  • Exod 21:9
    67%

    9And if he has betrothed her to his son, he shall deal with her according to the custom of daughters.

  • Prov 29:21
    67%

    21He who delicately brings up his servant from childhood shall have him as a son in the end.

  • Exod 4:22-23
    2 verses
    66%

    22And you shall say to Pharaoh, Thus says the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn.

    23And I say to you, Let my son go, that he may serve me, and if you refuse to let him go, behold, I will slay your son, even your firstborn.

  • Prov 13:24
    66%

    24He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him promptly.

  • Prov 17:6
    66%

    6Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.

  • Gen 27:41
    66%

    41And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing with which his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.

  • Prov 17:25
    66%

    25A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

  • Ps 89:27
    66%

    27Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.

  • Exod 21:31
    66%

    31Whether it has gored a son or a daughter, according to this judgment it shall be done to him.

  • Ezek 18:10
    66%

    10If he begets a son who is a robber, a shedder of blood, and does any of these things,

  • Deut 18:4
    66%

    4The firstfruits of your grain, of your wine, and of your oil, and the first of the fleece of your sheep, you shall give him.

  • Jer 20:15
    66%

    15Cursed be the man who brought tidings to my father, saying, A man child is born to you; making him very glad.

  • Num 18:15
    66%

    15Everything that opens the womb in all flesh, which they bring to the LORD, whether it be of men or beasts, shall be yours: nevertheless the firstborn of man you shall surely redeem, and the firstling of unclean beasts you shall redeem.

  • Prov 23:24
    66%

    24The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice, and he who begets a wise child shall have joy of him.

  • Ezek 18:14
    65%

    14Now, if he begets a son who sees all his father's sins which he has done, and considers and does not do such like,

  • Gen 27:8
    65%

    8Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to what I command you.

  • 1 Kgs 3:23
    65%

    23Then the king said, The one says, This is my son that lives, and your son is the dead; and the other says, No; but your son is the dead, and my son is the living.

  • Job 21:19
    65%

    19God lays up iniquity for his children; He rewards him, and he shall know it.

  • Deut 18:8
    65%

    8They shall have equal portions to eat, besides what comes from the sale of his patrimony.

  • Job 27:13
    65%

    13This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive from the Almighty.

  • Num 8:16
    65%

    16For they are wholly given to me among the children of Israel; instead of all who open the womb, the firstborn of all the children of Israel, I have taken them for myself.