Deuteronomy 21:17
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn,.... Own him and declare him to be so, both by his will…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Deuteronomy 21:15-17
Moses did not originate the rights of primogeniture (compare Gen 25:31), but recognized them, since he found them…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 21:15-17
This law restrains men from disinheriting their eldest sons out of mere caprice, and without just provocation.
I. The…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
acknowledge Grätz by adding one consonant reads, make him the first-born.
a double portion Heb. mouthor mouthful, of…
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