Meaning
A birthright is the rights or privileges belonging to the firstborn.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, the birthright refers to the rights associated with being the firstborn son.
The birthright appears in the account of Esau and Jacob and is also addressed in the laws concerning the inheritance of the firstborn.
Key References
- Genesis 25:29-34
- Genesis 27:1-40
- Deuteronomy 21:15-17
- 1 Chronicles 5:1-2
- Hebrews 12:16-17
Related Terms
- Firstborn
- Inheritance
- Blessing
- Esau
- Jacob