Deuteronomy 21:16
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New American Standard Bible

then it shall be in the day he wills what he has to his sons, he cannot make the son of the loved the firstborn before the son of the unloved, who is the firstborn.

King James Version

Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, which is indeed the firstborn:

Holman Bible

when that man gives what he has to his sons as an inheritance, he is not to show favoritism to the son of the loved wife as his firstborn over the firstborn of the unloved wife.

International Standard Version

then when he bequeaths his possessions to his sons, he must not give preference to the firstborn of the beloved wife over the firstborn of the unloved wife.

A Conservative Version

then it shall be, in the day that he causes his sons to inherit that which he has, that he may not make the son of the beloved the first-born before the son of the one regarded inferior, who is the first-born.

American Standard Version

then it shall be, in the day that he causeth his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved the first-born before the son of the hated, who is the first-born:

Amplified

then on the day when he wills his possessions to his sons, he cannot treat the son of his loved wife as firstborn in place of the son of the unloved wife—the [actual] firstborn.

Bible in Basic English

Then when he gives his property to his sons for their heritage, he is not to put the son of his loved one in the place of the first son, the son of the hated wife:

Darby Translation

then it shall be, in the day that he maketh his sons to inherit what he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, who is the firstborn;

Julia Smith Translation

And it was in the day of his causing his sons to inherit what shall be to him, he shall, not be able to make the son of the loved first-born before the son of the hated, the first-born:

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

[nevertheless] {it will be the case that} on the day of bestowing his inheritance upon his sons, he will not be allowed to treat as [the] firstborn son the son of the beloved [wife] {in preference to} the son of the disliked [wife], [who is] the firstborn [son].

Modern King James verseion

then it shall be in the day when he makes his sons to inherit what he has, he may not cause to inherit the son of the beloved first-born before the son of the hated one, he who is truly the first-born.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

if the firstborn be the son of the hated: then when he dealeth his goods among his children, he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated which is indeed the firstborn:

NET Bible

In the day he divides his inheritance he must not appoint as firstborn the son of the favorite wife in place of the other wife's son who is actually the firstborn.

New Heart English Bible

then it shall be, in the day that he causes his sons to inherit that which he has, that he may not make the son of the beloved the firstborn before the son of the hated, who is the firstborn:

The Emphasized Bible

then shall it be, that in the day when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, he may not treat the son of the beloved, instead of the son of the hated, as the firstborn;

Webster

Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not prefer the son of the beloved first-born, before the son of the hated, which is indeed the first-born:

World English Bible

then it shall be, in the day that he causes his sons to inherit that which he has, that he may not make the son of the beloved the firstborn before the son of the hated, who is the firstborn:

Youngs Literal Translation

then it hath been, in the day of his causing his sons to inherit that which he hath, he is not able to declare first-born the son of the loved one, in the face of the son of the hated one -- the first-born.

Themes

Birthright » Entitled the firstborn to a double portion of inheritance

Birthright » Belonged to the first born

Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Birthright of

Children » Male » Inherited the possessions of their father

Children » Partiality among, forbidden

Favoritism » Instances of » Forbidden in parents

Firstborn » Birthright of the » A double portion of inheritance

the First-born » Privileges of » Not to be alienated by parents through caprice

Heirs » General references to natural

Inheritance » Earthly » Laws of

Land » Laws of inheritance

Polygamy » The evil effects of » Husband's favoritism in

Polygamy » Mosaic law respecting the firstborn in

Real estate » Laws of inheritance

Topics

Birthrights

Real Estate

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Then it shall be, when
H3117
יום 
Yowm 
day, time, chronicles , daily, ever, year, continually, when, as, while, full always, whole, alway,
Usage: 2293

he maketh his sons
H1121

son, children, old, first, man, young, young , child, stranger, people,
Usage: 0

to inherit
H5157
נחל 
Nachal 
inherit, inheritance, possess, have, divide, heritage, possession, strong's synonym
Usage: 59

that which he hath, that he may
H3201
יכול יכל 
Yakol 
could, able, cannot, prevail, may, can, canst, endure, might,
Usage: 194

not make the son
H1121

son, children, old, first, man, young, young , child, stranger, people,
Usage: 0

of the beloved
H157
אהב אהב 
'ahab 
love, lover, friend, beloved, liketh, lovely, loving
Usage: 212

firstborn
H1069
בּכר 
Bakar 
firstborn, new fruit, firstling, first child
Usage: 5

before
H6440
פּנים 
Paniym 
before, face, presence, because, sight, countenance, from, person, upon, of, ...me, against, ...him, open, for, toward,
Usage: 2119

the son
H1121

son, children, old, first, man, young, young , child, stranger, people,
Usage: 0

of the hated
H8130
שׂנא 
Sane' 
hate, enemies, enemy, foes, hateful,
Usage: 145

References

Word Count of 20 Translations in Deuteronomy 21:16

Verse Info

Context Readings

Detailed Stipulations: Purity And Unity

15 “If a man has two wives, the one loved and the other unloved, and both the loved and the unloved have borne him sons, if the firstborn son belongs to the unloved, 16 then it shall be in the day he wills what he has to his sons, he cannot make the son of the loved the firstborn before the son of the unloved, who is the firstborn. 17 But he shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the unloved, by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the beginning of his strength; to him belongs the right of the firstborn.


Other Readings

As an Inheritance

Firstborn Son

Right of the Firstborn

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 26:10

Also Hosah, one of the sons of Merari had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father made him first),

1 Chronicles 5:2

Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came the leader, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),

2 Chronicles 11:19-22

and she bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah and Zaham.

2 Chronicles 21:3

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

Romans 8:29

For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.

Hebrews 12:16-17

that there be no immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal.

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