Firstborn בְּכוֹר

Inspiring Words Knight Vision · Sep 3, 2025 · 4m

We are in chapter eleven of Exodus with our word for today. בְּכוֹר firstborn, oldest offspring. It is used 122 in the Old Testament. We find our word used in the sense of an offspring who came first in the order of birth. Genesis 25:13 These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, listed in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the בְּכֹ֤ר firstborn of Ishmael. Genesis 27:19, 32 Jacob said to his father, “I am Esau your בְּכֹרֶ֔ךָ firstborn...give me your blessing.”…His father Isaac asked him, “Who are you?” “I am your son,” he answered, “your בְכֹֽרְךָ֖ firstborn, Esau.” We also see our word…