Bible Question: What did it mean to give up one's birthright? What was lost? |
Bible Answer: Greetings JohnR, In the ancient Near East it was the custom that the inheritance be passed from the father to the sons. The eldest son was to get a double portion, and all younger brothers a smaller portion. This was known as the birthright. It was protected in the laws of the OT in Deut. 21:15-17. However, there have been times when the birthright was sold to a younger brother such as Esau and Jacob in Gen. 25:27-34. When one gave up his birthright he gave up this double portion of the inheritance. prayon |
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