Strong's Lexicon Bekorath: Firstborn status, birthright Original Word: בְּכוֹרַת Word Origin: Derived from בְּכוֹר (bekor), meaning "firstborn." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4416 (πρωτότοκος, prototokos): Refers to the firstborn, used in the New Testament to describe Jesus Christ as the firstborn over all creation (Colossians 1:15). Usage: The term "Bekorath" refers to the status or rights of the firstborn in a family. In ancient Hebrew culture, the firstborn son held a special position and was entitled to certain privileges, including a double portion of the inheritance and leadership of the family after the father's death. This concept is deeply rooted in the patriarchal structure of ancient Israelite society. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, the firstborn son was often seen as the primary heir and successor to the family lineage. This status was not only a matter of inheritance but also carried spiritual and social responsibilities. The firstborn was expected to uphold the family's honor and continue its legacy. The concept of the firstborn is significant in the Bible, as it often symbolizes God's chosen or favored one, as seen in the stories of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bakar Definition "first-born," a Benjamite NASB Translation Becorath (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בְּכוֺרַת proper name, masculine (first-born) Benjamite 1 Samuel 9:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Bechorath Feminine of bkowrah; primogeniture; Bekorath, an Israelite -- Bechorath. see HEBREW bkowrah Forms and Transliterations בְּכוֹרַ֛ת בכורת bə·ḵō·w·raṯ bechoRat bəḵōwraṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 9:1 HEB: צְר֧וֹר בֶּן־ בְּכוֹרַ֛ת בֶּן־ אֲפִ֖יחַ NAS: the son of Becorath, the son KJV: the son of Bechorath, the son INT: of Zeror the son of Becorath the son of Aphiah 1 Occurrence |
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