Strong’s H1060

בְּכוֹר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

bkowr

Pronunciation

beh-kor

Definition

Firstborn

Meaning

firstborn, chief

Usage

The term "bekor" refers to the firstborn son in a family. In the Hebrew Bible, the firstborn held a place of special significance, often associated with inheritance rights and familial leadership. The firstborn son traditionally received a double portion of the inheritance and was expected to assume the role of family head upon the father's death.

Bible references

Genesis 10:15;Genesis 22:21;Genesis 25:13;Genesis 27:19;Genesis 27:32;Genesis 35:23;Genesis 36:15;Genesis 38:6;Genesis 38:7;Genesis 41:51;Genesis 43:33;Genesis 46:8;Genesis 48:14;Genesis 48:18;Genesis 49:3;Exodus 4:22;Exodus 4:23;Exodus 6:14;Exodus 11:5;Exodus 11:5;Exodus 11:5;Exodus 11:5;Exodus 12:12;Exodus 12:29;Exodus 12:29