Strong’s H1062

בְּכוֹרָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

bkowrah

Pronunciation

beh-koh-RAH

Definition

Birthright

Meaning

the firstling of man, beast, primogeniture

Usage

The term "bekorah" refers to the rights and privileges of the firstborn son in a family. In ancient Hebrew culture, the birthright included a double portion of the inheritance and leadership of the family after the father's death. It also carried spiritual significance, often associated with the covenantal promises of God.

Bible references

Genesis 4:4;Genesis 25:31;Genesis 25:32;Genesis 25:33;Genesis 25:34;Genesis 27:36;Genesis 43:33;Deuteronomy 12:6;Deuteronomy 12:17;Deuteronomy 14:23;Deuteronomy 21:17;1 Chronicles 5:1;1 Chronicles 5:1;1 Chronicles 5:2