Strong’s H1070

בֶּכֶר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

beker

Pronunciation

beh'-ker

Definition

Firstborn

Meaning

a young camel

Usage

The term "beker" refers to the firstborn son in a family, particularly emphasizing the significance of the first male child who opens the womb. In the Hebrew culture, the firstborn held a special status and was often associated with inheritance rights and family leadership.

Bible references

Isaiah 60:6