Strong's Lexicon prótotokia: Birthright Original Word: πρωτοτόκια Word Origin: Derived from πρωτότοκος (prōtotokos), meaning "firstborn." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent of "prótotokia" is בְּכוֹרָה (bekorah), which also refers to the birthright or the rights of the firstborn. This term is used in the Old Testament to describe the privileges and responsibilities associated with being the firstborn son. Usage: The term "prótotokia" refers to the rights and privileges of the firstborn son in a family. In biblical times, the firstborn son held a special status, often receiving a double portion of the inheritance and assuming leadership of the family upon the father's death. This concept is deeply rooted in the cultural and legal practices of ancient Near Eastern societies. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the birthright was a significant aspect of family life and inheritance laws. The firstborn son was seen as the primary heir, responsible for carrying on the family name and legacy. This status was not only a matter of inheritance but also of spiritual and social responsibility. The birthright could be transferred or forfeited, as seen in the biblical account of Esau and Jacob, where Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for a meal (Genesis 25:29-34). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom prótotokos Definition the rights of the first-born NASB Translation birthright (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4415: πρωτοτόκιαπρωτοτόκια, πρωτοτοκιων, τά (πρωτότοκος), in the Sept. also πρωτοτοκεια (others, πρωτοτοκεια (cf. Chandler § 99), πρωτοτόκια, manuscript Venet., Aq.), for בְּכורָה, primogeniture, the right of the firstborn (in classical Greek ἡ πρεσβεία, and τό πρεσβεῖον): Hebrews 12:16. (Philo repeats the word after the Sept. in his alleg. legg. 3, 69; sacrif. Abel. § 5. Occasionally also in Byzantine writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance birthright. From prototokos; primogeniture (as a privilege) -- birthright. see GREEK prototokos Forms and Transliterations πρωτοτοκεία πρωτοτοκια πρωτοτόκια πρωτοτόκιά πρωτοτόκία prototokia prototókia prōtotokia prōtotókiaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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