Strong's Lexicon beker: Firstborn Original Word: בֶּכֶר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to burst the womb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for the concept of the firstborn is πρωτότοκος (prototokos), Strong's Greek 4416, which is used in the New Testament to describe Jesus Christ as the "firstborn" over all creation (Colossians 1:15). 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. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the firstborn son was traditionally given a double portion of the inheritance and was expected to assume the role of family head upon the father's death. This practice underscored the importance of lineage and continuity within the family structure. The concept of the firstborn also held religious significance, as the firstborn of both humans and animals were often consecrated to God, reflecting the belief that the first and best belonged to the Lord. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee bikrah. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dromedary From bakar (in the sense of youth); a young camel -- dromedary. see HEBREW bakar Forms and Transliterations בִּכְרֵ֤י בכרי bichRei biḵ·rê biḵrêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 60:6 HEB: גְּמַלִּ֜ים תְּכַסֵּ֗ךְ בִּכְרֵ֤י מִדְיָן֙ וְעֵיפָ֔ה KJV: shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian INT: of camels will cover the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah |
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