Nehr · Deuteronomy 21

Deuteronomy 21:17

But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.

— Deuteronomy 21:17, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

but he shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the hated, by giving him a double portion of all that he has; for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but he shall acknowledge the first-born, the son of the hated, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath; for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the first-born is his.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

But the first-born, son of the hated one, he doth acknowledge, to give to him a double portion of all that is found with him, for he <FI>is<Fi> the beginning of his strength; to him <FI>is<Fi> the right of the first-born.

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