• The Jews attached a sacred importance to the rank of "first-born" and "first-begotten" as applied to the Messiah (Romans 8:29; Colossians 1:18; Hebrews 1:4-6 ). As first-born he has an inheritance superior to his brethren, and is the alone true priest.

    Copyright StatementThese dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

    Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. Entry for 'Birthright'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/b/birthright.html. 1897.