申命記 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.
Context
This verse from 申命記 Chapter 21 connects to 8 cross-references. 「イスラエルよ聞け（シェマ）」というイスラエル信仰の中心的な告白が述べられた。神を心を尽くし魂を尽くし力を尽くして愛することが命じられ、律法を常に心に留めるよう求められた。
他の翻訳
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.
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.
But he is to give his first son his birthright, and twice as great a part of his property: for he is the first-fruits of his strength and the right of the first son is his.
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