Deuteronomy 21:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, 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.
Deuteronomy 21:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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.
Deuteronomy 21:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of his unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For that son is the firstfruits of his father’s strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him.
Deuteronomy 21:17 (BSB)
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What does Deuteronomy 21:17 say?
Deuteronomy 21:17 in modern King James wording reads: "But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, 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."
Where is Deuteronomy 21:17 found in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 21:17 is verse 17 of chapter 21 of the book of Deuteronomy, in the Old Testament. Deuteronomy has 34 chapters.
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