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Deuteronomy 21:16-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Deuteronomy 21:16-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 when he comes to bequeath his property to his sons he may not consider as his firstborn the son of the wife he loves, in preference to the son of the wife he does not love, the firstborn. 17 On the contrary, he shall recognize as his firstborn the son of the unloved wife, giving him a double share of whatever he happens to own, since he is the first fruits of his manhood, and to him belong the rights of the firstborn.(A)
The Stubborn and Rebellious Son. 18 (B)If someone has a stubborn and rebellious son who will not listen to his father or mother, and will not listen to them even though they discipline him,(C)
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Deuteronomy 21:16-18
New International Version
Deuteronomy 21:16-18
New International Version
16 when he wills his property to his sons, he must not give the rights of the firstborn to the son of the wife he loves in preference to his actual firstborn, the son of the wife he does not love.(A) 17 He must acknowledge the son of his unloved wife as the firstborn by giving him a double(B) share of all he has. That son is the first sign of his father’s strength.(C) The right of the firstborn belongs to him.(D)
A Rebellious Son
18 If someone has a stubborn and rebellious(E) son(F) who does not obey his father and mother(G) and will not listen to them when they discipline him,
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