Hebrew · H1060, H7794 · unreviewed

בְּכוֹר שׁוֹרוֹ

First-born ; hence, chief · a bullock (as a traveller )

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בְּכוֹר H1060 first-born ; hence, chief
Pronunciation bĕkwōr
Primogeniture concept: first-born embodies priority, inheritance rights, and covenantal leadership status in Israel
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שׁוֹר H7794 a bullock (as a traveller )
Pronunciation šwōr
Cattle beast distinguished by strength and labor capacity; represents wealth, sacrifice, and covenantal obligation in Israel's economy.
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What does בְּכוֹר שׁוֹרוֹ (bekhor shoro) mean in the Bible?

בְּכוֹר · שׁוֹר is a Hebrew word meaning "firstborn bull; image of majesty, vigor, and strength".

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Meaning

firstborn bull; image of majesty, vigor, and strength
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