Deuteronomy 21:17

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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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
but he shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the hated, 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.
World English Bible (WEB)
But he shall acknowledge{H5234}{(H8686)} the son{H1121} of the hated{H8130}{(H8803)} for the firstborn{H1060}, by giving{H5414}{(H8800)} him a double{H8147} portion{H6310} of all that he hath{H4672}{(H8735)}: for he is the beginning{H7225} of his strength{H202}; the right{H4941} of the firstborn{H1062} is his.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
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 is the beginning of his strength; to him is the right of the first-born.
Young's Literal Translation

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