πρωτοτόκια
prōtotokia
G4415
G:N-N
Greek
birthright
1
Occurrences
1
Books
Greek
Language
Prototokia denotes the status or entitlement Esau sold for a single meal.
The sole attested use refers to the entitlement Esau sold in exchange for a single meal.
Senses in use
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Entitlement surrendered for food · dominant
In Hebrews 12:16, the accusative plural neuter form occurs in the statement that Esau sold it for a single meal; the APB renders the clause "who sold his birthright for a single meal."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 12:16, the APB presents the clause as "who sold his birthright for a single meal." The verse is read as a whole.