And Joseph said to his father, “Not this way, my father; since this one is the firstborn, put your right hand on his head.”
But I said, ‘By no means, Lord; for nothing common or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’
But Peter said, “By no means, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean.”
But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’
No! Go, the men among you, and serve the Lord, for that is what you are asking.” And they were driven out from Pharaoh's presence.
“Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the firstfruits of my strength, preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power.
And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright and the youngest according to his youth. And the men looked at one another in amazement.
Laban said, “It is not so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.
Then Rebekah took the best garments of Esau her older son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob her younger son.
And Lot said to them, “Oh, no, my lords.
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