H1060 בְּכוֹר bᵉkôwr → Derivative
2 languagesDerivative of root בכר — canonical: H1069 בָּכַר (14 family members).
Firstborn; the one born first in order among siblings, especially sons, and thus holding a position of particular status or precedence within the family or clan structure. In extended uses, can denote a preeminent individual or group, or the earliest or most prominent instance of a class. The term frequently implies legal and social privileges associated with birth order, such as inheritance rights and special responsibilities.
Etymology
Derived from the root בָּכַר (b-k-r), which carries the core meaning 'to be born first', 'to be early'. The noun בְּכוֹר is a masculine substantive denoting the male who is first born.