What does the Bible say about having a boy?

"Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me." "And the child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him."
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What does God say about having a son?

“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” “Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.
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What the Bible says about first son?

Israel as God's firstborn

In Exodus, Moses is instructed to say to Pharaoh "Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, my firstborn. (Exodus 4:22) This is prophetically attached to Ephraim, the Kingdom of Israel in Jeremiah 31:9.
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What does God say about a baby?

God created the family, and children are a gift from Him. In fact, the Bible says that offspring are a reward from Him! Because of this, God cares about how children are raised and nurtured. Children are a gift from God.
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Why is the first born son so important?

As a result, first-borns are doubly blessed—lavished with their parents' attention, and then entrusted to act as the rules enforcer of the family, which builds intelligence, discipline, and leadership qualities.
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What Does the Bible Say about Gender Identity?



Why does God choose the second son?

God chose the younger of Isaac's twin boys just as He chose the second son of Abraham and would later bypass Jacob's oldest sons: to showcase His power, His sovereignty, His work in fulfilling His promises.
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What does it mean when God gives you a son first?

Sons to be men, to be respectful, responsible, and encouraging, no matter your race, gender, or beliefs. That's why God gave me sons. Not because they needed me, but because I needed them. To remind me that sons need a mother's strength, a woman's love—because I will always be their first example of how treat a lady.
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Are newborn babies sinners?

Babies are not born sinners! No person is a sinner until he or she violates God's spiritual law (1 John 3:4). Babies do not have the capability to commit sin. Logic and common-sense dictate that the idea of “original sin” is contrary to the very nature and character of God.
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What does the Bible say about making love to your husband?

"The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband... Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control" (1 Cor 7:3, 5).
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Who prayed for a baby in the Bible?

“I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the Lord,” Hannah reminded him. “For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him.” Hannah then explained that she had promised to give the child into the service of the Lord.
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What is the curse of the first born?

The firstborn of Adam was Cain. Cain and his brother Abel offered sacrifice to God. While Abel's sacrifice was accepted, Cain's own was rejected, which made Cain to kill his brother Abel and God cursed him and made him a vagabond on earth (Gen.
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What qualities does a first born child have?

Firstborns tend to possess psychological characteristics related to leadership, including responsibility, creativity, obedience and dominance. They are also more likely to have higher academic abilities and levels of intelligence than their younger siblings.
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What is the first born child called?

A firstborn (also known as an eldest child or sometimes firstling) is the first child born to in the birth order of a couple through childbirth.
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Is having a boy a blessing?

1. Boys are part of God's common blessing to all of man. Things like the joy over finding a toad in the yard.
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What does Corinthians 13 11 mean?

This verse comes within the great love passage. The basic message is that “love never fails” (1 Cor 13:8). The context for v. 11 is that gifts of the Spirit, like prophecy and tongues, and knowledge will fade away with the coming of the New Heavens and New Earth. But love is eternal and will not fade away.
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What does the Bible say about a father and son?

Psalm 103:13: "As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him." Proverbs 22:6: "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." 2 Samuel 7:14-15: "I will be a father to him, and he'll be a son to me.
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Is kissing before marriage a sin?

Does Scripture command people not to kiss before marriage? No. The Bible doesn't explicitly forbid kissing between two unmarried people. A Christian couple that is dating with the consideration of marriage or is engaged doesn't necessarily sin because they share a kiss in a manner that retains their purity.
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What does the Bible say about the innocence of a child?

He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
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Why do we baptize babies?

Because babies are born with original sin, they need baptism to cleanse them, so that they may become adopted sons and daughters of God and receive the grace of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said that the kingdom of God also belongs to children (see Mt 18:4; Mk 10:14).
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Does baptism remove original sin?

Concupiscence or Inclination to sin. Baptism erases original sin but the inclination to sin remains. The absence of sanctifying grace in the new-born child is also an effect of the first sin, for Adam, having received holiness and justice from God, lost it not only for himself but also for us.
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How do I redeem my first born son?

The father presents the baby on a silver platter to the kohen, symbolically returning his firstborn son to God. The kohen then offers to accept five silver coins instead of the child, and once the payment is made the son is redeemed. The kohen then raises a glass of wine and recites a prayer.
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Why did God make me a mom?

He didn't care about the shape of her body or the size of her waist; He cared about the size of her heart. It needed to be big enough to grow even when she didn't think it could anymore, and able to hold all of the love for the babies He was going to entrust her with. Yes, loving women. So God made a mother.
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Why do first borns suffer?

That is, parental differential treatment may cause first-borns to suffer from emotional dysregulation, impulsiveness, and vulnerability to frustration (82, 93).
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Why was Jacob so special to God?

Along his journey Jacob received a special revelation from God; God promised Jacob lands and numerous offspring that would prove to be the blessing of the entire Earth. Jacob named the place where he received his vision Bethel (“House of God”).
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Why did Isaac choose Jacob?

God had told Isaac's wife, Rebekah, that Jacob was his chosen one. Jacob would play a special role in the life of his people. ✤ The birthright meant higher rank in the family and a larger inheritance.
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