Definition of firstling in English:
firstling
noun ˈfəːs(t)lɪŋˈfərstlɪŋ
usually firstlingsarchaic The first agricultural produce or animal offspring of a season.
Example sentencesExamples
- The firstlings, both human and animal, were commonly believed to belong to God in a special way.
- In the course of time, Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, and Abel for his part brought of the firstlings of his flock, their fat portions.
- The Bible instructs the faithful to tithe their grain, wine, and oil along with the firstlings of the herds and flocks.
- Every first-born is mine: and every firstling among thy cattle.
- There they were to bring their burnt offerings and other sacrifices, tithes and contributions, offerings, and the firstlings of their herds and flocks.