FIRST'-BORN, a.
1. First brought forth; first in the order of nativity; eldest; as the first-born son.
2. Most excellent; most distinguished or exalted. Christ is called the first-born of every creature. Col 1.
FIRST'-BORN, n. The eldest child; the first in the order of birth.
The first-born of the poor are the most wretched. Isa 14.
The first-born of death is the most terrible death.
Job 18.
