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Acknowledge, i.e. make it appear that he owns him.
Double portion; for the phrase, see 2Ki_2:9 Zec_13:8; and for the thing, see Gen_25:31 1Ch_5:1.
The beginning of his strength, i.e. the first evidence of his manly strength and ability for procreation.