Actually, you are completely incorrect here. You have totally fudged it. Let me show you a few things:
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Notice, in 1:6 and 1:10, Paul draws on language taken from Genesis 1:
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In Col. 1:15, when it refers to Christ as "the image of the invisible God," this draws on Gen. 1:26:
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And then in Col. 1:16, this gives us the reason why Christ is referred to as "the image of the invisible God, firstborn of all creation":
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Notice the word, "because." Christ "is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation, because... ." "Because," why? Because he was God's first creation? No. The text tells you why: "Because all things in the heavens and on the earth were created by Him... ." The scope of "all creation" (v. 15) is the same scope of "all things created" in v. 16. And as we saw from the allusions to the Genesis account, the "all creation" is specifically with reference to Genesis 1.
Further, in Col. 1:18, Paul writes (emphasis on the highlighted portion):
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But notice that Rev. 1:5 picks up on this language:
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Rev. 1:5 speaks of Christ as, “the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler (αρχων) of the kings of the earth.” In Rev. 1:5, John relies on two sources: Col. 1:18, and Ps. 89:27,37.
In the first source (Col. 1:18), Paul uses similar terminology found in Rev. 1:5, “the αρχη, the firstborn from the dead.” Where Paul uses the term αρχη, John uses the term αρχων. This may show some correlation between Paul’s αρχη and John’s αρχων. While Paul never uses αρχων (it is more frequent in John), he frequently uses other related terms to express similar thought. Being that one of John’s underlying sources was Paul’s earlier epistle, it is likely then that the two terms αρχη (Col. 1:18) and αρχων (Rev. 1:5) are thematically related. Further underlying this is Paul’s use of the singular αρχη (Col. 1:18) in contrast to the plural αρχαι (Col. 1:16).
The second source that influences John’s thought in Rev. 1:5 is Ps. 89:27,37. Whereas, John speaks of Jesus Christ as, “the faithful witness,” the Psalmist refers to the throne of God’s anointed as, “faithful witness in the sky” (Ps. 89:37). And in 89:27, where the Psalmist speaks of God’s anointed as “firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth,” John speaks of Christ as, “the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.” Ps. 89 lays sway over John’s interpretation of Paul’s words.
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John interprets Paul's words while also alluding to Ps. 89. Thus, from all this, I argue that what is on Paul's mind when he used the term, "firstborn" was Ps. 89:27.
Psalm 89
A contemplation by Ethan, the Ezrahite.
(Son to Father)
89:1 I will sing of the mercy of YHVH forever.
With My mouth, I will make known
Your faithfulness to all generations.
89:2 I indeed declare, “Mercy stands firm forever.
You established the heavens.
Your faithfulness is in them.”
(Father quoted)
89:3 “I have made a covenant with My Chosen One,
I have sworn to David, My Servant,
89:4 ‘I will establish Your seed forever,
and build up Your throne to all generations.’”
Selah.
(Spirit to Father)
89:5 The heavens will praise Your wonders, YHVH;
Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy.
89:6 For who in the skies can be compared to YHVH?
Who among the sons of the heavenly beings is like YHVH,
89:7 'El is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the holy,
And to be held in reverence by all around Him.
89:8 YHVH, 'Elohiym Tzva'ot (Tsaba',Sabaoth, Hosts),
Who is a Mighty One, like You?
YAHH, Your faithfulness is around You.
89:9 You rule the pride of the sea.
When its waves rise up, You calm them.
89:10 You have broken Rahab in pieces, like one of the slain.
You have scattered Your enemies with Your Mighty Arm.
89:11 The heavens are Yours.
The earth also is Yours;
the world and its fullness.
You have founded them.
89:12 The north and the south, You have created them.
Tabor and Hermon rejoice in Your Name.
(Spirit to Father and about Son)
89:13 You have a Mighty Arm.
Your hand is strong, and Your Right Hand is exalted.
89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation
of Your throne.
Mercy and truth go before Your Face.
89:15 Blessed are the people who learn to acclaim You.
They walk in the light of Your presence, YHVH.
89:16 In Your Name they rejoice all day.
In Your righteousness, they are exalted.
89:17 For You are the Glory of their strength.
In Your favor, our Horn will be exalted.
89:18 For YHVH is our Shield ;
the Holy One (Qadowsh) of Israel our King.
(Father about Son)
89:19 Then You spoke in vision to Your faithful people,
and said, “I have bestowed strength on the Warrior.
I have exalted a young Man from the people.
89:20 I have found David(Beloved), My Servant.
I have anointed Him with My holy oil,
89:21 with Whom My hand shall be established.
My arm will also strengthen Him.
89:22 No enemy will tax Him.
No wicked man will oppress Him.
89:23 I will beat down His adversaries before Him,
and strike those who hate Him.
89:24 But My faithfulness and My mercy will be with Him.
In My Name, His horn will be exalted.
89:25 I will set His hand also on the sea,
and His right hand on the rivers.
(Father quotes Son speaking to Him)
89:26 He will call to Me, ‘You are My Father,
My 'El, and the Rock of My Salvation!’ (Yĕshuw`ah)
(Father about Son)
89:27 I will also make Him My Firstborn,
the Highest of the Kings of the earth.
89:28 I will keep My mercy for Him forevermore.
My covenant will stand certain with Him.
(Father about Son and believers)
89:29 I will also make His seed endure forever,
and His throne as the days of heaven.
89:30 If His children forsake My Torah,
and don’t walk in My ordinances;
89:31 if they break My statutes,
and don’t keep My commandments;
89:32 then I will punish their sin with the rod,
and their iniquity with stripes.
89:33 But I will not completely take My mercy from Him,
nor allow My faithfulness to fail.
89:34 I will not break My covenant,
nor alter what My lips have uttered.
89:35 Once have I sworn by My holiness,
I will not lie to David(Beloved).
89:36 His seed will endure forever,
His throne like the sun before Me.
89:37 It will be established forever like the moon,
the certain witness in the sky.”
Selah.
(Spirit to Father about Son)
89:38 But You have rejected and spurned.
You have been angry with Your
Anointed (Mashiyach, Messiah).
89:39 You have renounced the covenant of Your Servant.
You have defiled His crown in the dust.
89:40 You have broken down all His hedges.
You have brought His strongholds to ruin.
89:41 All who pass by the way rob Him.
He has become a Reproach to His neighbors.
89:42 You have exalted the right hand of His adversaries.
You have made all of His enemies rejoice.
89:43 Yes, You turn back the edge of His sword,
and haven’t supported Him in battle.
89:44 You have ended His splendor,
and thrown His throne down to the ground.
89:45 You have shortened the days of His youth.
You have covered Him with shame.
Selah.
(Son to Father)
89:46 How long, YHVH?
Will You hide Yourself forever?
Will Your wrath burn like fire?
89:47 Remember how short My time is!
For what vanity have You created all the children of men!
89:48 What Man is He who shall live and not see death,
Who shall deliver His soul from the power of Sheol?
Selah.
89:49 'Adonay, where is Your former mercy,
which You swore to David in Your faithfulness?
89:50 Remember, 'Adonay, the reproach of Your Servant,
how I bear in My heart
the taunts of all the mighty peoples,
89:51 With which Your enemies have mocked, YHVH,
with which they have mocked the footsteps of
Your Anointed One (Mashiyach, Messiah).
89:52 Blessed be YHVH forevermore.
Amen, and Amen.
