Exodus 6:19
Exodus 6:19 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records.
And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.
And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.
And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi: these are the families of the Levites, in the order of their generations.
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the families of the Levites according to their genealogical records.
Also the sonnes of Merari were Mahali and Mushi: these are ye families of Leui by their kinreds.
And the sons of Merari [are] Mahli and Mushi: these [are] families of Levi, as to their births.
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.
And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi, according to their generations.
The sons of Merari: Moholi and Musi. These are the kindreds of Levi by their families.
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. All of those people whose names I have listed belonged to tribes/clans descended from Levi, in the order in which they were born.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 6:19
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Exodus 6:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֥י
מְרָרִ֖י
מַחְלִ֣י
וּ/מוּשִׁ֑י
אֵ֛לֶּה
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת
הַ/לֵּוִ֖י
לְ/תֹלְדֹתָֽ/ם
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
מְרָרִ֖י
Mᵉrârîy
H4847
Merari
N-proper
מַחְלִ֣י
Machlîy
H4249
Mahli
N-proper
וּ/מוּשִׁ֑י
Mûwshîy
H4187
Mushi
Conj | N-proper
אֵ֛לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fp
הַ/לֵּוִ֖י
Lêvîy
H3878
Levi
Art | Ngmsa
לְ/תֹלְדֹתָֽ/ם
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
generation
Prep | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 6:19
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
מְרָרִ֖י
Mᵉrârîy
H4847
"Merari"
N-proper
Merari was a man in the Bible, the third son of Levi and head of a family of Levites. His name means 'bitter' and he's mentioned in Genesis as an ancestor of the tribe of Levi.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Mahli (H4249), Mushi (H4187) and Jaaziah (H3269) Also named: me.ra.ri (מְרָרִי "Merari" H4848) § Merari = "bitter" the 3rd son of Levi and head of a Levitical family
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: Merari. See also H4848 (מְרָרִי). See also: Genesis 46:11; 1 Chronicles 6:1; Ezra 8:19.
מַחְלִ֣י
Machlîy
H4249
"Mahli"
N-proper
Mahli was an Israelite, son of Mushi and grandson of Levi. His name also means sick, and he is mentioned in the Bible as a member of the tribe of Levi. He was the father of Shemer.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.47; son of: Mushi (H4187); brother of: Eder (H5740A) and Jerimoth (H3406K); father of: Shemer (H8106) § Mahli = "sick" 1) son of Merari and grandson of Levi; progenitor of the family of the Mahlites 2) son of Mushi, grandson of Merari, and great grandson of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Mahli. See also: Exodus 6:19; 1 Chronicles 23:21; Ezra 8:18.
וּ/מוּשִׁ֑י
Mûwshîy
H4187
"Mushi"
Conj | N-proper
Mushi was a Levite living in Egypt and the Wilderness, son of Merari and father of Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. He is first mentioned in Exodus 6:19. His name means yielding. Mushi was a descendant of Levi and part of the tribe of Levi.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.19; son of: Merari (H4847); brother of: Mahli (H4249) and Jaaziah (H3269); father of: Mahli (H4249H), Eder (H5740A) and Jerimoth (H3406K) Also named: mu.shi (מוּשִׁי "Mushite" H4188) § Mushi = "yielding" son of Merari, grandson of Kohath, and great grandson of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Mushi. See also: Exodus 6:19; 1 Chronicles 23:21; 1 Chronicles 24:30.
אֵ֛לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fp
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
הַ/לֵּוִ֖י
Lêvîy
H3878
"Levi"
Art | Ngmsa
Levi was a son of Jacob and Leah, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. He was a brother of Reuben, Simeon, and Judah, and the father of Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi's name is significant in the tribe of Levi.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) § Levi = "joined to" the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah and progenitor of tribe of Levites
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: Levi. See also H3879 (לֵוִי), H3881 (לֵוִיִּי). See also: Genesis 29:34; Deuteronomy 27:12; Psalms 135:20.
לְ/תֹלְדֹתָֽ/ם
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
"generation"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a family's history or descendants, like a genealogy list. It appears in the Bible to describe a person's heritage or the passage of time. In 1 Chronicles, it's used to list the generations of Israelites.
Definition: 1) descendants, results, proceedings, generations, genealogies 1a) account of men and their descendants 1a1) genealogical list of one's descendants 1a2) one's contemporaries 1a3) course of history (of creation etc) 1b) begetting or account of heaven (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: birth, generations. See also: Genesis 2:4; Numbers 1:26; 1 Chronicles 26:31.
Study Notes — Exodus 6:19
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Context — Genealogies of Moses and Aaron
17The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans.
18The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.
19The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records.
20And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years. 21The sons of Izhar were Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 3:20 | And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 23:21 | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 6:19 | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers: |
Exodus 6:19 Summary
[This verse is talking about the family of Merari, who was a part of the tribe of Levi. The Levites were special helpers of God, and this verse is helping us understand who they were and where they fit in the bigger family of Israel, as seen in Exodus 4:14. It's like a big family tree, and God is showing us how all the different branches fit together, just like in Genesis 46:8-27. By knowing who the Levites were and what they did, we can better understand how God worked through them to bring about great things in the history of His people.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible provide such detailed genealogies, like the one in Exodus 6:19?
The Bible provides these genealogies to show God's faithfulness to His people and to highlight the importance of family and heritage in Israelite culture, as seen in Genesis 46:8-27 and 1 Chronicles 6:1-81.
What is the significance of the Levites in the Bible?
The Levites were a tribe set apart by God to serve as priests and ministers in the Israelite community, as explained in Exodus 4:14 and Numbers 3:6-10.
How does this verse contribute to the overall narrative of the book of Exodus?
This verse helps to establish the family lines and roles of the Levites, which is important for understanding the events that unfold in the book of Exodus, particularly in chapters 4-18.
What can we learn from the records of the Levites mentioned in Exodus 6:19?
We can learn about the importance of record-keeping and the value of preserving family history, as seen in other biblical accounts like 1 Chronicles 9:1 and Ezra 2:59-63.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on my own family history, what role do I see God playing in the lives of my ancestors, and how can I trust Him to continue working in my life?
- How does the attention to detail in Exodus 6:19 encourage me to be mindful of the small things in my own life, and to trust God with the details?
- In what ways can I, like the Levites, be set apart for God's service and purposes in my own community?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of community and heritage in my walk with God, and how can I apply this to my relationships with others?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 6:19
And the sons of Merari, Mahali, and Mushi,.... From whence sprung the families of the Mahalites, and Mushites, Numbers 3:33: these are the families of Levi, according to their generations: the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 6:19
And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 6:19
19. Maḥ ?li and Mushi] Cf. Numbers 3:20; Numbers 3:33, 1 Chronicles 6:19.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 6:19
13-19. Since Israel is now to be led forth as a nation, Moses and Aaron, their leaders, are fully set before us according to their genealogy.