Exodus 6:22
Exodus 6:22 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.
And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.
And the sons of Uzziel: Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Sithri.
And the sons of Uzziel: Mishael and Elzaphan and Sithri.
The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.
And the sonnes of Vzziel: Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Sithri.
And sons of Uzziel [are] Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Sithri.
The sons of Uzziel: Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.
And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.
The sons also of Oziel: Mizael, and Elizaphan, and Sethri.
The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.
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Exodus 6:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֖י
עֻזִּיאֵ֑ל
מִֽישָׁאֵ֥ל
וְ/אֶלְצָפָ֖ן
וְ/סִתְרִֽי
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
עֻזִּיאֵ֑ל
ʻUzzîyʼêl
H5816
Uzziel
N-proper
מִֽישָׁאֵ֥ל
Mîyshâʼêl
H4332
Mishael
N-proper
וְ/אֶלְצָפָ֖ן
ʼĔlîytsâphân
H469
Elizaphan
Conj | N-proper
וְ/סִתְרִֽי
Çithrîy
H5644
Sithri
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 6:22
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
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.
עֻזִּיאֵ֑ל
ʻUzzîyʼêl
H5816
"Uzziel"
N-proper
Uzziel means my strength is God, the name of six Israelites, including a son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, and a musician in King David's time.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.8; son of: Harhaiah (H2736) § Uzziel = "my strength is God" 1) the 4th son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, uncle of Moses and Aaron 2) a Simeonite captain, son of Ishi, in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah 3) descendant of Bela, head of a family in the tribe of Benjamin 4) a musician of the sons of Heman in the time of David 5) a Levite of the sons of Jeduthun in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah 6) son of Harhaiah, probably a priest and a goldsmith, who took part in repairing the wall under Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Uzziel. See also: Exodus 6:18; 1 Chronicles 7:7; Nehemiah 3:8.
מִֽישָׁאֵ֥ל
Mîyshâʼêl
H4332
"Mishael"
N-proper
Mishael was a godly friend of Daniel, who lived during the time of exile and return. He was given the name Meshach by King Nebuchadnezzar, and refused to eat unclean food from the king's table. Mishael's name means who is what God is.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Meshach at Dan.1.7; 2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; § Mishael = "who is what God is" 1) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Meshach; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 2) a son of Uzziel and a cousin of Moses and Aaron 3) one of those who stood at the left hand of Ezra when he read the law to the people
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Mishael. See also: Exodus 6:22; Daniel 1:6; Daniel 1:19.
וְ/אֶלְצָפָ֖ן
ʼĔlîytsâphân
H469
"Elizaphan"
Conj | N-proper
Elizaphan was an Israelite who lived during the time of Moses and the wilderness journey. He was a leader and is mentioned in the book of Numbers. His name means 'my God has protected'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.25; son of: Parnach (H6535) § Elizaphan or Elzaphan = "my God has protected" 1) a Kohathite chief in the wilderness 2) a Zebulunite chief 3) Uzziel's son, Mishael's brother in time of Moses
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Elizaphan, Elzaphan. See also: Exodus 6:22; Numbers 34:25; 2 Chronicles 29:13.
וְ/סִתְרִֽי
Çithrîy
H5644
"Sithri"
Conj | N-proper
Sithri was an Israelite man who lived during the time of Moses, as mentioned in Exodus 6:22. His name means 'protection of Jehovah' and he was a descendant of Levi.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Exo.6.22; son of: Uzziel (H5816); brother of: Mishael (H4332), Elizaphan (H0469), Micah (H4318J) and Isshiah (H3449I) § Zithri = "protection of Jehovah" 1) son of Uzziel and grandson of Kohath the son of Levi 1a) more properly 'Sithri'
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zithri. [ See also: Exodus 6:22.
Study Notes — Exodus 6:22
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Context — Genealogies of Moses and Aaron
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.
22The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.
23And Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. 24The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leviticus 10:4 | Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come here; carry the bodies of your cousins outside the camp, away from the front of the sanctuary.” |
| 2 | Numbers 3:30 | and the leader of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 3:20 | Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. |
Exodus 6:22 Summary
This verse tells us about the sons of Uzziel, who were part of the Levite family that served God in the tabernacle. The Bible lists their names, Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri, to show us that God cares about every person and their role in his plan. Just like the Levites had important jobs, we each have a special purpose in serving God and others, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and Ephesians 4:11-12. By understanding our own roles and responsibilities, we can work together to build up the body of Christ, just like the Israelites worked together to build the tabernacle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible list the sons of Uzziel in Exodus 6:22?
The Bible lists the sons of Uzziel to provide a genealogical record of the Levites, emphasizing their importance in the priesthood and the service of the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 6:16-25 and Numbers 3:17-20.
Who was Uzziel and what was his role in the biblical narrative?
Uzziel was a son of Kohath, a grandson of Levi, and an ancestor of the Levites who served in the tabernacle, as mentioned in Exodus 6:18 and Numbers 3:19.
What can we learn from the names of the sons of Uzziel?
The names of the sons of Uzziel, Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri, may hold significance in understanding the character and roles of these individuals, similar to how names were meaningful in biblical times, such as in Genesis 25:25-26 and Matthew 1:21.
How does this verse relate to the broader story of the Israelites?
This verse is part of the genealogical record of the Israelites, particularly the Levites, which is essential to understanding the organization and leadership of the Israelites during their wilderness journey, as described in Exodus 1:1-18:27 and Numbers 1:1-36:13.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of the sons of Uzziel reveal about God's attention to detail and care for his people?
- How does the record of the Levites' genealogy reflect the importance of family and heritage in biblical times?
- What can we learn from the example of the Levites about the value of serving God and others?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of organization and leadership seen in the Israelites' wilderness journey to our own lives and communities?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 6:22
And the sons of Uzziel, Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zichri. The two first of these were the men that were ordered by Moses to carry out of the camp the two sons of Aaron, who were killed by lightning
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 6:22
And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 6:22
Verse 22. Uzziel] He is called Aaron's uncle, Leviticus 10:4.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 6:22
22. The family of Kohath’s fourth son, Uzziel. The family of his third son, Hebron, is passed by; presumably, though Hebronites are mentioned elsewhere (see on v. 18), there were no separate families which traced their descent to him. Mishael and Elzaphan] cousins of Moses and Aaron. See Leviticus 10:4; for Elzaphan, also, Numbers 3:30 (‘Elizaphan’), 1 Chronicles 15:8, 2 Chronicles 29:13.