Exodus 6:25
Exodus 6:25 in Multiple Translations
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.
And Eleazar Aaron’s son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these are the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.
And Eleazar Aaron’s son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites according to their families.
And Eleazar, Aaron's son, took as his wife one of the daughters of Putiel; and she gave birth to Phinehas. These are the heads of the families of the Levites, in the order of their families.
Eleazar, son of Aaron, married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she had their son Phinehas. These are the ancestors of the Levite families, listed according to their clans. Eleazar son of Aaron married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she gave birth to his son, Phinehas. These are the heads of the Levite families, listed by family.
And Eleazar Aarons sonne tooke him one of the daughters of Putiel to his wife, which bare him Phinehas: these are the principall fathers of the Leuites throughout their families.
And Eleazar, Aaron's son, hath taken to him [one] of the daughters of Putiel for a wife to himself, and she beareth to him Phinehas: these [are] heads of the fathers of the Levites, as to their families.
Eleazar Aaron’s son took one of the daughters of Putiel as his wife; and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites according to their families.
And Eleazar, Aaron's son, took him one of the daughters of Putiel for a wife; and she bore to him Phinehas: these are the heads of the fathers of the Levites, according to their families.
But Eleazar the son of Aaron took a wife of the daughters of Phutiel: and she bore him Phinees. These are the heads of the Levitical families by their kindreds.
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she gave birth to Phinehas. That ends the list of the families and clans that were descended from Levi.
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Exodus 6:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶלְעָזָ֨ר
בֶּֽן
אַהֲרֹ֜ן
לָקַֽח
ל֨/וֹ
מִ/בְּנ֤וֹת
פּֽוּטִיאֵל֙
ל֣/וֹ
לְ/אִשָּׁ֔ה
וַ/תֵּ֥לֶד
ל֖/וֹ
אֶת
פִּֽינְחָ֑ס
אֵ֗לֶּה
רָאשֵׁ֛י
אֲב֥וֹת
הַ/לְוִיִּ֖ם
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽ/ם
וְ/אֶלְעָזָ֨ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
Eleazar
Conj | N-proper
בֶּֽן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אַהֲרֹ֜ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
לָקַֽח
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
ל֨/וֹ
Prep | Suff
מִ/בְּנ֤וֹת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Prep | N-fp
פּֽוּטִיאֵל֙
Pûwṭîyʼêl
H6317
Putiel
N-proper
ל֣/וֹ
Prep | Suff
לְ/אִשָּׁ֔ה
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
Prep | N-fs
וַ/תֵּ֥לֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
ל֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
פִּֽינְחָ֑ס
Pîynᵉchâç
H6372
Phinehas
N-proper
אֵ֗לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
רָאשֵׁ֛י
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-mp
אֲב֥וֹת
ʼâb
H1
father
N-mp
הַ/לְוִיִּ֖ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Art | Ngmpa
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽ/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 6:25
וְ/אֶלְעָזָ֨ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
"Eleazar"
Conj | N-proper
Eleazar means God has helped, and was the name of several Israelites, including a high priest and one of David's warriors.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42 § Eleazar = "God has helped" 1) the high priest son of Aaron 2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark 3) the priest who rebuilt and dedicated the restored walls of Jerusalem in time of Ezra 4) one of David's mighty warriors 5) a Levite 6) one of the line of Parosh
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: Eleazar. See also: Exodus 6:23; Numbers 31:51; Nehemiah 12:42.
בֶּֽן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
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.
אַהֲרֹ֜ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
לָקַֽח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
ל֨/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
מִ/בְּנ֤וֹת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Prep | N-fp
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
פּֽוּטִיאֵל֙
Pûwṭîyʼêl
H6317
"Putiel"
N-proper
Putiel was an Israelite man who lived during the time of the Exodus and Wilderness. His name means 'afflicted of God' and he was the father of Eleazar's wife, as mentioned in Exodus 6:25.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Exo.6.25 § Putiel = "afflicted of God" father of the wife of Eleazar, the son of Aaron
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Putiel. See also: Exodus 6:25.
ל֣/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
לְ/אִשָּׁ֔ה
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
וַ/תֵּ֥לֶד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
ל֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
פִּֽינְחָ֑ס
Pîynᵉchâç
H6372
"Phinehas"
N-proper
Phinehas was a priest in the Bible who was known for his zeal and dedication to God. He was the son of Eleazar and the grandson of Aaron, and his actions helped to stop a plague in Israel. Phinehas is also mentioned in the book of Ezra as a helper.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.33; father of: Eleazar (H0499K) § Phinehas = "mouth of brass" 1) son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron; his zealousness for the Lord averted a plague on Israel and gained him the promise of the Lord of an everlasting priesthood in his family 2) a priest and the son of the priest Eli 3) the father of a helper of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Phinehas. See also: Exodus 6:25; 1 Samuel 4:4; Psalms 106:30.
אֵ֗לֶּה
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.
רָאשֵׁ֛י
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
אֲב֥וֹת
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-mp
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
הַ/לְוִיִּ֖ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Art | Ngmpa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from 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) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽ/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Exodus 6:25
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Context — Genealogies of Moses and Aaron
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.
25Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.
26It was this Aaron and Moses to whom the LORD said, “Bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their divisions.” 27Moses and Aaron were the ones who spoke to Pharaoh king of Egypt in order to bring the Israelites out of Egypt.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 24:33 | Eleazar son of Aaron also died, and they buried him at Gibeah, which had been given to his son Phinehas in the hill country of Ephraim. |
| 2 | Numbers 25:7–13 | On seeing this, Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, got up from the assembly, took a spear in his hand, followed the Israelite into his tent, and drove the spear through both of them—through the Israelite and on through the belly of the woman. So the plague against the Israelites was halted, but those who died in the plague numbered 24,000. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned My wrath away from the Israelites; for he was zealous for My sake among them, so that I did not consume the Israelites in My zeal. Declare, therefore, that I am granting him My covenant of peace. It will be a covenant of permanent priesthood for him and his descendants, because he was zealous for his God and made atonement for the Israelites.” |
| 3 | Joshua 22:31–32 | Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest said to the descendants of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh, “Today we know that the LORD is among us, because you have not committed this breach of faith against Him. Consequently, you have delivered the Israelites from the hand of the LORD.” Then Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, together with the other leaders, returned to the Israelites in the land of Canaan and brought back a report regarding the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead. |
| 4 | Joshua 22:13 | The Israelites sent Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest to the land of Gilead, to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. |
| 5 | Psalms 106:30–31 | But Phinehas stood and intervened, and the plague was restrained. It was credited to him as righteousness for endless generations to come. |
| 6 | Numbers 31:6 | And Moses sent the thousand from each tribe into battle, along with Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, who took with him the vessels of the sanctuary and the trumpets for signaling. |
| 7 | Judges 20:28 | and Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served before it.) The Israelites asked, “Should we again go out to battle against our brothers the Benjamites, or should we stop?” The LORD answered, “Fight, for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hand.” |
Exodus 6:25 Summary
This verse tells us about Aaron's son Eleazar and his family, highlighting the importance of family and leadership within the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 18:21 and Numbers 1:47-54. The listing of the Levite families by their clans shows us how God wants His people to be organized and work together, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Ephesians 4:11-16. Just like Eleazar and his family, we can trust in God's plan and be faithful in our own roles, as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-7 and Proverbs 16:3, and remember that we are all part of a bigger story of God's love and redemption, as seen in John 3:16 and Romans 5:6-8, and that He has a special purpose for each of us, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11 and Ephesians 2:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Putiel and why is his family mentioned in this verse?
Putiel is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, but his daughter's marriage to Eleazar, Aaron's son, is recorded to highlight the importance of family lineage in the biblical account, as seen in Exodus 6:23-25 and Numbers 25:7-13, where Phinehas, Eleazar's son, plays a significant role.
What is the significance of the Levite families being listed by their clans?
The listing of the Levite families by their clans emphasizes the organizational structure of the Israelites, as God had commanded in Exodus 18:21 and Numbers 1:47-54, to ensure order and accountability within the community, reflecting God's desire for His people to be a holy and organized nation, as stated in Leviticus 20:26.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt?
This verse provides a brief interlude in the narrative, highlighting the family connections and leadership within the Levites, before returning to the story of Moses and Aaron's commission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, as seen in Exodus 6:26-27, which sets the stage for the subsequent events in Exodus 7-12, where God's power and redemption are displayed through the plagues and the parting of the Red Sea, as described in Exodus 14:13-31 and Psalm 78:12-16.
What can we learn from the example of Eleazar and his family in this verse?
The example of Eleazar and his family teaches us about the importance of faithfulness, family, and leadership, as seen in the way Eleazar and his son Phinehas serve the Lord and the Israelites, demonstrating a commitment to God's covenant and commands, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 29:9-15 and Psalm 101:2-3, and highlighting the value of family and community in the biblical account, as seen in Ephesians 3:14-15 and 6:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and lineage in the biblical account, and how can we apply this to our own lives, considering the examples of Genesis 17:1-14 and Matthew 1:1-17?
- How does the listing of the Levite families by their clans reflect God's desire for order and organization within His people, as seen in 1 Corinthians 14:33 and 1 Corinthians 14:40, and what can we learn from this about our own role within the body of Christ, as described in Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Peter 4:10-11?
- In what ways does this verse provide a connection between the past and future events in the narrative, and what does this teach us about God's sovereignty and plan, as seen in Isaiah 46:9-11 and Romans 11:33-36, and how can we trust in His goodness and wisdom, as expressed in Psalm 33:4-5 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
- What does the example of Eleazar and his family teach us about the importance of faithfulness and leadership, and how can we apply this to our own lives, considering the examples of Joshua 1:6-9 and 1 Timothy 4:12, and what role does humble obedience play in our relationship with God, as seen in Micah 6:8 and Matthew 20:26-28?
- How does this verse contribute to our understanding of the biblical theme of redemption and God's covenant with His people, as seen in Exodus 19:3-6 and Hebrews 8:6-13, and what does this mean for us today, as we consider our own place within God's story, as described in 1 Peter 2:9-10 and Revelation 5:9-10?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 6:25
And Eleazar Aaron's son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife,.... This was Aaron's eldest son. The person, whose daughter he married, Dr.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 6:25
Exodus 6:25 And Eleazar Aaron’ s son took him [one] of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these [are] the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.Ver. 25. These are the heads of the fathers of the Levites.] And particularly of Moses, concerning whose original, heathen writers, but especially Taeitus - whom therefore Tertullian calleth, mendsdorum loquacissimum, a loud and lewd liar - telleth many untruths. This "the Scripture foresaw," as Galatians 3:8.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 6:25
(25) According to their families.—The genealogy proper here ends. But the author appends to it an emphatic statement that the Moses and Aaron mentioned in it (Exodus 6:20; Exodus 6:23) are the very Moses and Aaron appointed by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt—the very Moses and Aaron who delivered God’s message to Pharaoh (Exodus 6:26-27).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 6:25
Verse 25. Phinehas] Of the celebrated act of this person, and the most honourable grant made to him and his posterity, see Numbers 25:7-13.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 6:25
25. The family of Aaron’s son, Eleazar (v. 23). Puṭ ?iel] not mentioned elsewhere. Seemingly ‘an Egyptian name, of a type very common from b.c. 1000 onward, but with the Heb. El, “God,” instead of the name of an Egyptian deity, meaning “He whom God gave” ’ (F. Ll. Griffith); cf. Poṭ ?iphar = ‘He whom Ra gave’ (see DB. iv. 22). Phineḥ ?as] See Numbers 25:7-13 (P) [cf. Psalms 106:30], Exodus 31:6; Joshua 22:13; Joshua 22:30-32; Joshua 24:33; Eleazar’s successor in the priesthood, Judges 20:28.
The name, like that of his grandfather, may be of Egyptian origin, and signify ‘the negro’ (i.e. the Ethiopian, Jeremiah 13:23). The name (Pi-neḥ ?as) is very common in Egyptian (EB. iii. 3304). heads of the fathers] for ‘heads of the fathers’ houses’ (v. 14); so Numbers 31:26; Numbers 32:28; Numbers 36:1, Joshua 14:1; Joshua 19:51; Joshua 21:1 (all P); and frequently in Chr. Ezr. Neh.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 6:25
23-25. Elisheba, (Elisabeth,) which means, God is her oath, that is, She owns and worships God.
Sermons on Exodus 6:25
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Driving the Stake of Righteousness by Zeb McDaris | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the annoyance of being constantly told about the wrongdoings of others, especially when it comes to children. He emphasizes the importance |
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Exposition on Psalm 107 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the mercies of God as seen in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of experiencing God's goodness personally to truly appreciate His praises. The Psalms |