Ezra 2:18
Ezra 2:18 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Jorah, 112;
The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve.
The children of Jorah, a hundred and twelve.
The children of Jorah, a hundred and twelve.
the sons of Jorah, 112;
The sonnes of Iorah, an hudreth and twelue:
Sons of Jorah, a hundred and twelve.
The children of Jorah, one hundred twelve.
The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve.
The children of Jora, a hundred and twelve.
112descendants of Jorah
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 2:18
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Ezra 2:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
יוֹרָ֔ה
מֵאָ֖ה
וּ/שְׁנֵ֥ים
עָשָֽׂר
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יוֹרָ֔ה
Yôwrâh
H3139
Jorah
N-proper
מֵאָ֖ה
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וּ/שְׁנֵ֥ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:18
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
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.
יוֹרָ֔ה
Yôwrâh
H3139
"Jorah"
N-proper
Jorah was an Israelite who lived during the time of Exile and Return, and is mentioned in Ezra and Nehemiah. His name means he instructs, and he was a leader of a family who returned from Babylon with Ezra.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.18; also called Hariph at Neh.7.24; Also named: cha.riph (חָרִיף "Hariph" H2756H) § Jorah = "he instructs" the head or ancestor of a family who returned from Babylon with Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jorah. See also: Ezra 2:18.
מֵאָ֖ה
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וּ/שְׁנֵ֥ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:18
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 7:24 | the descendants of Hariph, 112; |
Ezra 2:18 Summary
Ezra 2:18 tells us about the descendants of Jorah, who were a family that returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. There were 112 of them, which might seem like a small number, but it shows that God cares about every single person and family, as we see in Psalm 138:8 and Matthew 10:30. This verse reminds us that God is always working to restore and redeem His people, and we can trust in His plan, just like the Israelites did when they returned to Jerusalem, as seen in Ezra 1:1-4. By looking at this verse, we can see that God values community and family, and we can learn to trust in His goodness and faithfulness, as promised in Lamentations 3:22-23.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the descendants of Jorah in Ezra 2:18?
The descendants of Jorah are listed among the families who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, indicating their importance in the restoration of the community, as seen in Ezra 2:1-64, where the families are accounted for to reestablish the community in Jerusalem, similar to the census in Numbers 1:1-54.
How does the number 112 relate to the overall context of Ezra 2:18?
The number 112 represents the descendants of Jorah who returned to Jerusalem, which is a relatively small number compared to other families like the descendants of Bezai, who had 323 people, as seen in Ezra 2:17, highlighting the varying sizes of the families that returned.
What does this verse reveal about God's plan for His people?
This verse shows that God is concerned with the details of His people's lives, including their family lines and numbers, as He had promised to restore them, as stated in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Jeremiah 29:14.
How does Ezra 2:18 fit into the broader narrative of the Bible?
Ezra 2:18 is part of the historical account of the Israelites' return to Jerusalem after the exile, which is a fulfillment of God's promises to His people, as seen in Ezekiel 37:21-22 and Isaiah 11:11-12, and ultimately points to the redemption that comes through Jesus Christ, as stated in Romans 11:25-27.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the faithfulness of the descendants of Jorah in returning to Jerusalem after the exile?
- How does the specific number of 112 descendants of Jorah encourage or challenge my trust in God's plan for my life?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of Jorah, be a part of God's plan to restore and redeem His people?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of family and community in God's eyes?
- How can I apply the principle of God's attention to detail, as seen in this verse, to my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:18
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:18
The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve. The children of Jorah - [Septuagint, Ioora] - called Harph in the parallel passage, Nehemiah 7:24; and Harim, Ezra 10:31.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:18
18. Jorah] called in Nehemiah (Ezra 7:24, Ezra 10:19) Hariph, with which may be compared Hareph (1 Chronicles 2:51) of the sons of Caleb. The interchange of names is the more strange when we remember that the Hebrew word ‘Joreh’ means ‘autumn-rain’ while the Hebrew ‘Horeph’ means ‘the autumn-season’.