Ezra 2:20
Ezra 2:20 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Gibbar, 95;
The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.
The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.
The children of Gibbar, ninety-five.
the sons of Gibbar, 95;
The sonnes of Gibbar, ninetie and fiue:
Sons of Gibbar, ninety and five.
The children of Gibbar, ninety-five.
The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.
The children of Gebbar, ninety-five.
95descendants of Gibbar. People whose ancestors had lived in these towns in Judah:
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 2:20
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Ezra 2:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֥י
גִבָּ֖ר
תִּשְׁעִ֥ים
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
גִבָּ֖ר
Gibbâr
H1402
Gibbar
N-proper
תִּשְׁעִ֥ים
tishʻîym
H8673
ninety
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:20
בְּנֵ֥י
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.
גִבָּ֖ר
Gibbâr
H1402
"Gibbar"
N-proper
Gibbar was an Israelite who returned from exile with Zerubbabel, a leader of a family. His name means 'the valiant' and is associated with the town of Gibeon. He is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah.
Definition: Gibbar = "the valiant" a head of a family of returning exiles under Zerubbabel Another name of giv.on (גִּבְעוֹן "Gibeon" H1391)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Gibbar. See also: Ezra 2:20.
תִּשְׁעִ֥ים
tishʻîym
H8673
"ninety"
Adj
This word represents the number ninety in biblical Hebrew, used for counting or describing large quantities of items or people, like ninety years of age.
Definition: ninety
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: ninety. See also: Genesis 5:9; Ezra 2:58; Jeremiah 52:23.
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:20
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
18the descendants of Jorah, 112;
19the descendants of Hashum, 223;
20the descendants of Gibbar, 95;
21the men of Bethlehem, 123; 22the men of Netophah, 56;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 7:25 | the descendants of Gibeon, 95; |
Ezra 2:20 Summary
Ezra 2:20 tells us about the descendants of Gibbar, who were a family that returned to Jerusalem after being in exile in Babylon. There were 95 of them, which might seem like a small number, but it shows that God cares about each person and family, no matter how big or small they are, as we see in verses like Matthew 10:30 and Psalm 138:8. This verse reminds us that God is a God of details and that He values each individual, just as He values the smallest and largest families alike, as seen in the story of Abraham and his family in Genesis 12:1-3. By including the descendants of Gibbar in the list of returned exiles, God shows us that everyone has a place in His plan and that He is a God of restoration and redemption, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11-14.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the descendants of Gibbar in Ezra 2:20?
The descendants of Gibbar 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 2:1-2 and Nehemiah 7:6-73.
How does the number 95 relate to the overall context of Ezra 2:20?
The number 95 represents the total count of the descendants of Gibbar who returned to Jerusalem, which is a relatively small number compared to other families like the descendants of Hashum, who numbered 223, as seen in Ezra 2:19.
What can we learn from the listing of specific families and their counts in Ezra 2?
The detailed listing of families and their counts in Ezra 2 demonstrates God's attention to detail and His care for each individual and family, as emphasized in Matthew 10:30 and Psalm 138:8.
How does Ezra 2:20 relate to the broader theme of restoration in the book of Ezra?
Ezra 2:20 contributes to the overall narrative of restoration in the book of Ezra, highlighting the return of God's people to Jerusalem and the reestablishment of their community, which is a fulfillment of prophecies like Isaiah 44:28 and Jeremiah 29:10-14.
Reflection Questions
- What does the inclusion of the descendants of Gibbar in the list of returned exiles reveal about God's heart for all people, regardless of their family background or size?
- How can I apply the principle of God's attention to detail, as seen in Ezra 2:20, to my own life and circumstances?
- In what ways can I contribute to the restoration and rebuilding of my own community, just as the descendants of Gibbar contributed to the restoration of Jerusalem?
- What does the specific count of 95 descendants of Gibbar teach me about the value and importance of each individual in God's eyes, as seen in verses like Genesis 12:2-3 and Psalm 139:13-16?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:20
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:20
The children of Gibbar, ninety and five. The children of Gibbar - [Septuagint, Gaber] - called (Nehemiah 7:25) Gibeon.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:20
20–35. Names of towns and places. It is possible that the register dealt first with the dwellers in Jerusalem. The inhabitants of the towns and places nearest to Jerusalem and best known are mentioned next: last of all, the inhabitants of the less known or more remote places. The numbers are much smaller than those of the households (3–19).