Ezra 2:26
Ezra 2:26 in Multiple Translations
the men of Ramah and Geba, 621;
The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.
The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one.
The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred and twenty-one.
the people from Ramah and Geba, 621;
The sonnes of Haramah and Gaba, six hundreth, and one and twentie:
Sons of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.
The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty-one.
The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.
The children of Rama and Gabaa, six hundred twenty-one.
621from Ramah and Geba
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Ezra 2:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֤י
הָ/רָמָה֙
וָ/גָ֔בַע
שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וְ/אֶחָֽד
בְּנֵ֤י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
הָ/רָמָה֙
Râmâh
H7414
Ramah
Art | N-proper
וָ/גָ֔בַע
Gebaʻ
H1387
Geba
Conj | N-proper
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וְ/אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:26
בְּנֵ֤י
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.
הָ/רָמָה֙
Râmâh
H7414
"Ramah"
Art | N-proper
Ramah, a city in Palestine, was a place of battle between Israel and Syria.
Definition: Ramah = "hill" a place of battle between Israel and Syria Another name of ra.mot gi.l.ad (רָמֹת "Ramoth" H7433)
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: Ramah. See also: Joshua 18:25; 1 Samuel 25:1; Isaiah 10:29.
וָ/גָ֔בַע
Gebaʻ
H1387
"Geba"
Conj | N-proper
Geba is a place in Palestine, a city in the tribe of Benjamin, near Jerusalem. It is mentioned in the Bible as a significant location.
Definition: Gaba or Geba or Gibeah = "hill" a city in Benjamin, modern 'Jeba', which stands on the top of a steep terraced hill, six miles or ten kilometres north east of Jerusalem and three miles or five kilometres from Gibeah, on the edge of the Wadi Suweinit looking northward to the opposite village of ancient Michmash, modern 'Mukhmas' Another name of giv.on (גִּבְעוֹן "Gibeon" H1391)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: Gaba, Geba, Gibeah. See also: Joshua 18:24; 1 Chronicles 6:45; Isaiah 10:29.
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
מֵא֖וֹת
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.
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וְ/אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Conj | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:26
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 18:24–25 | Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve cities, along with their villages. Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth, |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:30 | the men of Ramah and Geba, 621; |
Ezra 2:26 Summary
The men of Ramah and Geba, totaling 621, returned to Jerusalem after being in exile in Babylon, showing that God is faithful to His people, just like He promised in Jeremiah 29:14. This verse reminds us that God is always working to bring His people back to Himself, as seen in the story of the Israelites' return from Egypt in Exodus 12:31-33. We can trust that God has a plan to restore and redeem us, just like He did for the men of Ramah and Geba, and that He will guide us as we follow Him, as promised in Proverbs 3:5-6. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can follow God's leading and be part of His plan to restore and rebuild His work in our own lives and communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the men of Ramah and Geba in Ezra 2:26?
The men of Ramah and Geba, totaling 621, were part of the Israelites who returned from exile in Babylon to Jerusalem, as recorded in Ezra 2:26, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Jeremiah 29:14 and Isaiah 43:5-6.
Why are specific numbers of people listed in Ezra 2:26?
The specific numbers, such as the 621 men of Ramah and Geba, serve to authenticate the historical account and emphasize the meticulous nature of the Israelites' return, much like the detailed census in Numbers 1:1-4 and the emphasis on precision in Exodus 12:37.
What can we learn from the men of Ramah and Geba's decision to return to Jerusalem?
Their decision reflects obedience to God's call, as seen in Ezra 1:5, and a desire to rebuild and restore their homeland, much like the Israelites' return from Egypt in Exodus 12:31-33, demonstrating the importance of following God's leading in our lives, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
How does Ezra 2:26 relate to the broader narrative of the Bible?
Ezra 2:26 is part of the larger story of God's redemption and restoration of His people, seen in the return from exile, which points forward to the ultimate redemption through Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Isaiah 11:10-12 and fulfilled in Acts 15:14-18.
Reflection Questions
- What does the faithfulness of God, as seen in the return of the men of Ramah and Geba, mean for my own life and circumstances?
- How can I, like the men of Ramah and Geba, demonstrate obedience to God's call and trust in His plan for my life?
- What are the 'exiles' in my own life that God is calling me to return from, and how can I take steps of faith towards restoration?
- In what ways can I participate in the rebuilding and restoration of God's work in my community, just as the men of Ramah and Geba did in Jerusalem?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:26
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:26
The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one. The children of Ramah and Gaba - the Ramah of Benjamin (Er-ram), on the east of the Nabulus road.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:26
26. Ramah] the dwelling-place of Samuel (1 Samuel 7:17) and afterwards a frontier-fortress on the borders of the Northern and Southern Kingdoms (1 Kings 15:17; 1 Kings 15:22); the modern Er-râm about 6 miles N. of Jerusalem. Gaba] R.V. Geba. One of the priestly towns in the tribe of Benjamin (cf. Joshua 18:24 with Joshua 21:17 :1 Chronicles 8:6 with 1 Chronicles 6:60), on the frontiers of the Northern and Southern Kingdoms, 2 Kings 23:8; fortified by Asa out of material obtained from Ramah, 1 Kings 15:22 : distant some 8 miles N. of Jerusalem, modern Jeba.