Ezra 2:30
Ezra 2:30 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Magbish, 156;
The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six.
The children of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six.
The children of Magbish, a hundred and fifty-six.
the sons of Magbish, 156;
The sonnes of Magbish, an hundreth and sixe and fiftie:
Sons of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six.
The children of Magbish, one hundred fifty-six.
The children of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six.
The children of Megbis, a hundred fifty-six.
156from Magbish
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Ezra 2:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
מַגְבִּ֔ישׁ
מֵאָ֖ה
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
וְ/שִׁשָּֽׁה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
מַגְבִּ֔ישׁ
Magbîysh
H4019
Magbish
N-proper
מֵאָ֖ה
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
וְ/שִׁשָּֽׁה
shêsh
H8337
six
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:30
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.
מַגְבִּ֔ישׁ
Magbîysh
H4019
"Magbish"
N-proper
Magbish was an Israelite who returned from exile, his name means congregating and he was a leader of a family. This word is used in the Bible to describe a person or a place in Palestine.
Definition: § Magbish = "congregating" head of a family of returning exiles
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Magbish. See also: Ezra 2:30.
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.
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
וְ/שִׁשָּֽׁה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Conj | 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.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:30
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
28the men of Bethel and Ai, 223;
29the descendants of Nebo, 52;
30the descendants of Magbish, 156;
31the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254; 32the descendants of Harim, 320;Ezra 2:30 Summary
[Ezra 2:30 tells us about the descendants of Magbish, who were part of the group of people that returned to Jerusalem after being in exile in Babylon. This shows that God is faithful to His people and cares about every individual, just like it says in Jeremiah 29:11 that He has plans to prosper us. The fact that the Bible mentions specific families and numbers, like the 156 descendants of Magbish, highlights God's attention to detail and love for each person. This reminds us that our lives are significant to God, and He has a purpose for each of us, as seen in Ephesians 2:10.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the descendants of Magbish in Ezra 2:30?
The descendants of Magbish are listed among the families who returned from exile in Babylon, indicating God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Jeremiah 29:14.
How does the number 156 relate to the bigger picture of God's plan?
The specific number of descendants of Magbish, 156, may seem insignificant, but it highlights God's attention to detail and care for each individual, much like in Psalms 138:8 where David says God will fulfill His purpose for him.
What can we learn from the genealogies in Ezra 2?
The genealogies, including the mention of the descendants of Magbish, demonstrate the importance of family, heritage, and community in the biblical narrative, as also seen in Genesis 5:1 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54.
Is the Magbish family mentioned elsewhere in the Bible?
The descendants of Magbish are only mentioned in Ezra 2:30 and Nehemiah 7:35, which are parallel accounts of the same event, emphasizing the return of God's people to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as prophesied in Ezekiel 37:21-22.
Reflection Questions
- How does knowing that God is concerned with the details of our lives, down to the number of individuals in a family, impact your trust in Him?
- In what ways can you apply the principle of God's care for each individual, as seen in the listing of the Magbish descendants, to your own life and relationships?
- What does the inclusion of specific family names and numbers in scripture reveal about God's character and His relationship with humanity?
- How does reflecting on the historical context and the return from exile, as recorded in Ezra 2:30, encourage you in your own journey of faith?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:30
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:30
The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six. The children of Magbish - (gathering) [Septuagint, Magebis]. Most probably the name of a place, though some regard it as that of a man.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:30
30. Magbish] The name of this place is omitted in the parallel passages and does not occur elsewhere. Presumably another town in the territory of Benjamin.