Ezra 2:31
Ezra 2:31 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
The children of the other Elam, a thousand, two hundred and fifty-four.
the sons of Elam, 1,254;
The sonnes of the other Elam, a thousand, and two hundreth, and foure and fiftie:
Sons of another Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
The children of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty-four.
1,254from Elam
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Ezra 2:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵי֙
עֵילָ֣ם
אַחֵ֔ר
אֶ֕לֶף
מָאתַ֖יִם
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
וְ/אַרְבָּעָֽה
בְּנֵי֙
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
עֵילָ֣ם
ʻÊylâm
H5867
Elam
N-proper
אַחֵ֔ר
ʼachêr
H312
another
Adj
אֶ֕לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
מָאתַ֖יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
וְ/אַרְבָּעָֽה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:31
בְּנֵי֙
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.
עֵילָ֣ם
ʻÊylâm
H5867
"Elam"
N-proper
Elam refers to a son of Shem and his descendants, as well as a region, first mentioned in Genesis 10:22. The name means eternity. Elam is also the name of several Israelites, including one mentioned in Nehemiah 12:42.
Definition: § Elam = "eternity" a province east of Babylon and northeast of the lower Tigris
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: Elam. See also: Genesis 10:22; Nehemiah 10:15; Isaiah 11:11.
אַחֵ֔ר
ʼachêr
H312
"another"
Adj
Means another or next in the original Hebrew, often referring to someone or something that follows or is different. It appears in various contexts, including descriptions of people and events in the Bible.
Definition: 1) another, other, following 1a) following, further 1b) other, different
Usage: Occurs in 161 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other man, following, next, strange. See also: Genesis 4:25; 1 Kings 13:10; Psalms 16:4.
אֶ֕לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
מָאתַ֖יִם
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/אַרְבָּעָֽה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Conj | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:31
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
29the descendants of Nebo, 52;
30the descendants of Magbish, 156;
31the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;
32the descendants of Harim, 320; 33the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:7 | the descendants of Elam, 1,254; |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:34 | the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254; |
Ezra 2:31 Summary
[This verse is talking about a group of people called the descendants of the other Elam, who were part of the Israelites that returned from exile in Babylon. They were a big group, with 1,254 people, and their return was a fulfillment of God's promises, as seen in Ezra 1:5 and Jeremiah 32:37. This shows us that God is faithful and keeps His promises, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 30:3-5. We can trust in God's plan and have faith that He will always be with us, just like He was with the Israelites, as seen in Joshua 1:5 and Hebrews 13:5.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the descendants of the other Elam?
The descendants of the other Elam were a group of Israelites who returned from exile in Babylon, as recorded in Ezra 2:31, and their history can be further understood by studying the book of Ezra and other biblical accounts, such as 2 Kings 25:11 and Jeremiah 52:28-30.
Why is the number of the descendants of the other Elam important?
The number of the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254, is important because it shows the faithfulness of God in restoring His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3-5 and Jeremiah 29:14.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of God's redemption of His people, as seen in Exodus 19:4-6 and Revelation 21:3, and it highlights the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's commands, as taught in Matthew 28:20 and 1 Corinthians 4:2.
What can we learn from the descendants of the other Elam?
We can learn about the importance of perseverance and trust in God's plan, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Hebrews 11:6, and we can also learn about the value of community and the importance of being part of a larger group of believers, as emphasized in Acts 2:42-47 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's faithfulness to His people, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the number of the descendants of the other Elam relate to the promises of God in the Bible, and what does this teach me about God's character?
- What can I learn from the example of the descendants of the other Elam about perseverance and trust in God's plan, and how can I apply this to my own struggles and challenges?
- How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of God's redemption of His people, and what does this teach me about God's love and mercy?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:31
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:31
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. The children of the other Elam , [ `Eelaam (H5867) 'acheer (H312) - a second or another Elam-Heelamar]. This is the name of a chief.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:31
31. the other Elam] This title apparently refers back to the Elam mentioned in Ezra 2:7. The fact that the ‘Elam’ of Ezra 2:7 is probably the name of a person and that the Elam here mentioned is found in connexion with the names of towns renders the expression ‘the other’ very strange. Another strange circumstance is the exact correspondence of the numbers in each case, i.e. 1254. The text is not free from suspicion.