Ezra 2:33
Ezra 2:33 in Multiple Translations
the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725;
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred and twenty-five.
the sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725;
The sonnes of Lod-hadid, and Ono, seuen hundreth, and fiue and twentie:
Sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty-five.
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.
The children of Lod, Hadid and One, seven hundred twenty-five.
725from Lod, Hadid, and Ono
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Ezra 2:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵי
לֹד֙
חָדִ֣יד
וְ/אוֹנ֔וֹ
שְׁבַ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
לֹד֙
Lôd
H3850
Lod
N-proper
חָדִ֣יד
Châdîyd
H2307
Hadid
N-proper
וְ/אוֹנ֔וֹ
ʼÔwnôw
H207
Ono
Conj | N-proper
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:33
בְּנֵי
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.
לֹד֙
Lôd
H3850
"Lod"
N-proper
Lod was a city in Palestine, about 11 miles southeast of Joppa, in the plain of Sharon. It was also known as Lydda and was located in the territory of Benjamin.
Definition: Lod = "travail" a city approx 11 miles (17 km) southeast of Joppa in the plain of Sharon in the territory of Benjamin Also named: Ludda (Λύδδα "Lydda" G3069)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Lod. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:12; Nehemiah 7:37; Nehemiah 11:35.
חָדִ֣יד
Châdîyd
H2307
"Hadid"
N-proper
Hadid is a place in ancient Palestine, mentioned in Ezra 2:33 and Nehemiah 7:37, where people returned after exile. It is a geographic location in the Bible. The name means sharp or pointed, possibly describing the town's landscape.
Definition: § Hadid = "sharp" a town in Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Hadid. See also: Ezra 2:33; Nehemiah 7:37; Nehemiah 11:34.
וְ/אוֹנ֔וֹ
ʼÔwnôw
H207
"Ono"
Conj | N-proper
Ono means vigorous, a city in Benjamin, mentioned in the Bible. It was also known as the valley of craftsman. Ono is referenced in the book of Ezra.
Definition: Ono = "vigorous" city in Benjamin 2) a valley (of craftsman) Also named: ke.phi.rim (כְּפִירִים "Hakkephirim" H3715B)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ono. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:12; Nehemiah 6:2; Nehemiah 11:35.
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
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.
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 2:33
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
31the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;
32the descendants of Harim, 320;
33the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725;
34the men of Jericho, 345; 35and the descendants of Senaah, 3,630.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 11:34–35 | Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat, Lod, and Ono; and in the Valley of the Craftsmen. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 6:2 | Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: “Come, let us meet together in one of the villages on the plain of Ono.” But they were planning to harm me. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 8:12 | The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its villages), |
| 4 | Nehemiah 7:37 | the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721; |
Ezra 2:33 Summary
The men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono were a group of 725 Israelites who returned to Jerusalem after being exiled in Babylon. This verse shows that God is faithful to His people and cares about every detail of their lives, just like He cares about the number of hairs on our heads (Matthew 10:30). The return of these men is a testament to God's promise to restore His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3-5. As we reflect on this verse, we can trust that God is faithful to us and will restore us, just like He restored the Israelites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono in Ezra 2:33?
The men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono were a group of Israelites who returned from exile in Babylon, as recorded in Ezra 2:33, and their presence is a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people, as seen in Ezekiel 37:21-22.
How does the number 725 relate to the overall context of Ezra 2?
The number 725 represents the total count of men from Lod, Hadid, and Ono who returned to Jerusalem, which is part of the larger census in Ezra 2, highlighting God's attention to detail and care for His people, as seen in Matthew 10:30.
What can we learn from the fact that these men are listed by their cities of origin?
The fact that the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono are listed by their cities of origin emphasizes the importance of community and geographical roots in the biblical narrative, as seen in Acts 2:7-11, where people are identified by their regions.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of the Old Testament?
Ezra 2:33 is part of the post-exilic narrative, which highlights God's restoration of His people, as prophesied in Deuteronomy 30:3-5, and sets the stage for the rebuilding of the temple and the restoration of worship in Jerusalem, as seen in Ezra 3:8-13.
Reflection Questions
- What does the return of the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono teach me about God's faithfulness in my own life?
- How can I, like the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, be part of a community that seeks to rebuild and restore what has been lost?
- What are some ways that I can, like the Israelites in Ezra 2, trust in God's promise to restore and redeem me?
- How does the attention to detail in Ezra 2, including the count of 725 men, encourage me to trust in God's sovereignty and care for my life?
- What are some ways that I can celebrate and give thanks for the communities and cities that have shaped my life and faith?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:33
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:33
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five. The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono - [Septuagint, Vatican, Lodadi; Alexandrine, Lodadid] - Lydda; Ludd (1 Chronicles 8:12 : cf. Acts 9:32-38).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezra 2:33
Verse 33. The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono] These were cities in the tribe of Benjamin; see on 1 Chronicles 8:12.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:33
33. Lod, Hadid, and Ono] These names occur also in Nehemiah 11:34-35. Lod and Ono built by Shemed a Benjamite (1 Chronicles 8:12). The name of ‘Lod’ does not elsewhere occur in the history before the Captivity. It is the same as Lydda, familiar to us in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 9:32 &c.). It stands on the great road leading down to Egypt, about 7 miles S. E. of Joppa. Hadid, probably the same as Adida (1Ma 12:38; 1Ma 13:13), a fortress on the E. of the Shephêlah, the modern ‘el Chadîtheh’, commanding one of the valleys leading up from the plain to Jerusalem. Ono] has been identified with the modern Kefr Ana, about 6 miles N. of Lydda. Ono and Lod are mentioned as included in Benjamite territory 1 Chronicles 8:12.
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