Ezra 2:37
Ezra 2:37 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Immer, 1,052;
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.
The children of Immer, a thousand and fifty-two.
the sons of Immer, 1,052;
The sonnes of Immer, a thousand and two and fiftie:
Sons of Imner, a thousand fifty and two.
The children of Immer, one thousand fifty-two.
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.
The children of Emmer, a thousand fifty-two.
1,052descendants of Immer
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Ezra 2:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
אִמֵּ֔ר
אֶ֖לֶף
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אִמֵּ֔ר
ʼImmêr
H564
Immer
N-proper
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:37
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.
אִמֵּ֔ר
ʼImmêr
H564
"Immer"
N-proper
Immer was the name of several Israelites, including a priest during David's time and the father of a priest named Zadok, as mentioned in the Bible.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.29; father of: Zadok (H6659K) § Immer = "he hath said" 1) a priest in David's time 2) a priest in Jeremiah's time 3) the father of Zadok the priest 4) an ancestor of a priest
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Immer. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:12; Nehemiah 3:29; Jeremiah 20:1.
אֶ֖לֶף
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.
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.
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:37
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 24:14 | the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer, |
| 2 | Ezra 10:20 | From the descendants of Immer: Hanani and Zebadiah. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 7:40 | the descendants of Immer, 1,052; |
Ezra 2:37 Summary
Ezra 2:37 talks about 1,052 descendants of Immer who returned to Jerusalem after being in exile. This shows that God kept His promise to take care of His people, just like He said in Deuteronomy 30:3. The descendants of Immer were part of the priestly family, which means they played a crucial role in helping people connect with God, similar to the priests in Exodus 28:1. This reminds us that God has a plan for each of us, and He cares about every detail of our lives, as seen in Matthew 10:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the number 1,052 represent in Ezra 2:37?
The number 1,052 refers to the descendants of Immer who returned from exile, as part of the priestly lineage, highlighting God's faithfulness in preserving His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Nehemiah 7:39.
Who were the descendants of Immer in the Bible?
The descendants of Immer were a priestly family, as indicated in Ezra 2:37 and Nehemiah 7:40, emphasizing their role in the spiritual leadership of Israel, similar to the roles described in Exodus 28:1 and 1 Chronicles 6:1-15.
How does Ezra 2:37 relate to the broader context of the book of Ezra?
Ezra 2:37 is part of a larger list of Israelites who returned from Babylonian exile, underscoring God's promise to restore His people, as foretold in Isaiah 43:5-7 and fulfilled in Ezra 1:1-4.
What can we learn from the specific listing of families and numbers in Ezra 2?
The detailed enumeration of families and their numbers in Ezra 2, including Ezra 2:37, teaches us about God's attention to detail and His care for each individual, as reflected in Matthew 10:30 and Luke 12:7.
Reflection Questions
- How does the faithfulness of God, as seen in the preservation of the descendants of Immer, encourage you in your own walk with Him?
- In what ways can you, like the descendants of Immer, fulfill your role in the spiritual community, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Ephesians 4:11-16?
- Reflecting on the return from exile, how has God restored or redeemed areas of your life, and what does this say about His character, as seen in Psalm 107:1-3 and Romans 8:28-30?
- What does the meticulous record-keeping in Ezra 2:37 say about the importance of each individual in God's eyes, and how should this impact our view of ourselves and others, as taught in Genesis 1:27 and Galatians 3:28?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:37
[See comments on Ezra 2:36].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:37
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. The children of Immer -- head of the 16th course (1 Chronicles 24:14 : cf. Nehemiah 7:40 with Ezra 10:20).
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:37
37. Immer] The sixteenth priestly house (1 Chronicles 24:14). Pashur, the enemy of Jeremiah, is mentioned as a member of this house (Jeremiah 20:1). See also Nehemiah 3:29.