Ezra 2:38
Ezra 2:38 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247;
The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
The children of Pashhur, a thousand, two hundred and forty-seven.
the sons of Pashhur, 1,247;
The sonnes of Pashur, a thousand, two hundreth and seuen and fourtie:
Sons of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
The children of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred forty-seven.
The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
The children of Pheshur, a thousand two hundred forty-seven.
1,247descendants of Pashhur
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Ezra 2:38 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
פַשְׁח֔וּר
אֶ֕לֶף
מָאתַ֖יִם
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
פַשְׁח֔וּר
Pashchûwr
H6583
Pashhur
N-proper
אֶ֕לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
מָאתַ֖יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:38
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.
פַשְׁח֔וּר
Pashchûwr
H6583
"Pashhur"
N-proper
Pashhur was a priest in the Bible, mentioned in Jeremiah 38:1, who put the prophet Jeremiah in stocks. His name means freedom, but his actions were restrictive. He was a key figure in the reign of King Zedekiah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.38.1a; father of: Gedaliah (H1436J) § Pashur = "freedom" 1) a priest, son of Malchiah and one of the chief princes in the reign of king Zedekiah of Judah 2) a priest, son of Immer, chief governor of the temple, and the one who struck and then put the prophet Jeremiah into the stocks in the reign of king Jehoiakim of Judah 3) son of Malchijah, father of Zechariah, and ancestor of Adaiah who did the work of the temple in the time of Nehemiah. Probably same as 1 4) father of Gedaliah; probably the same as 1 5) head of a family of returned exiles
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Pashur. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:12; Jeremiah 20:1; Jeremiah 20:2.
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.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Conj | 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.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:38
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 9:12 | Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:41 | the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; |
| 3 | Ezra 10:22 | From the descendants of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah. |
Ezra 2:38 Summary
[This verse, Ezra 2:38, tells us about the descendants of Pashhur, who were part of the group of Israelites returning from exile in Babylon, as promised by God in Jeremiah 29:10-14. The number of descendants, 1,247, shows us that God is faithful to His people and cares about every individual, just as He does in Psalm 139:1-18. As we read about the descendants of Pashhur, we are reminded that our own families and communities are important to God, and He wants to use us to further His kingdom, as seen in Matthew 28:18-20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number of descendants of Pashhur in Ezra 2:38?
The number of descendants of Pashhur, 1,247, indicates the size of this particular family group returning from exile, as part of the larger community of Israelites who were faithful to God, much like those in Exodus 1:1-7 who trusted in God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:2-3.
Who was Pashhur and why is his family mentioned in this verse?
Pashhur was likely a prominent leader or ancestor of a priestly family, as seen in Jeremiah 20:1-6, where a Pashhur is mentioned as a priest, and his descendants are included in the list of returning exiles in Ezra 2:38.
How does this verse relate to the broader story of Israel's return from exile?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Israel's restoration after the Babylonian exile, as prophesied in Ezra 1:1-4 and Isaiah 44:28, where God promises to restore His people and rebuild the temple.
What can we learn from the listing of specific family groups in Ezra 2?
The detailed listing of family groups, including the descendants of Pashhur, highlights the importance of family and community in God's plan, as seen in Psalm 127:1-5, where God blesses the family, and in Matthew 19:4-6, where Jesus teaches about the importance of family.
Reflection Questions
- As you reflect on the descendants of Pashhur, consider how your own family history and legacy might be used by God to further His kingdom.
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people, and how can you apply this to your own life?
- How does the listing of specific family groups, like the descendants of Pashhur, encourage you to pray for and support your own family and community?
- In what ways can you, like the returning exiles, trust in God's promise to restore and rebuild, even in the face of challenges and uncertainties?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:38
[See comments on Ezra 2:36].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:38
The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven. The children of Pashur - the son of Malchijah (Jeremiah 38:1). The chief of this family had, at the time of the restoration, become the head of a priestly course.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:38
38. Pashur] This name does not occur among the 24 priestly houses. But a Pashur is mentioned 1 Chronicles 9:12; Nehemiah 11:12 as the son of Malchiah, and the name of ‘Malchiah’ is given to the fifth priestly house (1 Chronicles 24:9). Either Pashur the son of Malchiah, a prominent man in the court of king Zedekiah (Jeremiah 21:1; Jeremiah 38:1), gave his name to the branch of the house of Malchiah which returned with Zerubbabel: or the whole priestly house of Malchiah became known by the name of its distinguished member, Pashur.