Ezra 2:5
Ezra 2:5 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Arah, 775;
The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five.
The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five.
The children of Arah, seven hundred and seventy-five.
the sons of Arah, 775;
The sonnes of Arah, seuen hundreth, and seuentie and fiue:
Sons of Arah, seven hundred five and seventy.
The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy-five.
The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five.
The children of Area, seven hundred seventy-five.
775descendants of Arah
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בְּנֵ֣י
אָרַ֔ח
שְׁבַ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
חֲמִשָּׁ֥ה
וְ/שִׁבְעִֽים
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אָרַ֔ח
ʼÂrach
H733
Arah
N-proper
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
חֲמִשָּׁ֥ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
וְ/שִׁבְעִֽים
shibʻîym
H7657
seventy
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:5
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.
אָרַ֔ח
ʼÂrach
H733
"Arah"
N-proper
Arah is a personal name in the Bible, referring to three different Israelites. One Arah was a man who lived during the time of exile and return, mentioned in Nehemiah 6:18. The name means traveller.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.6.18; father of: Shecaniah (H7935M) § Arah = "traveller" 1) a man of Asher 2) the prominent head of a family of returning exiles 3) another returned exile
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Arah. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:39; Nehemiah 6:18; Nehemiah 7:10.
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.
חֲמִשָּׁ֥ה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
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.
וְ/שִׁבְעִֽים
shibʻîym
H7657
"seventy"
Conj | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means the number seventy, like the seventy disciples Jesus sent out in Luke 10:1. It appears in phrases like threescore and ten. The KJV Bible uses it to describe groups of seventy people.
Definition: seventy
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: seventy, threescore and ten ([phrase] -teen). See also: Genesis 4:24; Judges 9:2; Psalms 90:10.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:5
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 7:10 | the descendants of Arah, 652; |
| 2 | Nehemiah 6:18 | For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. |
Ezra 2:5 Summary
This verse, Ezra 2:5, tells us about a group of people called the descendants of Arah who returned to Jerusalem after being in captivity in Babylon. There were 775 of them, which shows that God cares about every single person and has a plan for each one (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11). Just like God had a plan for the descendants of Arah, He has a plan for us today, and we can trust in His goodness and faithfulness (Romans 8:28). By looking at this verse, we can learn to appreciate God's attention to detail in our own lives and His desire to restore us to a place of purpose and community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the descendants of Arah and why are they mentioned in Ezra 2:5?
The descendants of Arah are listed among the families who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezra 2:5, indicating their importance in the restoration of the community, much like the descendants of Parosh in Ezra 2:3 and the descendants of Shephatiah in Ezra 2:4.
What can we learn from the specific number of descendants of Arah, 775, in this verse?
The specific number of descendants of Arah, 775, highlights God's attention to detail and care for His people, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11, where God promises to prosper His people, and in Matthew 10:30, where Jesus notes that even the hairs on our heads are numbered.
How does this verse fit into the broader narrative of the Bible?
Ezra 2:5 is part of the historical account of the Israelites' return from exile, fulfilling prophecies like those found in Isaiah 44:28 and Ezekiel 37:21-22, which speak of the restoration of God's people to their homeland.
What does the inclusion of the descendants of Arah in this list reveal about God's character?
The inclusion of the descendants of Arah, along with other families, demonstrates God's faithfulness to His covenant promises, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 7:9 and Romans 3:3-4, showcasing His commitment to His people across generations.
Reflection Questions
- What does the precise count of the descendants of Arah teach me about God's involvement in the details of my life?
- How can I apply the principle of God's care for the specifics, as seen in Ezra 2:5, to my own life and circumstances?
- In what ways can I trust in God's promise to prosper me, as mentioned in Jeremiah 29:11, just as the descendants of Arah were part of God's larger plan for restoration?
- What does the mention of the descendants of Arah alongside other families in Ezra 2 reveal about the importance of community and shared heritage in our walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:5
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:5
The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five. The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five. The number is stated in Nehemiah 7:1-73 to have been only 652.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 2:5
In , they were only six hundred and fifty-two. It seems seven hundred and seventy-five marched out of Babylon, or gave in their names that they would go; but some of them died, others changed their minds, others were hindered by sickness, or other casualties, happening to themselves or near relations; and so there came only six hundred and fifty-two to Jerusalem. And the like is to be said in the like differences; which it suffices to hint once for all.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:5
3–19. Names of households or families. Many of these names occur again in other lists, e.g. Ezra 8:1-14; Ezra 10:18-44; Nehemiah 10:1-27, and in connexion with much later events in the lifetime of Ezra and Nehemiah. These names therefore are not to be regarded as the names of the leading men of the various families who accompanied Zerubbabel, but as the titles of the families or clans into which the people were divided. These titles were probably taken from the founders of the families and were many of them of great antiquity. The mention of the same names of the ‘families’ at the return of Ezra (Ezra 8:1-14) merely shows that, though a certain number of a household had accompanied Zerubbabel, many members of it remained in Babylon, of whom some returned with Ezra, e.g. Parosh, Pahath-moab, Adin, Shephatiah, Elam, Bebai, Azgad, Adonikam, Bigvai, &c., cf. Nehemiah 10:14 ff.