Ezra 2:64
Ezra 2:64 in Multiple Translations
The whole assembly numbered 42,360,
¶ The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore,
The whole assembly together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore,
The number of all the people together was forty-two thousand, three hundred and sixty,
The total of number of people returning was 42,360.
The whole Congregation together was two and fourtie thousande, three hundreth and threescore,
All the assembly together [is] four myriad two thousand three hundred sixty,
The whole assembly together was forty-two thousand three hundred sixty,
The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and sixty,
All the multitudes as one man, were forty-two thousand three hundred and sixty:
Altogether 42,360 Israeli people who returned to Judah.
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Ezra 2:64 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
הַ/קָּהָ֖ל
כְּ/אֶחָ֑ד
אַרְבַּ֣ע
רִבּ֔וֹא
אַלְפַּ֖יִם
שְׁלֹשׁ
מֵא֥וֹת
שִׁשִּֽׁים
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/קָּהָ֖ל
qâhâl
H6951
assembly
Art | N-ms
כְּ/אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Prep | Adj
אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
רִבּ֔וֹא
ribbôw
H7239
ten thousand
Adj
אַלְפַּ֖יִם
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
שְׁלֹשׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
מֵא֥וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שִׁשִּֽׁים
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:64
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/קָּהָ֖ל
qâhâl
H6951
"assembly"
Art | N-ms
A group of people gathered together, like the congregation in Solomon's temple or a crowd in the streets of Jerusalem.
Definition: 1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation 1a) assembly 1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes 1b) company (of returning exiles) 1c) congregation 1c1) as organised body
Usage: Occurs in 116 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude. See also: Genesis 28:3; 2 Chronicles 28:14; Psalms 22:23.
כְּ/אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Prep | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
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.
רִבּ֔וֹא
ribbôw
H7239
"ten thousand"
Adj
Means a very large number, like ten thousand, or an indefinitely big amount, used to describe something enormous or countless.
Definition: ten thousand, myriad Aramaic equivalent: rib.bo (רִבּוֹ "myriad" H7240)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: great things, ten ((eight) -een, (for) -ty, [phrase] sixscore, [phrase] threescore, [idiom] twenty, (twen) -ty) thousand. See also: 1 Chronicles 29:7; Nehemiah 7:71; Psalms 68:18.
אַלְפַּ֖יִם
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.
שְׁלֹשׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
מֵא֥וֹת
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.
שִׁשִּֽׁים
shishshîym
H8346
"sixty"
Adj
This Hebrew word represents the number sixty, often used to describe large quantities, like the sixty warriors who guarded King Solomon. It is also translated as three score, as seen in Psalm 90:10.
Definition: sixty, three score Aramaic equivalent: shit.tin (שִׁתִּין "sixty" H8361)
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: sixty, three score. See also: Genesis 5:15; 1 Chronicles 2:21; Isaiah 7:8.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:64
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- Context
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- Ezra 2:64 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:64
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:64
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 2:64
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 2:64
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 2:64
- Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:64
- Barnes' Notes on Ezra 2:64
- Sermons on Ezra 2:64
Context — The List of Returning Exiles
62These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.
63The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim.
64The whole assembly numbered 42,360,
65in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 200 male and female singers. 66They had 736 horses, 245 mules,Cross References
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| 1 | Jeremiah 23:3 | Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply. |
| 2 | Ezra 9:8 | But now, for a brief moment, grace has come from the LORD our God to preserve for us a remnant and to give us a stake in His holy place. Even in our bondage, our God has given us new life and light to our eyes. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 7:66–69 | The whole assembly numbered 42,360, in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 245 male and female singers. They had 736 horses, 245 mules, 435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys. |
| 4 | Isaiah 10:20–22 | On that day the remnant of Israel and the survivors of the house of Jacob will no longer depend on him who struck them, but they will truly rely on the LORD, the Holy One of Israel. A remnant will return —a remnant of Jacob— to the Mighty God. Though your people, O Israel, be like the sand of the sea, only a remnant will return. Destruction has been decreed, overflowing with righteousness. |
Ezra 2:64 Summary
The whole assembly numbered 42,360, which means that there were 42,360 people who returned to Jerusalem from exile. This is a remarkable number, and it shows how God kept His promise to bring His people back home, just like He said in Deuteronomy 30:3. It's also a reminder that God is always with us and cares about every single person, as seen in Matthew 10:30. As we reflect on this verse, we can be encouraged to trust in God's love and provision for us, just as He provided for the Israelites in their time of need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 42,360 in Ezra 2:64?
The number 42,360 represents the total number of people who returned to Jerusalem from exile, as recorded in Ezra 2:64, and is a fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Isaiah 11:11-12.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the book of Ezra?
Ezra 2:64 provides a summary of the people who returned to Jerusalem, which is a pivotal moment in the book of Ezra, as it sets the stage for the rebuilding of the temple and the restoration of worship, as described in Ezra 3:1-13 and Haggai 1:1-15.
What can we learn from the fact that the whole assembly was numbered?
The fact that the whole assembly was numbered in Ezra 2:64 emphasizes the importance of accountability and organization in the community of believers, as also seen in Acts 2:41-47 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
How does this verse reflect God's sovereignty and provision?
The fact that the whole assembly numbered 42,360, as recorded in Ezra 2:64, demonstrates God's sovereignty and provision for His people, as seen in Psalm 107:1-3 and Jeremiah 29:11, where God promises to care for and guide His people.
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 numbering of the assembly in Ezra 2:64 relate to the concept of being part of a larger community of believers, as described in Hebrews 10:24-25?
- What are some ways that I can reflect on my own 'number' in the body of Christ, and how can I use my gifts and talents to serve others, as encouraged in 1 Peter 4:10-11?
- How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's sovereignty and provision in my own life, especially in times of uncertainty or doubt, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:64
The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred [and] threescore.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:64
The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore, The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 2:64
The particular sums here recited come only 29,818; unto whom are added in this total sum, 12,542; which either were of the other tribes beside Judah and Benjamin, or were such as were supposed by themselves and others to be Israelites, but could not prove their pedigree by their genealogies, and therefore could not be so punctually and particularly described as the former.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 2:64
Ezra 2:64 The whole congregation together [was] forty and two thousand three hundred [and] threescore,Ver. 64. Forty and two thousand] Ten or twelve thousand whereof seem to be of the ten tribes that were first carried captive, and, together with Judah and Benjamin, made up that Dωδεκαφυλον St Paul speaketh of, Acts 26:7.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 2:64
(64) This sum total is the same in Nehemiah; but the several sums in Ezra make 29,818, and in Nehemiah 31,089. The apocryphal Esdras agrees in the total, but makes in the particulars 33,950, adding that children below twelve were not reckoned. Many expedients of reconciliation have been adopted; but it is better to suppose that errors had crept into the original documents.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:64
64. The same total i.e. 42,360 is given in Ezra, Nehemiah and 1 Esdras. The items however fail in all three lists to produce this figure. EzraNeh.1 Esdr.Men of the people of Israel 24,144 25,406 26,390 Priests 4289 4289 2388 Levites 74 74 74 Singers 128 148 128 Porters 139 138 139 Nethinim and Solomon’s servants 392 392 372 Unregistered 652 642 652 Total 29,818 31,089 30,143 other MSS. 30,678 These remarkable discrepancies from the sum total in which there is so much agreement have been variously accounted for. (a) Jewish interpreters have supposed that the sum total comprised members of the ten tribes who have not been enumerated: (b) 1Es 5:41 adds the words ‘of twelve years old and upward’, and the unlikely suggestion has been made that the numbers of the totals include all over 12 years of age, although the numbers of the items included all over 20 years of age. (c) The disagreement is considered to be due to the corruptions in the text arising from copyists’ errors in transcription of numbers and signs for numbers. Of these explanations the last seems the most probable. But it is undoubtedly strange that the three disagreeing sum totals should come within 2000 of one another and yet should fall so far short of the total figure which each text has preserved.
Barnes' Notes on Ezra 2:64
The sum total is given without any variation by Ezra, by Nehemiah (see the marginal reference), and by Esdras (1 Esdras 5:41), who adds, that in this reckoning only those of twelve years of age and upward were counted.
Sermons on Ezra 2:64
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Ezra) ch.3 & 4 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the potter and the clay from the book of Jeremiah. The speaker emphasizes that God does not give up on us even when we fail to re |
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(Haggai) Pointed Powerful Paralysing Preaching by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenges faced by the people of Judah and Benjamin as they built the temple of the Lord. He emphasizes that when God calls us to do His |
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Israel's Chastisement by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the actions of God in the present times are a demonstration of His power and nature, both in judgment and mercy. The sermon highlights |
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Joash the Boy King by C.I. Scofield | C.I. Scofield delves into the story of Athaliah's wicked reign, highlighting the evil deed of destroying her own grandchildren and the wise measures taken by Jehoiada to protect Jo |
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In the Word #14 by Milton Green | This sermon focuses on the importance of repentance, highlighting the sins of the church and the need for a godly repentance. It emphasizes the urgency of turning back to God, ackn |
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Ezra #4: Reasons for an Incomplete Temple, Part 2 by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of not giving up and quitting in the face of challenges. He emphasizes that God's answer to difficulties is not through human |