Ezra 7:5
Ezra 7:5 in Multiple Translations
the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—
The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:
the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—
The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:
son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the high priest.
The sonne of Abishua, the sonne of Phinehas, the sonne of Eleazar, the sonne of Aaron, the chiefe Priest.
son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the head priest;
the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—
The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:
The son of Abisue, the son of Phinees, the son of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest from the beginning.
who was the son of Abishua, who was the son of Phinehas, who was the son of Eleazar, who was the son of Aaron, the first Supreme Priest.
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Ezra 7:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֶּן
אֲבִישׁ֗וּעַ
בֶּן
פִּֽינְחָס֙
בֶּן
אֶלְעָזָ֔ר
בֶּן
אַהֲרֹ֥ן
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
הָ/רֹֽאשׁ
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אֲבִישׁ֗וּעַ
ʼĂbîyshûwaʻ
H50
Abishua
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
פִּֽינְחָס֙
Pîynᵉchâç
H6372
Phinehas
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אֶלְעָזָ֔ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
Eleazar
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אַהֲרֹ֥ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
הָ/רֹֽאשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 7:5
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
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.
אֲבִישׁ֗וּעַ
ʼĂbîyshûwaʻ
H50
"Abishua"
N-proper
Abishua was the name of two Israelites, one of whom was the son of Phinehas. His name means 'my father is rescue' or 'my father is opulence'. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:4.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.4; son of: Bela (H1106A); brother of: Ard (H0714H), Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031) and Ahoah (H0265) § Abishua = "my father is rescue (safety), or is opulence" son of Phinehas, grandson of Aaron
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Abishua. See also: 1 Chronicles 5:30; 1 Chronicles 6:35; Ezra 7:5.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
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.
פִּֽינְחָס֙
Pîynᵉchâç
H6372
"Phinehas"
N-proper
Phinehas was a priest in the Bible who was known for his zeal and dedication to God. He was the son of Eleazar and the grandson of Aaron, and his actions helped to stop a plague in Israel. Phinehas is also mentioned in the book of Ezra as a helper.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.33; father of: Eleazar (H0499K) § Phinehas = "mouth of brass" 1) son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron; his zealousness for the Lord averted a plague on Israel and gained him the promise of the Lord of an everlasting priesthood in his family 2) a priest and the son of the priest Eli 3) the father of a helper of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Phinehas. See also: Exodus 6:25; 1 Samuel 4:4; Psalms 106:30.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
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.
אֶלְעָזָ֔ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
"Eleazar"
N-proper
Eleazar means God has helped, and was the name of several Israelites, including a high priest and one of David's warriors.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42 § Eleazar = "God has helped" 1) the high priest son of Aaron 2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark 3) the priest who rebuilt and dedicated the restored walls of Jerusalem in time of Ezra 4) one of David's mighty warriors 5) a Levite 6) one of the line of Parosh
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: Eleazar. See also: Exodus 6:23; Numbers 31:51; Nehemiah 12:42.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
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.
אַהֲרֹ֥ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
הָ/רֹֽאשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
Study Notes — Ezra 7:5
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Context — Ezra Arrives in Jerusalem
3the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,
4the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,
5the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—
6this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted Ezra all his requests, for the hand of the LORD his God was upon him. 7So in the seventh year of King Artaxerxes, he went up to Jerusalem with some of the Israelites, including priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and temple servants.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 6:25 | Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 26:20 | When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 6:4 | Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua, |
| 4 | Numbers 3:32 | The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. |
| 5 | Numbers 31:54 | And Moses and Eleazar the priest received the gold from the commanders of thousands and of hundreds and brought it into the Tent of Meeting as a memorial for the Israelites before the LORD. |
| 6 | Numbers 31:31 | So Moses and Eleazar the priest did as the LORD had commanded Moses, |
| 7 | Joshua 14:1 | Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. |
| 8 | Joshua 22:31 | Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest said to the descendants of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh, “Today we know that the LORD is among us, because you have not committed this breach of faith against Him. Consequently, you have delivered the Israelites from the hand of the LORD.” |
| 9 | Numbers 20:25–28 | Take Aaron and his son Eleazar and bring them up Mount Hor. Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there.” So Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole congregation. After Moses had removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. |
| 10 | Joshua 24:33 | Eleazar son of Aaron also died, and they buried him at Gibeah, which had been given to his son Phinehas in the hill country of Ephraim. |
Ezra 7:5 Summary
[Ezra 7:5 tells us about Ezra's family tree, showing that he came from a long line of priests, all the way back to Aaron, who was the first high priest of the Israelites, as described in Exodus 4:14. This is important because it helps us understand why Ezra was the right person to lead the Israelites in their spiritual restoration. Just as Jesus had a special lineage that prepared Him for His ministry, as seen in Matthew 1:1-17, Ezra's lineage prepared him for his role. By looking at Ezra's genealogy, we can see how God carefully prepared him for the important work he would do, and this reminds us that God is always working in our lives, even when we don't realize it, just as He was working in the lives of His people throughout the Bible, such as in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Ezra's genealogy important in this passage?
Ezra's genealogy is important because it establishes his priestly lineage, tracing back to Aaron the chief priest, which is significant for his role as a spiritual leader in the restoration of Israel, as seen in Exodus 4:14 and Numbers 3:10.
How does Ezra's ancestry relate to his calling as a scribe and priest?
Ezra's ancestry as a descendant of Aaron emphasizes his divine calling and qualification to serve as a priest and scribe, much like the apostle Paul's emphasis on his heritage in Philippians 3:5, highlighting the importance of lineage in biblical ministry.
What can we learn from Ezra's family tree about the importance of heritage and tradition?
Ezra's genealogy teaches us that our spiritual heritage is crucial, and we must respect and honor those who have come before us, just as the Israelites were commanded to remember their history and pass it down to future generations, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:9 and Psalms 78:4.
How does Ezra 7:5 relate to the broader theme of restoration in the book of Ezra?
This verse is part of the introduction to Ezra's ministry, which is central to the restoration of Israel after the Babylonian exile, as prophesied in Isaiah 44:28 and fulfilled in Ezra 1:1-4, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people.
Reflection Questions
- What does Ezra's priestly lineage reveal about God's plan for his life, and how can we apply this to our own understanding of our calling and purpose?
- In what ways can we, like Ezra, honor our spiritual heritage and use it to serve God and others more effectively?
- How does reflecting on our own family history and spiritual roots help us deepen our relationship with God, as seen in Ezra's example?
- What role do you think Ezra's knowledge of his ancestry played in his confidence and faith as he approached his ministry, and what can we learn from his example?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 7:5
[See comments on Ezra 7:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 7:5
The son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 7:5
Ezra 7:5 The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:Ver. 5. The son of Aaron the chief priest] Ezra then was ex genere pontificio (as those, Acts 4:5) non tamen pontifex. The title of chief priest is never given unto him.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 7:5
II.—THE SECOND RETURN UNDER EZRA. VII.(1-10) A. general summary of Ezra’s expedition under Divine guidance.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 7:5
5. Phinehas, the son of Eleazar] his religious zeal (Numbers 25:7-11) was celebrated in the records and songs of Israel (Psalms 106:30). As High-priest he appears probably on two occasions Joshua 22:13; Joshua 22:30; Joshua 22:32; Judges 20:28. Aaron the chief priest] Literally the ‘head-priest’ (hak-kohen harτsh). By this title the High-priest was sometimes designated in writings of the Captivity and post-Captivity periods, e.g. 2 Chronicles 19:11; 2 Chronicles 24:11; 2 Chronicles 26:20; 2 Chronicles 31:10. The earliest instances are 2 Kings 25:18; Jeremiah 52:24. Before the period of the Captivity he is generally called “the priest”. The name High-priest (literally ‘the great priest’) only rarely occurs in the Pentateuch, Leviticus 21:10; Numbers 35:25; Numbers 35:28, though more frequently in books of late date, e.g. 2 Kings 12:10. LXX. ‘the first priest’ (τοῦἱέρεωςτοῦπρώτου). Vulg. ‘sacerdotis ab initio’.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 7:5
SECTION SECOND.THE ACTS OF EZRA. — CHAPS. 7-10.EZRA’S GOING UP TO , Ezra 7:1-10. 1. After these things — Fifty-seven years after the events narrated at the close of the last chapter.
Sermons on Ezra 7:5
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(Through the Bible) Acts 12-13 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the miraculous escape of Peter from prison. Peter was imprisoned by Herod during the Passover period and was heavily guarded by soldiers. Howe |