Ezra 8:14
Ezra 8:14 in Multiple Translations
and from the descendants of Bigvai, both Uthai and Zaccur, and with them 70 men.
Of the sons also of Bigvai; Uthai, and Zabbud, and with them seventy males.
And of the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zabbud; and with them seventy males.
And of the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zabbud; and with them seventy males.
From the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zaccur, and with them 70 men.
And of the sonnes of Biguai, Vthai, and Zabbud, and with them seuentie males.
And from the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zabbud, and with them seventy who are males.
Of the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zabbud; and with them seventy males.
Of the sons also of Bigvai; Uthai, and Zabbud, and with them seventy males.
Of the sons of Begui, Uthai and Zachur, and with them seventy men.
And Uthai and Zaccur and 70 other men from the clan descended from Bigvai.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 8:14
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Ezra 8:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֥י
בִגְוַ֖י
עוּתַ֣י
ו/זבוד
וְ/זַכּ֑וּר
וְ/עִמּ֖/וֹ
שִׁבְעִ֥ים
הַ/זְּכָרִֽים
וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | Prep | N-mp
בִגְוַ֖י
Bigvay
H902
Bigvai
N-proper
עוּתַ֣י
ʻÛwthay
H5793
Uthai
N-proper
ו/זבוד
Zabbûwd
H2072
Zabud
Conj | N-proper
וְ/זַכּ֑וּר
Zakkûwr
H2139
Zaccur
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עִמּ֖/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
with
Conj | Prep | Suff
שִׁבְעִ֥ים
shibʻîym
H7657
seventy
Adj
הַ/זְּכָרִֽים
zâkâr
H2145
male
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 8:14
וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | Prep | 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.
בִגְוַ֖י
Bigvay
H902
"Bigvai"
N-proper
Bigvai was an Israelite who returned to Jerusalem after the Exile under Zerubbabel's leadership, mentioned in Nehemiah 10:16. He may have been the head of a family. His name means 'in my bodies'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.16 § Bigvai = "in my bodies" an exile who returned under Zerubbabel, perhaps the head of a family
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Bigvai. See also: Ezra 2:2; Nehemiah 7:7; Nehemiah 10:17.
עוּתַ֣י
ʻÛwthay
H5793
"Uthai"
N-proper
Uthai was a helpful Israelite who lived during the time of Exile and Return, and his name means helpful. He is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the men who returned from exile with the second caravan.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.14 § Uthai = "helpful" 1) son of Ammihud and a descendant of Pharez of Judah 2) one of the sons of Bigvai who returned from exile with the 2nd caravan with Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Uthai. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:4; Ezra 8:14.
ו/זבוד
Zabbûwd
H2072
"Zabud"
Conj | N-proper
Zabbud, another Israelite, was one of the sons of Bigvai who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra after the exile. His name also means 'given'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.14 Another name of zak.kur (זַכּוּר "Zaccur" H2139K) § Zabbud = "given" one of the sons of Bigvai, who returned in the 2nd caravan with Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zabbud. See also: Ezra 8:14.
וְ/זַכּ֑וּר
Zakkûwr
H2139
"Zaccur"
Conj | N-proper
Zaccur means mindful, and was the name of seven Israelites, including a man who helped Nehemiah rebuild the wall in Nehemiah 13:13.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.13.13; son of: Mattaniah (H4983P); father of: Hanan (H2605N) § Zaccur or Zacchur = "mindful" 1) father of Shammua, the Reubenite spy 2) a Simeonite of the family of Mishma 3) a Merarite Levite, son of Jaaziah 4) son of Asaph the singer 5) the son of Imri who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the wall 6) a Levite, or family of Levites, who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 7) a Levite whose son or descendant Hanan was one of the treasurers over the treasuries appointed by Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Zaccur, Zacchur. See also: Numbers 13:4; Ezra 8:14; Nehemiah 13:13.
וְ/עִמּ֖/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Conj | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
שִׁבְעִ֥ים
shibʻîym
H7657
"seventy"
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.
הַ/זְּכָרִֽים
zâkâr
H2145
"male"
Art | N-mp
This word means male, referring to men or male animals, emphasizing their importance. It is used in the Bible to distinguish between males and females. The word is often translated as 'him' or 'male' in English.
Definition: 1) male (of humans and animals) adj 2) male (of humans)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] him, male, man(child, -kind). See also: Genesis 1:27; Numbers 3:22; Isaiah 66:7.
Study Notes — Ezra 8:14
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Context — The Exiles Who Returned with Ezra
12from the descendants of Azgad, Johanan son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men;
13from the later descendants of Adonikam, these were their names: Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men;
14and from the descendants of Bigvai, both Uthai and Zaccur, and with them 70 men.
15Now I assembled these exiles at the canal that flows to Ahava, and we camped there three days. And when I searched among the people and priests, I found no Levites there. 16Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 10:12 | Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, |
| 2 | Ezra 2:14 | the descendants of Bigvai, 2,056; |
| 3 | Nehemiah 7:19 | the descendants of Bigvai, 2,067; |
Ezra 8:14 Summary
[This verse is about a group of people, the descendants of Bigvai, who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra, and it shows how God is faithful to His people, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 30:3. The leaders, Uthai and Zaccur, are mentioned by name, which highlights their importance in the story. The fact that 70 men returned with them demonstrates God's blessing and growth, reflecting His promise to bless His people, as seen in Genesis 12:2. This verse is a small part of the bigger story of God's love and faithfulness to His people, and it reminds us that we are all part of that story, as seen in verses like Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the descendants of Bigvai in Ezra 8:14?
The descendants of Bigvai are one of the many families who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Ezra 8:1-14 and fulfilled in Deuteronomy 30:3.
Who were Uthai and Zaccur, and why are they mentioned by name?
Uthai and Zaccur were leaders among the descendants of Bigvai, and their mention by name emphasizes their importance in the return to Jerusalem, much like the leaders mentioned in Ezra 8:16, such as Eliezer and Ariel, who helped lead the people.
What can we learn from the fact that 70 men returned with Uthai and Zaccur?
The fact that 70 men returned with Uthai and Zaccur demonstrates the growth and prosperity of the family of Bigvai, reflecting God's promise to bless His people, as seen in Genesis 12:2 and Jeremiah 29:11.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of Ezra's return to Jerusalem?
This verse is part of the list of families who returned with Ezra, showcasing God's faithfulness to His people and setting the stage for the events that unfold in Ezra 8:15-36, such as the assembly at the canal to Ahava and the search for Levites.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's heart for His people, and how can I apply that to my own life?
- How do the names and numbers in this verse point to the larger story of God's redemption, and what does that mean for me today?
- What role do leaders like Uthai and Zaccur play in the story of God's people, and what can I learn from their example?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of Bigvai, be part of God's plan to restore and redeem His people, as seen in verses like Isaiah 61:4 and Ezekiel 36:33-36?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 8:14
[See comments on Ezra 7:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:14
Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 8:14
Ezra 8:14 Of the sons also of Bigvai; Uthai, and Zabbud, and with them seventy males.Ver. 14. And with them seventy males] The whole company consisted of one thousand four hundred ninety and six males: a good addition to those that went up before with Zerubbabel; yet nothing so many as might have been, but that they wanted hearts. Rari quippe boni, numero vix sunt totidem, quot Thebarum portae, vel divitis ostia Nili (Juvenal, Sat. 13).
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:14
14. The house of Bigvai is represented by two names, though the parallel passage of 1Es 8:40 gives but one, i.e. Uthi the son of Istalcurus. Zabbud] R.V. marg. Another reading is Zaccur. The variation illustrates the liability to confusion, in the MSS., between α and λ (bκth = b and caph = c), and γ and ψ (dβleth = d and rκsh = r).