Genesis 46:14
Genesis 46:14 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.
¶ And the sons of Zebulun; Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.
And the sons of Zebulun: Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.
And the sons of Zebulun: Sered and Elon and Jahleel;
The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.
Also the sonnes of Zebulun: Sered, and Elon, and Iahleel.
And sons of Zebulun: Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.
The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.
And the sons of Zebulun; Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.
The sons of Zabulon: Sared and Elon and Jahelel.
Jacob and Leah’s youngest son was Zebulun. Zebulun’s sons were, – Sered – Elon – Jaleel
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 46:14
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Genesis 46:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֖י
זְבוּלֻ֑ן
סֶ֥רֶד
וְ/אֵל֖וֹן
וְ/יַחְלְאֵֽל
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
זְבוּלֻ֑ן
Zᵉbûwlûwn
H2074
Zebulun
N-proper
סֶ֥רֶד
Çered
H5624
Sered
N-proper
וְ/אֵל֖וֹן
ʼÊylôwn
H356
Elon
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יַחְלְאֵֽל
Yachlᵉʼêl
H3177
Jahleel
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 46:14
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | 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.
זְבוּלֻ֑ן
Zᵉbûwlûwn
H2074
"Zebulun"
N-proper
Zebulun was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 30:20. The tribe and territory were also named after him.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Zebulun living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.20; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Sered (H5624), Elon (H0356H) and Jahleel (H3177) § Zebulun = "exalted" 1) the 10th of the sons of Jacob, 6th and last of Leah; progenitor of Zebulun 2) the tribe descended from Zebulun 3) the land allocated to the tribe of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zebulun. See also: Genesis 30:20; Joshua 21:34; Psalms 68:28.
סֶ֥רֶד
Çered
H5624
"Sered"
N-proper
Sered was an Israelite from the tribe of Zebulun, mentioned in Genesis 46:14. He was the son of Zebulun and the brother of Elon and Jahleel. His name means 'fear'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Zebulun living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.14; son of: Zebulun (H2074); brother of: Elon (H0356H) and Jahleel (H3177) Also named: sar.di (סַרְדִּי "Seredite" H5625) § Sered = "fear" the 1st son of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Sered. See also: Genesis 46:14; Numbers 26:26.
וְ/אֵל֖וֹן
ʼÊylôwn
H356
"Elon"
Conj | N-proper
Elon was a judge in the Bible, mentioned in Judges 12:11-12, and his name means mighty or strong, reflecting his role as a leader in Israel.
Definition: A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.12.11 § Elon = "terebinth, mighty" 1) Hittite, father-in-law of Esau 2) second son of Zebulun 3) Zebulonite judge of Israel 4) town in Dan
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Elon. See also: Genesis 26:34; Numbers 26:26; Judges 12:12.
וְ/יַחְלְאֵֽל
Yachlᵉʼêl
H3177
"Jahleel"
Conj | N-proper
Jahleel, meaning God waits, was a son of Zebulun and the founder of the Jahleelites, as mentioned in Genesis 46:14.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Zebulun living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.14; son of: Zebulun (H2074); brother of: Sered (H5624) and Elon (H0356H) Also named: yach.le.e.li (יַחְלְאֵלִי "Jahleelite" H3178) § Jahleel = "God waits" the 3rd of the 3 sons of Zebulun; founder of the family of the Jahleelites
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jahleel. See also: Genesis 46:14; Numbers 26:26.
Study Notes — Genesis 46:14
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- Genesis 46:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 46:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 46:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 46:14
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 46:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 46:14
- Sermons on Genesis 46:14
Context — The Children of Leah
12The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.
13The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron.
14The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.
15These are the sons of Leah born to Jacob in Paddan-aram, in addition to his daughter Dinah. The total number of sons and daughters was thirty-three. 16The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 33:18–19 | Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.” |
| 2 | Numbers 26:26–27 | These were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered, the Elonite clan from Elon, and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel. These were the clans of Zebulun, and their registration numbered 60,500. |
| 3 | Numbers 1:30–31 | From the sons of Zebulun, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, those registered to the tribe of Zebulun numbered 57,400. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 2:1 | These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, |
| 5 | Genesis 30:19–20 | Again Leah conceived and bore a sixth son to Jacob. “God has given me a good gift,” she said. “This time my husband will honor me, because I have borne him six sons.” And she named him Zebulun. |
| 6 | Genesis 49:13 | Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. |
| 7 | Numbers 1:9 | from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon; |
Genesis 46:14 Summary
[Genesis 46:14 lists the sons of Zebulun, who was one of Jacob's sons, as Sered, Elon, and Jahleel. This verse is part of a larger genealogy in the book of Genesis, which shows how God kept His promise to Abraham to make him the father of a great nation (Genesis 12:2). The listing of Zebulun's sons in this verse demonstrates God's faithfulness to His people and His promise to bless them. By trusting in God's promises, just as Jacob and his family did, we can have confidence in His plan for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11).]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Zebulun in the Bible?
Zebulun was the tenth son of Jacob and the sixth son of Leah, as mentioned in Genesis 29:24 and Genesis 30:19-20. The verse Genesis 46:14 lists his sons as Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.
What can we learn from the genealogy in Genesis 46?
The genealogy in Genesis 46, including Genesis 46:14, shows God's faithfulness to His people and His promise to make them a great nation, as seen in Genesis 12:2 and Genesis 15:5.
Why are the sons of Zebulun listed in this verse?
The sons of Zebulun are listed in Genesis 46:14 to provide a record of Jacob's descendants and to demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, as stated in Genesis 17:4-6 and Genesis 22:17-18.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of Genesis?
Genesis 46:14 is part of the story of Jacob and his family moving to Egypt, which is a pivotal moment in the book of Genesis, as seen in Genesis 46:1-7 and Genesis 47:1-12.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the example of Zebulun's faithfulness to his family, as demonstrated by the listing of his sons in this verse?
- How does the recording of genealogies in the Bible, such as in Genesis 46:14, help me understand God's plan of salvation?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of faith and family, as seen in Genesis 46:14, to my own life and relationships?
- What does the mention of Zebulun's sons in this verse reveal about God's care and concern for the details of our lives?
- How can I trust in God's promise to make me a part of His family, just as Zebulun's sons were part of the family of Jacob?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 46:14
And the sons of Zebulun, Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel. Whose names are the same in Numbers 26:26.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 46:14
And the sons of Zebulun; Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 46:14
(14) Zebulun has three sons: Numbers 26:26. Sered,Sered,Elon,Elon,Jahleel.Jahleel.No genealogy of the tribe of Zebulun is given in the Book of Chronicles.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 46:14
14. As in Numbers 26:26. Elon] The judge of this name in Judges 12:11 is also of the tribe of Zebulon.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 46:14
THE MUSTER-ROLL OF ISRAEL, Genesis 46:8-27. “There is a painstaking minuteness in the dates and statistics of this history, which stands in wonderful contrast with the round numbers and vague statements of mythical narratives.
Sermons on Genesis 46:14
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Genesis #26 Ch. 49 Israel's Prophecy by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, Chuck Missler discusses Genesis chapter 49, focusing on the characters of Levi and Simeon. He mentions how Levi and Simeon brought vengeance for the rape of their s |
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Going Oat With Joy by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the joy of going out, drawing from the blessing of Zebulun in Deuteronomy 33:18. He encourages believers to rejoice in their journeys, whether traveling, e |
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Our Daily Homily - 1 Chronicles by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the genealogies in 1 Chronicles, emphasizing the significance of each name as a testament to God's love and purpose for humanity. He warns that while our liv |
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(Genesis) Genesis 30:1-24 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the disapproval of God towards the strife that existed within the families of Abraham, Isaac, and now Jacob. The preacher mentions the birth |
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(Genesis) Genesis 49:11-15 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of the tribes of Israel in the nation's history. He emphasizes that the average person, like the tribes, is often overlooked an |