Nehemiah 7:19
Nehemiah 7:19 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Bigvai, 2,067;
The children of Bigvai, two thousand threescore and seven.
The children of Bigvai, two thousand threescore and seven.
The children of Bigvai, two thousand and sixty-seven.
the sons of Bigvai, 2,067.
The sonnes of Biguai, two thousand three score and seuen.
Sons of Bigvai: two thousand sixty and seven.
The children of Bigvai: two thousand sixty-seven.
The children of Bigvai, two thousand and sixty seven.
The children of Beguai, two thousand sixty-seven.
2,067 men from the clan of Bigvai;
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Nehemiah 7:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
בִגְוָ֔י
אַלְפַּ֖יִם
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בִגְוָ֔י
Bigvay
H902
Bigvai
N-proper
אַלְפַּ֖יִם
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Adj
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:19
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.
בִגְוָ֔י
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.
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.
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
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.
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Conj | 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.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:19
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
17the descendants of Azgad, 2,322;
18the descendants of Adonikam, 667;
19the descendants of Bigvai, 2,067;
20the descendants of Adin, 655; 21the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:14 | the descendants of Bigvai, 2,056; |
Nehemiah 7:19 Summary
[Nehemiah 7:19 tells us about the descendants of Bigvai, who were part of the Israelites that returned from exile. This verse shows us that God is faithful to His people and cares about every detail of their lives, just like He cares about us. As we read this verse, we can remember that God is our loving Father, who knows us and has a plan for our lives, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. We can trust in His goodness and sovereignty, just like the descendants of Bigvai did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the number of descendants of Bigvai important in Nehemiah 7:19?
The number of descendants is significant because it represents the remnant of Israelites who returned from exile, as seen in Ezra 2:1-64 and Nehemiah 7:1-73, and it highlights God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3-5.
How does the descendants of Bigvai fit into the larger narrative of Nehemiah?
The list of descendants, including the Bigvai, serves as a reminder of God's covenant with Israel and the importance of genealogy in establishing the Israelites' heritage, as seen in 1 Chronicles 1-9 and Matthew 1:1-17.
What can we learn from the specific number of descendants of Bigvai, 2,067?
The specific number may seem insignificant, but it demonstrates God's attention to detail and care for His people, as seen in Matthew 10:30, where Jesus says that even the hairs on our head are numbered.
How does Nehemiah 7:19 relate to the concept of God's sovereignty?
The verse illustrates God's sovereignty over the lives of individuals and nations, as He orchestrates the return of the Israelites from exile and restores their heritage, as promised in Jeremiah 29:10-14 and Ezekiel 36:22-32.
Reflection Questions
- What does the specific number of descendants of Bigvai reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How does the listing of descendants in Nehemiah 7 remind us of our own spiritual heritage and the importance of faithfulness to God's covenant?
- In what ways can we, like the descendants of Bigvai, be faithful to God's call and trust in His sovereignty over our lives?
- What does the return of the Israelites from exile, as recorded in Nehemiah, teach us about God's power to restore and redeem His people?
- How can we apply the principles of faithfulness and trust seen in Nehemiah 7:19 to our own lives and relationships with God?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:19
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:19
These are the children of the province, that went up out of the captivity, of those that had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and came again to Jerusalem
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:19
(5-73) The genealogical reckoning of the people, as the first step towards increasing the population of the metropolis, is determined on, not without express Divine suggestion; the allusion to this inspiration from God, is, as in Nehemiah 2:12, very emphatic. The original register of Zerubbabelis found and copied. The express language of both Ezra and Nehemiah makes it plain that this is no other than the list of those who came up with Zerubbabel and Joshua after the decree of Cyrus, in B.C. 538. Nehemiah’s own census follows, in Nehemiah 11. The exposition, especially as compared with Ezra 2, has been given on that chapter.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:19
Verse 19. The children of Bigval, two thousand threescore and seven] Some MSS. read two thousand and sixty-six, as in Ezra 2:14.