Nehemiah 7:52
Nehemiah 7:52 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephushesim,
The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim,
The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephushesim,
The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephushesim,
Besai, Meunim, Nephusim,
The sonnes of Besai, the sonnes of Meunim, the sonnes of Nephishesim,
sons of Bezai, sons of Meunim, sons of Nephishesim,
the children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephushesim,
The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim,
The children of Besai, the children of Munim, the children of Nephussim,
Besai, Meunim, Ephusesim who is also called Nephusim,
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Nehemiah 7:52 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵי
בֵסַ֥י
בְּנֵי
מְעוּנִ֖ים
בְּנֵ֥י
נפושסים
נְפִֽישְׁסִֽים
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בֵסַ֥י
Bᵉçay
H1153
Besai
N-proper
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
מְעוּנִ֖ים
Mᵉʻûwnîy
H4586
Meunim
Ngmpa
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
נפושסים
Nᵉphûwshᵉçîym
H5300
Nephushesim
Ngmpa
נְפִֽישְׁסִֽים
Nᵉphîyçîym
H5304
Nephisim
Ngmpa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:52
בְּנֵי
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.
בֵסַ֥י
Bᵉçay
H1153
"Besai"
N-proper
Besai was a temple slave who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel after the exile, as mentioned in Ezra 2:49. His name means 'my treading' and he was part of the Nethinim group. He lived during the time of the Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.49 § Besai = "my treading" a temple slave (or group of slaves) who returned with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Besai. See also: Ezra 2:49; Nehemiah 7:52.
בְּנֵי
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.
מְעוּנִ֖ים
Mᵉʻûwnîy
H4586
"Meunim"
Ngmpa
The Meunim were a group of people who lived south of Canaan and were also among the exiles who returned to Israel, as listed in Ezra 2:50.
Definition: People descended from Mehun(?), first mentioned at Ezr.2.50 § Mehunim or Meunim = "habitations" 1) a people who lived south of Canaan 2) a group of returning exiles, perhaps descendants of 1
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Mehunim(-s), Meunim. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:41; Ezra 2:50; Nehemiah 7:52.
בְּנֵ֥י
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.
נפושסים
Nᵉphûwshᵉçîym
H5300
"Nephushesim"
Ngmpa
Nephushesim was a family of Temple servants who returned with Zerubbabel after the exile. They are also known as Nephisim or Nephishesim, and their name means refreshed of spices. This family is mentioned in Ezra 2:50.
Definition: People descended from Nephus(?), first mentioned at Ezr.2.50; also called Nephisim (Qere, KJV, NIV: Nephussim) at Ezr.2.50; Also named: ne.phi.sim (נְפִיסִים "Nephisim" H5304) § Nephishesim or Nephusim = "refreshed of spices" a family of exiles who returned with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Nephisesim (from the margin). See also: Nehemiah 7:52.
נְפִֽישְׁסִֽים
Nᵉphîyçîym
H5304
"Nephisim"
Ngmpa
Nephisim were Temple servants who returned with Zerubbabel after exile. Their name means scattered spices, and they are mentioned in Ezra 2:50.
Definition: People descended from Nephus(?), first mentioned at Ezr.2.50; also called Nephisim (Qere, KJV, NIV: Nephussim) at Ezr.2.50; Group of ne.phush.sim (נְפִישְׁסִים, נפיסים "Nephushesim" H5300) § Nephisim = "scattered spices" a family of exiles who returned with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Nephusim (from the margin). See also: Ezra 2:50; Nehemiah 7:52.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:52
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
50the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda,
51the descendants of Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah,
52the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephushesim,
53the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur, 54the descendants of Bazlith, the descendants of Mehida, the descendants of Harsha,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:50 | the descendants of Asnah, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephusim, |
Nehemiah 7:52 Summary
Nehemiah 7:52 lists the descendants of three families, Besai, Meunim, and Nephushesim, who returned from the Babylonian exile. This verse is part of a larger list of families that returned to Jerusalem to help rebuild the city, as seen in Nehemiah 7:1-73. Just like these families, we are all part of a larger community and have a role to play in building up the body of Christ, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. By studying this verse, we can learn more about the importance of community and heritage, as seen in Psalm 16:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the list of descendants in Nehemiah 7:52?
The list of descendants in Nehemiah 7:52 is part of a larger genealogy that helps to establish the lineage and heritage of the Israelites, as seen in other passages like 1 Chronicles 1:1-9:44 and Ezra 2:1-70, which also provide genealogical records of the Israelites.
Who are the descendants of Besai, Meunim, and Nephushesim?
The descendants of Besai, Meunim, and Nephushesim are families that returned from the Babylonian exile, as mentioned in Nehemiah 7:52, and their names are also found in other passages like Ezra 2:1-64, which lists the families that returned from the exile.
Why are these specific families mentioned in Nehemiah 7:52?
These families are mentioned in Nehemiah 7:52 because they were part of the community that returned from the Babylonian exile and were involved in the rebuilding of Jerusalem, as seen in Nehemiah 7:1-73, which describes the reconstruction efforts.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 7:52 is part of a larger narrative that describes the return of the Israelites from the Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem, as seen in Nehemiah 1:1-13:31, which provides the historical context for the verse.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the faithfulness of the Israelites who returned from the Babylonian exile, as seen in Nehemiah 7:52?
- How does the mention of specific families in Nehemiah 7:52 encourage us to appreciate our own heritage and family history, as seen in Psalm 16:5-6?
- What role do you think the descendants of Besai, Meunim, and Nephushesim played in the rebuilding of Jerusalem, as described in Nehemiah 3:1-32?
- How can we apply the principles of community and cooperation seen in Nehemiah 7:52 to our own lives and relationships, as encouraged in Galatians 6:2?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:52
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:52
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:52
(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.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 7:52
52. Nephishesim] R.V. Nephusheshim. Marg. ‘Another reading is Nephishesim’. See Ezra 2:50.