1 Chronicles 15:6 — Word Study
WLCלִבְנֵ֖י מְרָרִ֑י עֲשָׂיָ֣ה הַשָּׂ֔ר וְאֶחָ֖יו מָאתַ֥יִם וְעֶשְׂרִֽים׃ ס
BSAfrom the Meraritesbên [sons of Merari, descendants of Levi's third son] AsaiahʻĂsâyâh [a leader among the Israelites] the chiefsar [ruler, person in charge] and 220mêʼâh [two hundred and twenty, a multitude] of his relativesʼâch [brothers, close kin, brethren]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| לִבְנֵ֖י | of [the] descendants of | Preposition, noun common masculine plural construct |
| מְרָרִ֑י | Merari | Noun proper masculine |
| עֲשָׂיָ֣ה | Asaiah | Noun proper masculine |
| הַשָּׂ֔ר | the leader | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וְאֶחָ֖יו | and relatives his | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| מָאתַ֥יִם | two hundred | Noun common, feminine dual absolute |
| וְעֶשְׂרִֽים׃ ס | and twenty | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural absolute |
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| BSB | from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives; |
| KJV | Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty: |
| ASV | of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty; |
| YLT | Of sons of Merari: Asaiah the chief, and his brethren, two hundred and twenty. |
| WEB | of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brothers two hundred twenty; |
| BBE | Of the sons of Merari: Asaiah the chief, and his brothers, two hundred and twenty; |
Where they part company is מָאתַ֥יִם — see How Translations Differ.
The main clause introduces the source of the leaders, followed by details about Asaiah and his relatives.
2 commentators on this verse
Jamieson, Ellicott & more — read them ›
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The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 15:6
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — The Organization of the Levitesgenerated
1 Chronicles 15:6 details the leaders of the Levite clans who were appointed to carry the Ark of the Covenant. This verse emphasizes the role of the Merarites, specifically Asaiah, in the service of God, alongside their relatives. The context shows the importance of organization and order in worship as the Israelites prepared to bring the Ark to Jerusalem.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 6:29–30 | The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 1 reference, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — בֵּן, liv.Neigenerated
The word בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'descendant' and is used here to indicate lineage, specifically the descendants of Merari, one of Levi's sons. This word can refer to a wide range of familial relationships, including grandsons and broader descendants.
In this context, it highlights the connection to the Levitical priesthood, emphasizing the importance of family lineage in the service of God. The parsing as a preposition with a noun indicates that it is functioning to show possession or relationship.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In the Berean Standard Bible, the verse uses from the Merarites to denote the lineage, which is consistent across translations like the KJV and ASV.
Where translations differ is in the rendering of the number: two hundred and twenty (ASV, KJV) versus two hundred (WEB). This reflects a variation in interpretation of the Hebrew numeral.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause is governed by the phrase עֲשָׂיָ֣ה, Asaiah, which serves as the subject. The structure includes a prepositional phrase indicating the source of the leaders, followed by a noun phrase that lists Asaiah and his relatives.
The word order emphasizes the lineage and the leadership role of Asaiah, indicating the importance of his position within the Merarite clan.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates בֵּן as υἱῶν, indicating 'sons' or 'descendants.' This choice aligns with the Hebrew meaning, maintaining the focus on lineage.
The name מְרָרִ֑י is rendered as μεραρι, preserving the identity of the clan leader and emphasizing the continuity of the Levitical line.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 15:6 lists Asaiah as the chief of the Merarites, along with 220 of his relatives. This highlights the organization of the Levites who were responsible for carrying the Ark of the Covenant.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The Merarites were one of the clans of the Levites, descended from Merari, the third son of Levi, responsible for certain duties in the tabernacle.
Asaiah was a chief among the Merarites, indicating a leadership position within the Levite clan.
The number emphasizes the size of the clan and the manpower available for service, reflecting the importance of community in worship.
It shows a structured approach to worship, with designated leaders and families responsible for specific roles in the service of God.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does understanding the lineage of the Levites enhance your view of their role in worship?
- In what ways can you see the importance of community in your own spiritual practices?
- What can you learn from Asaiah's leadership for your own responsibilities?
- How does the organization of the Levites reflect God's order in worship?
Commentators on this verse — 2 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 15:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryOf the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 15 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(5-7) Uriel (El is light), Asaiah (Iah made), Joel (Iah is El) occur as Levitical names in 1 Chronicles 6:24; 1 Chronicles 6:30; 1 Chronicles 6:33, and elsewhere.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 15 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives;
of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brothers two hundred twenty;
from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives;
From the descendants of Merari: Asaiah the leader and 220 of his relatives.
Tyndale line
Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:
of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty;
of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:
Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:
Of the sonnes of Merari, Asaiah the chiefe, and his brethren two hundreth and twentie.
Strictly literal
of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty;
Of sons of Merari: Asaiah the chief, and his brethren, two hundred and twenty.
of sons of Merari: Asaiah the chief and two hundred and twenty of his brothers;
Of the sons of Merari: 'Assayah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty.
From the descendants of Merari, there was Asaiah the leader and his relatives, 220 men.
From the Latin
Of the sons of Merari, Asaia the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty.
Simplified
from the sons of Merari, Asaiah (chief), with 220 of his relatives;
Of the sons of Merari: Asaiah the chief, and his brothers, two hundred and twenty;
Word by word, the decisions they made
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the wording of this verse, with all seven words matched. This shows a consistent understanding of the Merarite lineage and their role in the Levitical service.
לִבְנֵ֖י מְרָרִ֑י עֲשָׂיָ֣ה הַשָּׂ֔ר וְאֶחָ֖יו מָאתַ֥יִם וְעֶשְׂרִֽים׃ ס
7 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 15:6
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
Prep | N-mp — Preposition · noun common masculine plural constructHR/Ncmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
מְרָרִי (Merari) refers to a son of Levi and the head of a prominent Levitical family. The name is derived from a root meaning 'bitter.' Merari is mentioned in the context of the Israelite tribes, specifically in Genesis 46:11, and is noted as the brother of Gershon and Kohath, and the father of Mahli and Mushi.
מְרָרִי n.pr.m. a son of Levi, and head of a chief Levit. family
base
H4847 מְרָרִי a son of Levi, and head of a chief Levit. family
4847 Mrariy mer-aw-ree'
from 4843; bitter; Merari, an Israelite:--Merari. See also
4848.
see HEBREW for 04843
see HEBREW for 04848
מְרָרִי (me.ra.ri) — Merari.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11;
son of: Levi (H3878);
brother of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955) and Jochebed (H3115);
father of: Mahli (H4249), Mushi (H4187) and Jaaziah (H3269)
Also named: me.ra.ri (מְרָרִי "Merari" H4848)
§ Merari = "bitter"
the 3rd son of Levi and head of a Levitical family
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
me-ra'-ri (merari, "bitter"; Mararei):
(1) The 3rd son of Levi, his brothers, Gershon and Kohath, being always mentioned together with him (Ge 46:11; Ex 6:16). He was among those 70 who went down to Egypt with Jacob (Ge 46:8,11; compare 46:26 and Ex 1:5).
(2) The family of Merari, descendants of above, and always (with one exception, for which see MERARITES) spoken of as "sons of Merari" in numerous references, such as 1Ch 6:1,16,19,29, which only repeat without additional information the references to be found in the body of this article. We early find them divided into two families, the Mahli and Mushi (
Merari
Sad; bitter, the youngest son of Levi, born before the descent of Jacob into Egypt, and one of the seventy who accompanied him thither (Gen. 46:11; Ex. 6:16). He became the head of one of the great divisions of the Levites (Ex. 6:19). (See MERARITES.)
The youngest of Levi’s three sons, born in Canaan, and head of a family of the Levites, Ge 46:11; Ex 6:16; Nu 3:17; 1Ch 6:1. In the journey through the wilderness they were charged with the framework of the tabernacle, to carry from one place of encampment to another, and there set it up, Nu 4:29-33; 7:8. Twelve cities were assigned to them beyond Jordan, Jos 21:7,34-40.
bitter; to provoke
עֲשָׂיָה (Asayah) means "made by Jehovah" and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament. It is derived from roots meaning to make and Jehovah. Notably, Asaiah is identified as a prince of Simeon during King Hezekiah's reign, a servant of King Josiah, and a chief Levite in David's time. The name appears in various contexts, particularly during the Divided Monarchy.
עֲשָׂיָה n.pr.m.
servant of Josiah
Simeonite
Levites
base
H6222 עֲשָׂיָה
6222 `Asayah aw-saw-yaw'
from 6213 and 3050; Jah has made; Asajah, the name of three
or four Israelites:--Asaiah.
see HEBREW for 06213
see HEBREW for 03050
עֲשָׂיָה (a.sa.yah) — Asaiah.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.12; also called in KJV: Asahiah;
§ Asaiah or Asahiah = "made by Jehovah"
1) a prince of the tribe of Simeon in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah
2) a servant of king Josiah of Judah
3) a Merarite Levite, chief of his family, in the time of David
עֲשָׂיָה (a.sa.yah) — Asaiah.
A man of the tribe of Simeon(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.36
§ Asaiah or Asahiah = "made by Jehovah"
1) a prince of the tribe of Simeon in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah
2) a servant of king Josiah of Judah
3) a Merarite Levite, chief of his family, in the time of David
עֲשָׂיָה (a.sa.yah) — Asaiah.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.6.30;
son of: Haggiah (H2293)
§ Asaiah or Asahiah = "made by Jehovah"
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
a-sa'-ya ([`asayah], "Yahweh has made," written Asahiah twice in the King James Version (2Ki 22:12,14)):
(1) A Levite of the family of Merari, and one of those who helped bring the ark from the house of Obed-edom to Jerusalem (1Ch 6:30; 15:6,11).
(2) A leading man of the tribe of Simeon. He was in the incursion which attacked and dispossessed the MEUNIM (which see), or the shepherd people, in the valley of Gedor (1Ch 4:36).
(3) An officer of Josiah sent to Huldah the prophetess for advice regarding the law book found by Hilkiah (2Ki 22:12,14; see ASAHIAH).
(the Lord hath made). A prince of one of the families of the Simeonites in the reign of Hezekiah. (1 Chronicles 4:36) (B.C. 910.) A Levite in the reign of David, chief of the family of Merari. (1 Chronicles 6:30) With 120 of his brethren he took part in bringing the ark from the house of Obed-edom to the city of David. (1 Chronicles 15:6,11) The first-born of "the Shilonite," from Shiloni, (1 Chronicles 9:5) who with his family dwelt in Jerusalem after the return from Babylon. (B.C. 536.) In (Nehemiah 11:5) he is called MAASEIAH. (2 Chronicles 34:20) [ASAHIAH]
the Lord hath wrought
שַׂר (sar) refers to a leader or ruler, encompassing a range of meanings from prince and chief to official and captain. It denotes various ranks, including military commanders and religious leaders, and can also imply a noble or merchant of high status. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to rule'.
שַׂר 420 n.m. chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince
base
H8269 שַׂר chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince
8269 sar sar
from 8323; a head person (of any rank or class):--captain
(that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper,
lord, ((-task- ))master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward.
see HEBREW for 08323
שַׂר (sar) — ruler.
1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain
1a) chieftain, leader
1b) vassal, noble, official (under king)
1c) captain, general, commander (military)
1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes)
1e) heads, princes (of religious office)
1f) elders (of representative leaders of people)
1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity)
1h) patron-angel
1i) Ruler of rulers (of God)
1j) warden
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
אָח (ach) means 'brother' and encompasses a broad range of relationships, including literal siblings, half-brothers, and metaphorical kinship. It can refer to any male relative or compatriot, and it may also imply resemblance or reciprocal relationships. The term is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, highlighting both familial and figurative connections.
אָח 630 n.m. brother
brother, born of same mother (& father)
indef. = relative
fig. of resemblance
in phr. one … another
base
H251 אָח brother
251 'ach awkh
a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of
literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance
(like 1)):--another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other.
Compare also the proper names beginning with "Ah-" or "Ahi-".
see HEBREW for 01
אָח (ach) — brother: male-sibling.
: male-sibling
1) brother
1a) brother of same parents
1b) half-brother (same father)
1c) relative, kinship, same tribe
1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)
1e) (fig.) of resemblance
אָח (ach) — brother: male-relative.
: male-relative
1) brother
1a) brother of same parents
1b) half-brother (same father)
1c) relative, kinship, same tribe
1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)
1e) (fig.) of resemblance
אָח (ach) — brother: compatriot.
: compatriot
1) brother
1a) brother of same parents
1b) half-brother (same father)
1c) relative, kinship, same tribe
1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)
1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Conj | N-mp | Suff — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHC/Ncmpc/Sp3ms
מֵאָה (me'ah) means 'hundred' in Hebrew. It can refer to a simple number, a component of a larger number, or a fraction representing one one-hundredth. The entries consistently describe its use as a numeral without significant disagreement.
מֵאָה 583 n.f. hundred
as simple number
as part of larger number
a hundredth part
base
H3967 מֵאָה hundred . as simple number
. as part of larger number
. a hundredth part
3967 me'ah may-aw'
or metyah {may-yaw'}; properly, a primitive numeral; a
hundred; also as a multiplicative and a
fraction:--hundred((-fold), -th), + sixscore.
מֵאָה (me.ah) — hundred.
1) hundred
1a) as simple number
1b) as part of larger number
1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100)
Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Adj — Noun common · feminine dual absoluteHNcfda
hun'-dred (me'-ah; hekaton).
See NUMBER.
עֶשְׂרִים (esriym) means 'twenty' and can also refer to the ordinal 'twentieth.' It is derived from the root word for 'ten' and has an Aramaic equivalent, עֶשְׂרִין (es.rin). The entries consistently define the term without significant disagreement.
עֶשְׂרִים (a) twenty
base
H6242 עֶשְׂרִים (a) twenty
6242 `esriym es-reem'
from 6235; twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth:--(six-)score,
twenty(-ieth).
see HEBREW for 06235
עֶשְׂרִים (es.rim) — twenty.
twenty, twentieth
Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
HC/Ncmpa — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural absoluteHC/Ncmpa
twen'-ti.
See NUMBER.