1 Chronicles 5:3 — Word Study
WLCבְּנֵ֥י רְאוּבֵ֖ן בְּכ֣וֹר יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל חֲנ֥וֹךְ וּפַלּ֖וּא חֶצְר֥וֹן וְכַרְמִֽי׃
BSAThe sonsbên [descendants, offspring] of ReubenRᵉʼûwbên [the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah] the firstbornbᵉkôwr [oldest child, holding special status] of IsraelYisrâʼêl [the symbolic name of Jacob, referring to his descendants] HanochChănôwk [dedicated, a son of Reuben] PalluPallûwʼ [an Israelite, son of Reuben] HezronChetsrôwn [surrounded by a wall, similar to Hazor] and CarmiKarmîy [a descendant of Judah, father of several children]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בְּנֵ֥י | [the] sons of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| רְאוּבֵ֖ן | Reuben | Noun proper masculine |
| בְּכ֣וֹר | [the] firstborn of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל | Israel | Noun proper |
| חֲנ֥וֹךְ | Hanoch | Noun proper masculine |
| וּפַלּ֖וּא | and Pallu | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| חֶצְר֥וֹן | Hezron | Noun proper masculine |
| וְכַרְמִֽי׃ | and Carmi | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. |
| KJV | The sons, I say, of Reuben the firstborn of Israel were, Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. |
| ASV | the sons of Reuben the first-born of Israel: Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. |
| YLT | Sons of Reuben, first-born of Israel: Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. |
| WEB | the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. |
| BBE | The sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel: Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. |
Where they part company is בְּכֹר — see How Translations Differ.
The verse consists of a main clause identifying Reuben's sons, followed by a simple list of their names.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 5:3
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Context — The Genealogy of Reubengenerated
1 Chronicles 5:3 presents the descendants of Reuben, the firstborn son of Israel. This verse is part of a larger genealogical record that emphasizes the lineage and heritage of the tribes of Israel. It highlights the importance of birth order and family connections in the biblical narrative, particularly in the context of inheritance and tribal identity.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 46:9 | The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. |
| 2 | Exodus 6:14 | These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben. |
| 3 | Numbers 26:5–9 | Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, |
| 4 | Genesis 46:9 | The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 4 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — בְּנֵי, be.Neigenerated
The word בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'child' and can refer to descendants, grandsons, or even figurative uses like qualities or characteristics. It is a noun in the masculine plural form here, indicating multiple sons.
In this verse, it establishes the familial relationship of Reuben's descendants, showing their connection to the larger narrative of Israel's tribes. The use of בְּנֵי emphasizes the importance of lineage in the Israelite culture.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb is absent in this verse, as it is a simple list of names following the subject. The structure is straightforward: a noun phrase identifies the subject, followed by a series of noun phrases listing the sons.
The word order places emphasis on the familial connections, beginning with the collective identity of Reuben's sons, which is typical in genealogical accounts.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates בְּנֵי as υἱοὶ (huioi), meaning 'sons.' This choice reflects the continuity of meaning across the translations, maintaining the focus on lineage.
The Greek word πρωτοτόκου for בְּכֹר emphasizes the significance of the firstborn in the family structure, similar to the Hebrew connotation.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 5:3 lists the sons of Reuben, who is the firstborn of Israel. The names mentioned are Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. This verse is part of a genealogy that shows the family lineage of the tribes of Israel.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Reuben's status as the firstborn signifies a special place in the family, often associated with leadership and inheritance rights, as seen throughout the genealogies in the Bible.
The names often carry meanings that reflect characteristics or aspirations, such as Hanoch meaning 'dedicated' and Pallu meaning 'distinguished.'
Genealogies like this one establish the heritage of the tribes, showing how the descendants of Jacob formed the nation of Israel and their roles in biblical history.
Genealogies serve to connect individuals to their heritage, affirming their identity within the community and fulfilling God's promises regarding lineage.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What significance does being a firstborn have in your own family or culture?
- How do genealogies help us understand our own family histories?
- What can we learn from the names and meanings of Reuben's sons?
- In what ways can understanding our lineage influence our identity today?
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 5:3 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe sons, [I say], of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, were, Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. As in Genesis 46:9.
Read John Gill on 1 Chronicles 5 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryFor Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:) No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 5 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(3) Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.—So Genesis 46:9; Exodus 6:14; Numbers 26:5-7. Considering the prominence of Hezron and Carmi among the clans of Judah, it is remarkable to find their names recurring among the main branches of Reuben.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 5 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges3. The sons of Reuben] The same four names (with one unimportant variation in spelling in A.V.) appear Genesis 46:9; Exodus 6:14. Hanoch] the correct spelling of the familiar name Enoch; cp. 1 Chronicles 1:3.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 5 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
Tyndale line
The sons, I say, of Reuben the firstborn of Israel were, Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
the sons of Reuben the first-born of Israel: Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
The sons, I say , of Reuben the first-born of Israel were , Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
The sonnes of Reuben the eldest sonne of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi.
Strictly literal
— the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Enoch and Phallu, Hezron and Carmi.
Sons of Reuben, first-born of Israel: Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
sons of Reuben, firstborn of Israel: Enoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
The sons of Reuben the first-born of Israel were, Chanoch, and Pallu, Chezron, and Carmi.
the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel were Hanok, Pallu, Hezron, and Karmi.
From the Latin
The sons then of Ruben the firstborn of Israel were Enoch, and Phallu, Esron, and Charmi.
Simplified
The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
The sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel: Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi.
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 eight words matched. This consistency indicates a strong preservation of the genealogical record across these texts.
בְּנֵ֥י רְאוּבֵ֖ן בְּכ֣וֹר יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל חֲנ֥וֹךְ וּפַלּ֖וּא חֶצְר֥וֹן וְכַרְמִֽי׃
8 of the 8 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 5:3
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)
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
See SON, SONS.
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…
רְאוּבֵן (Reuben) refers to the eldest son of Jacob and Leah, meaning 'behold a son.' He is the ancestor of the tribe of Reuben, which is mentioned in the context of the Old Testament. The name is derived from the imperative of the verb for 'see' and the word for 'son.' Reuben is first mentioned in Genesis 29:32.
רְאוּבֵן 71 n.pr.m. Reuben
eldest son of Jacob and Leah
as name of clan or tribe
base
H7205 רְאוּבֵן Reuben
7205 R'uwben reh-oo-bane'
from the imperative of 7200 and 1121; see ye a son; Reuben, a
son of Jacob:--Reuben.
see HEBREW for 07200
see HEBREW for 01121
רְאוּבֵן (re.u.ven) — Reuben.
A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.32;
son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812);
brother of: Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783);
half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144);
father of: Hanoch (H2585J), Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756)
§ Reuben = "behold a son"
1) the eldest son of Jacob by Leah
2) the tribe descended from Reuben
3) the territory inhabited by the tribe of Reuben
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
roo'-ben, ru'-ben (re'ubhen; Rhouben): The eldest son of Jacob, born to him by Leah in Paddan-aram (Ge 29:32).
1. Jacob's Oldest Son:
This verse seems to suggest two derivations of the name. As it stands in Massoretic Text it means "behold a son"; but the reason given for so calling him is "The Lord hath looked upon my affliction," which in Hebrew is ra'ah be`onyi, literally, "He hath seen my affliction." Of his boyhood we have only the story of the mandrakes (Ge 30:14). As the firstborn he should really have been leader among his father's sons. His birthright was forfeited by a deed of peculiar infamy (Ge 35:22), and as far as we know his tribe never took the lead in Israel. It is named first, indeed, in
Reuben
Behold a son!, the eldest son of Jacob and Leah (Gen. 29:32). His sinful conduct, referred to in Gen. 35:22, brought down upon him his dying father’s malediction (48:4). He showed kindness to Joseph, and was the means of saving his life when his other brothers would have put him to death (37:21,22). It was he also who pledged his life and the life of his sons when Jacob was unwilling to let Benjamin go down into Egypt. After Jacob and his family went down into Egypt (46:8) no further mention is made of Reuben beyond what is recorded in ch. 49:3,4.
(behold a son), Jacob’s firstborn Child, (Genesis 29:32) the son of Leah. (B.C. 1753.) The notices of the patriarch Reuben give, on the whole a favorable view of his disposition. To him and him alone the preservation of Joseph’s life appears to have been due and afterward he becomes responsible for his safety. (Genesis 37:18-30; 42:37) Of the repulsive crime which mars his history, and which turned the blessing of his dying father into a curse --his adulterous connection with Bilhah-- we know from the Scriptures only the fact. (Genesis 35:22) He was of an ardent, impetuous, unbalanced but not ungenerous nature; not crafty and cruel, as were Simeon and Levi, but rather, to use the metaphor of the dying patriarch, boiling up…
Behold, a son! The eldest son of Jacob and Leah, so-called in reference to the sentiment of his mother, "The Lord hath looked on my affliction," Ge 29:32. Reuben, having defiled his father’s concubine Bilhah, lost his birthright and all the privileges of primogeniture, the preeminence in the family being given to Judah, and the double portion to the two sons of Joseph, Ge 35:22 48:5 49:3,4,8,10 1Ch 5:1,2. He shared in his brother’s jealousy of Joseph, and yet interposed to save his life at Dothan with the design of restoring him privately to his father, Ge 37:18-30. See also his well-meant proposal in Ge 42:27. His…
בְּכוֹר (bekor) means 'first-born' and can refer to both humans and animals. It denotes the eldest son or daughter and can also be used figuratively. The word is derived from a root that emphasizes the concept of being first or chief.
בְּכוֹר 122 n.m. first-born
men and women
animals
figurative
base
H1060 בְּכוֹר first-born
1060 bkowr bek-ore'
from 1069; firstborn; hence, chief:--eldest (son),
firstborn(-ling).
see HEBREW for 01069
בְּכוֹר (be.khor) — firstborn.
1) firstborn, firstling
1a) of men and women
1b) of animals
1c) noun of relation (fig.)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
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…
יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisra'el) refers to both the second name of Jacob, meaning 'God prevails,' and the name of the Hebrew nation descended from him. It is derived from roots meaning 'to rule' and 'God.' The term encompasses Jacob's descendants and is used historically for the northern kingdom of Israel and the nation as a whole after the Babylonian exile.
יִשְׂרָאֵל 2507 n.pr.m. et gent. Israel (Ēl persisteth, persevereth)
n.pr.m. second name of Jacob
n.pr.gent. name of Hebrew nation
base
H3478 יִשְׂרָאֵל Israel (Ēl persisteth, persevereth) . n. pr. m. second name of Jacob
. n. pr. gent. name of Hebrew nation
3478 Yisra'el yis-raw-ale'
from 8280 and 410; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical
name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity:
--Israel.
see HEBREW for 08280
see HEBREW for 0410
יִשְׂרָאֵל (yis.ra.el) — Israel.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26;
son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259);
brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A);
father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently
§ Israel = "God prevails"
1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel
2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob
2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
iz'-ra-el.
See JACOB.
Israel
The name conferred on Jacob after the great prayer-struggle at Peniel (Gen. 32:28), because “as a prince he had power with God and prevailed.” (See JACOB.) This is the common name given to Jacob’s descendants. The whole people of the twelve tribes are called “Israelites,” the “children of Israel” (Josh. 3:17; 7:25; Judg. 8:27; Jer. 3:21), and the “house of Israel” (Ex. 16:31; 40:38).
This name Israel is sometimes used emphatically for the true Israel (Ps. 73:1: Isa. 45:17; 49:3;
(the prince that prevails with God). The name given, (Genesis 32:28) to Jacob after his wrestling with the angel, (Hosea 12:4) at Peniel. Gesenius interprets Israel "soldier of God." It became the national name of the twelve tribes collectively. They are so called in (Exodus 3:16) and afterward. It is used in a narrower sense, excluding Judah, in (1 Samuel 11:8; 2 Samuel 20:1; 1 Kings 12:16) Thenceforth it was assumed and accepted as the name of the northern kingdom. After the Babylonian captivity, the returned exiles resumed the name Israel as the designation of…
Who prevails with God, a name given to Jacob, after having wrestled with the Angel-Jehovah at Penuel. Ge 32:1,2,28,30 Ho 12:3. See JACOB. By the name Israel is sometimes understood all the posterity of Israel, the seed of Jacob, 1Co 10:18; sometimes all true believers, his spiritual seed, Ro 9:6; and sometimes the kingdom of Israel, or the ten tribes, as distinct from the kingdom of Judah.
חֲנוֹךְ (Chanowk) refers to several figures in the Old Testament, including the son of Cain, the pious Enoch who walked with God, a son of Midian, and a son of Reuben. The name means 'dedicated.' The entries highlight different genealogical connections and significant events, such as Enoch's unique relationship with God.
חֲנוֹךְ n.pr.m.
son of Cain
son of Jered (line of Seth), the pious Enoch, who walked with God and was taken by him
a son of Midian
a son of Reuben
base
H2585 חֲנוֹךְ . son of Cain
. son of Jered (line of Seth), the pious Enoch, who walked with God and was taken by him
. a son of Midian
. a son of Reuben
2585 Chanowk khan-oke'
from 2596; initiated; Chanok, an antediluvian
patriach:--Enoch.
see HEBREW for 02596
חֲנוֹךְ (cha.nokh) — Enoch.
A man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.4.17;
son of: Cain (H7014B);
father of: Irad (H5897)
§ Enoch = "dedicated"
1) eldest son of Cain
2) son of Jared and father of Methuselah whom God took home to heaven without dying
3) the city which Cain built and named after his son Enoch (after himself)
Hanoch = "dedicated"
4) a son of Midian, the third child
5) the eldest son of Reuben
חֲנוֹךְ (cha.nokh) — Enoch.
A man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.5.18;
son of: Jared (H3382);
father of: Methuselah (H4968)
Also named: Enōch (Ἐνώχ "Enoch" G1802)
§ Enoch = "dedicated"
1) eldest son of Cain
2) son of Jared and father of Methuselah whom God took home to heaven without dying
3) the city which Cain built and named after his son Enoch (after himself)
Hanoch = "dedicated"
4) a son of Midian, the third child
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
(dedicated). The third in order of the children of Midian. (Genesis 25:4) Eldest son of Reuben, (Genesis 46:9; Exodus 6:14; Numbers 26:5; 1 Chronicles 5:3) and founder of the family of the Hanochites. (Numbers 26:5)
dedicated
פַּלּוּא (Palluw') refers to a distinguished individual, specifically the second son of Reuben and father of Eliab. He is mentioned in the context of the tribe of Reuben, with references to his brothers and descendants. The name appears in Genesis 46:9 and is associated with the term for his family, the Palluites.
פַּלּוּא n.pr.m. son of Reuben
base
H6396 פַּלּוּא son of Reuben
6396 Palluw' pal-loo'
from 6395; distinguished; Pallu, an Israelite:--Pallu,
Phallu.
see HEBREW for 06395
פַּלּוּא (pal.lu) — Pallu.
A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.9;
son of: Reuben (H7205);
brother of: Hanoch (H2585J), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756);
father of: Eliab (H0446H)
Also named: pal.lu.i (פַּלֻּאִי "Palluite" H6384)
§ Pallu or Phallu = "distinguished"
the 2nd son of Reuben, father of Eliab, and progenitor of a family of Israel
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
Pallu
Separated, the second son of Reuben (1 Chr. 5:3); called Phallu, Gen. 46:9. He was the father of the Phalluites (Ex. 6:14; Num. 26:5, 8).
(distinguished), the second son of Reuben, father of Eliab, (Isaiah 6:14; Numbers 26:5,8; 1 Chronicles 5:3) and founder of the family of Palluites.
marvelous; hidden
חֶצְרוֹן (Chetsrown) refers to both a geographical location in the extreme south of Judah and two individuals: Hezron, a son of Reuben and a son of Perez, grandson of Judah. The name is interpreted as meaning 'surrounded by a wall.' There is some overlap in the references to Hezron as a location and a person, indicating its significance in both contexts.
חֶצְרוֹן, חֶצְרֹן n.pr.loc. et pers.
n. pr. loc.
place in extreme south of Judah
another town of Judah in south
n. pr. m.
son of Reuben
son of Pereṣ and grandson of Judah
base
H2696 חֶצְרוֹן, חֶצְרֹן . n. pr. loc. . place in extreme south of Judah
. another town of Judah in south
. n. pr. m. . son of Reuben
. son of Pereṣ and grandson of Judah
2696 Chetsrown khets-rone'
from 2691; court-yard; Chetsron, the name of a place in
Palestine; also of two Israelites:--Hezron.
see HEBREW for 02691
חֶצְרוֹן (chets.ron) — Hezron.
A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.9;
son of: Reuben (H7205);
brother of: Hanoch (H2585J), Pallu (H6396) and Carmi (H3756)
§ Hezron = "surrounded by a wall"
1) a son of Reuben
2) a son of Pharez and grandson of Judah
3) a place in the extreme south of Judah
חֶצְרוֹן (chets.ron) — Hezron.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.12;
son of: Perez (H6557);
brother of: Hamul (H2538); married to daughter_of_Machir (H4353I) and Abiah (H0029J);
father of: Ram (H7410), Jerahmeel (H3396), Caleb (H3612H), Segub (H7687H) and Ashhur (H0806)
§ Hezron = "surrounded by a wall"
1) a son of Reuben
2) a son of Pharez and grandson of Judah
3) a place in the extreme south of Judah
חֶצְרוֹן (chets.ron) — (Kerioth)-hezron.
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Hezron
Enclosed. (1.) One of the sons of Reuben (Gen. 46:9; Ex. 6:14). (2.) The older of the two sons of Pharez (Gen. 46:12). (3.) A plain in the south of Judah, west of Kadesh-barnea (Josh. 15:3).
(surrounded by a wall). A son of Reuben. (Genesis 46:9; Exodus 6:14) A son of Pharez. (Genesis 46:12; Ruth 4:18)
the dart of joy; the division of the song
כַּרְמִי (kar-mi) refers to a name associated with multiple figures in the Old Testament. It is derived from a root meaning 'gardener' and is interpreted as 'my vineyard.' The entries identify Carmi as the fourth son of Reuben and also a Judaite, father of Achan, who troubled Israel during Joshua's time. Notably, there are three distinct individuals named Carmi, each with different familial connections.
כַּרְמִי n.pr.m.
son of Reuben
a Judaite
base
H3756 כַּרְמִי . son of Reuben
. a Judaite
3756 Karmiy kar-mee'
from 3754; gardener; Karmi, the name of three
Israelites:--Carmi.
see HEBREW for 03754
כַּרְמִי (kar.mi) — Carmi.
A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.9;
son of: Reuben (H7205);
brother of: Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Hanoch (H2585J)
Also named: kar.mi (כַּרְמִי "Carmite" H3757)
§ Carmi = "my vineyard"
1) the 4th son of Reuben and progenitor of the Carmites
2) a Judaite, father of Achan, the 'troubler of Israel' in the time of Joshua
כַּרְמִי (kar.mi) — Carmi.
A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.7.1;
son of: Zabdi (H2067);
father of: Achan (H5912)
§ Carmi = "my vineyard"
1) the 4th son of Reuben and progenitor of the Carmites
2) a Judaite, father of Achan, the 'troubler of Israel' in the time of Joshua
כַּרְמִי (kar.mi) — Carmi.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.9;
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
(1) A son of Reuben who came to Egypt with Jacob (Ge 46:9; Ex 6:14; 1Ch 5:3). Also the name of a family of which Carmi was the head (Nu 26:6).
(2) A Judahite (1Ch 2:7), son of Zabdi, according to Jos 7:1, and father of Achan, who is given the name of "Achar" in 1Ch 2:7. This last form "Achar" is preferred to the usual "Achan" in order to bring out the play on the Hebrew word for "troubler." The Hebrew runs `akhar `okher yisra'el, "Achar, the troubler of Israel." As regards the phrase "the sons of Carmi" (
Carmi
Vine-dresser. (1.) The last named of the four sons of Reuben (Gen. 46:9).
(2.) A descendant of Judah (1 Chr. 4:1). He is elsewhere (2:18) called Caleb (q.v.).
(3.) The son of Zimri, and the father of Achan (Josh. 7:1), “the troubler of Israel.”
(vine dresser). The fourth son of Reuben, the progenitor of the family of the Carmites. (Genesis 46:9; Exodus 6:14; Numbers 26:6; 1 Chronicles 5:3) A man of the tribe of Judah, father of Achan, the "troubler of Israel." (Joshua 7:1,18; 1 Chronicles 2:7; 4:1)
my vineyard; lamb of the waters