Exodus 6:19 — Word Study
WLCוּבְנֵ֥י מְרָרִ֖י מַחְלִ֣י וּמוּשִׁ֑י אֵ֛לֶּה מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת הַלֵּוִ֖י לְתֹלְדֹתָֽם׃
BSAThe sonsbên [descendants, offspring] of Merari [were]Mᵉrârîy [bitter] MahliMachlîy [sick] and MushiMûwshîy [these are the families] Theseʼêl-leh [specific ones] were the clansmishpâchâh [families, tribes] of the LevitesLêvîy [Levi's descendants] according to their recordstôwlᵉdâh [genealogical history, generations]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּבְנֵ֥י | and [the] sons of | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct |
| מְרָרִ֖י | Merari | Noun proper masculine |
| מַחְלִ֣י | [were] Mahli | Noun proper masculine |
| וּמוּשִׁ֑י | and Mushi | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| אֵ֛לֶּה | these | Particle |
| מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת | [were] [the] clans of | Noun common, feminine plural construct |
| הַלֵּוִ֖י | the Levite[s] | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
| לְתֹלְדֹתָֽם׃ | to descendants their | Preposition, noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
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| BSB | The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records. |
| KJV | And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations. |
| ASV | And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations. |
| YLT | And the sons of Merari [are] Mahli and Mushi: these [are] families of Levi, as to their births. |
| WEB | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations. |
| BBE | And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi: these are the families of the Levites, in the order of their generations. |
All translations agree on the identification of the sons of Merari and their clans.
The sentence has a main clause identifying the sons, followed by additional clauses that provide context about their clans and genealogical records.
4 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Cambridge, Whedon & more — read them ›
clause
subjectאֵלֶּה
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Deep Study — Exodus 6:19
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 Genealogy of the Levitesgenerated
Exodus 6:19 provides a record of the descendants of Merari, one of the sons of Levi. This verse emphasizes the familial structure within the tribe of Levi, which played a crucial role in the religious life of Israel. The mention of Mahli and Mushi highlights the specific branches of the Merarite family, contributing to the overall genealogy that establishes the Levites' heritage and responsibilities as priests and caretakers of the tabernacle.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 3:20 | And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 6:19 | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers: |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 23:21 | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — מְרָרִ֖י, me.ra.Rigenerated
The word בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'descendant' and indicates family relationships. It is a common term used throughout the Old Testament to signify lineage and inheritance, emphasizing the continuity of family lines.
In this verse, it identifies the descendants of Merari, connecting them to their ancestral lineage as part of the Levitical priesthood. The parsing indicates that it is a masculine plural noun, showing that it refers to multiple sons.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
All translations agree that the verse identifies the sons of Merari and their clans.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb structure is implied, with the subject being the sons of Merari, followed by a compound predicate that identifies the names of the sons and their familial connection. The sentence structure emphasizes the genealogical aspect, with the names of Mahli and Mushi as the focal point.
The Hebrew word order places the subject at the beginning, establishing the focus on the descendants of Merari before detailing their clans.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates בֵּן as υἱοὶ (huioi), which also means 'sons' and carries the same familial implications. This choice reflects the continuity of meaning across the translations.
The translation of Merari as μεραρι maintains the original name, indicating a direct correspondence in identity and lineage.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Exodus 6:19 lists the sons of Merari, who are Mahli and Mushi. This verse shows their connection to the Levite family and their importance in the lineage of the priests. The names given indicate their roles within the tribe of Levi, emphasizing the significance of family heritage.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi, who are part of the Levitical lineage.
The name Merari means 'bitter,' reflecting the character of the family line.
Genealogy is important as it establishes the lineage and heritage of the tribes of Israel, particularly for the priestly class.
The Levites were responsible for religious duties, including the care of the tabernacle and performing sacrifices.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does understanding the genealogy of the Levites enhance our appreciation of their role in Israel's history?
- What can we learn from the names Mahli and Mushi about their significance in the Levite family?
- In what ways do family connections shape our identity today?
- How can we honor our heritage while also forging our own paths?
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Exodus 6:19 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd the sons of Merari, Mahali, and Mushi,.... From whence sprung the families of the Mahalites, and Mushites, Numbers 3:33: these are the families of Levi, according to their generations: the
Read John Gill on Exodus 6 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on Exodus 6 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges19. Maḥ ?li and Mushi] Cf. Numbers 3:20; Numbers 3:33, 1 Chronicles 6:19.
Read Cambridge on Exodus 6 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible13-19. Since Israel is now to be led forth as a nation, Moses and Aaron, their leaders, are fully set before us according to their genealogy.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Exodus 6 →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
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records.
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records.
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of Levi, according to their records.
Tyndale line
And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.
And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.
And the sons of Merari; Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.
And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi, according to their generations.
Also the sonnes of Merari were Mahali and Mushi: these are ye families of Leui by their kinreds.
Strictly literal
And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.
And the sons of Merari [are] Mahli and Mushi: these [are] families of Levi, as to their births.
And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi; these [are] families of Levi, as to their births.
And the sons of Merari: Machli and Mushi; these are the families of Levi according to their generations.
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These became the clan ancestors of the Levites, together with their descendants.
From the Latin
The sons of Merari: Moholi and Musi. These are the kindreds of Levi by their families.
Simplified
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the families of the Levites according to their genealogical records.
And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi: these are the families of the Levites, in the order of their generations.
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 only minor differences in structure. The Samaritan Pentateuch introduces variations in the terms for 'clans' and 'generations,' using משׁפחות and תולדתם respectively, which reflect different dialectical choices but retain the essence of the genealogical record.
וּבְנֵ֥י מְרָרִ֖י מַחְלִ֣י וּמוּשִׁ֑י אֵ֛לֶּה מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת הַלֵּוִ֖י לְתֹלְדֹתָֽם׃
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.
ובני מררי מחלי ומושׁי אלה משׁפחות הלוי לתולדתם
2 words differ from the Masoretic Text: משׁפחות (clan), תולדתם (generations)
[ובני] [מררי] [מחלי] [ומושי] [אלה] [משפחת] [הלוי] [לתולדת׳ם]
nothing on the leather here — 8 supplied entire by an editor.
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
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Lexicons — every word in Exodus 6:19
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)
Conj | N-mp — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural constructHC/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
N-proper — 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
מַחְלִי (Machliy) refers to two individuals from the tribe of Levi, specifically the son of Merari and the son of Mushi. The name means 'sick' and is linked to the family of the Mahlites. He is first mentioned in Exodus 6:19 and in 1 Chronicles 6:47, highlighting his lineage and descendants.
מַחְלִי n.pr.m.
Levite, son of Merari
son of Mushi, grandson of Merari
base
H4249 מַחְלִי . Levite, son of Merari
. son of Mushi, grandson of Merari
4249 Machliy makh-lee'
from 2470; sick; Machli, the name of two Israelites:--Mahli.
see HEBREW for 02470
מַחְלִי (mach.li) — Mahli.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.19;
son of: Merari (H4847);
brother of: Mushi (H4187) and Jaaziah (H3269);
father of: Libni (H3845H), Eleazar (H0499J) and Kish (H7027H)
Also named: mach.li (מַחְלִי "Mahlite" H4250)
§ Mahli = "sick"
1) son of Merari and grandson of Levi; progenitor of the family of the Mahlites
2) son of Mushi, grandson of Merari, and great grandson of Levi
מַחְלִי (mach.li) — Mahli.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.47;
son of: Mushi (H4187);
brother of: Eder (H5740A) and Jerimoth (H3406K);
father of: Shemer (H8106)
§ Mahli = "sick"
1) son of Merari and grandson of Levi; progenitor of the family of the Mahlites
2) son of Mushi, grandson of Merari, and great grandson of Levi
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
ma'-li (machli, "a sick or weak one"'):
(1) A son of Merari (Ex 6:19, the King James Version Mahali; Nu 3:20), grandson of Levi and founder of the Levitical family of MAHLITES (which see).
(2) A son of Mushi, Mahli's brother, bears the same name (1Ch 6:47; 23:23; 24:30). Compare Ezr 8:18 and 1 Esdras 8:47.
(sick). Son of Merari, the son of Levi and ancestor of the family of the Mahlites. (Numbers 3:20; 1 Chronicles 6:19,29; 24:26) Bon of Mushi and grandson of Merari. (1 Chronicles 6:47; 23:23; 24:30)
מוּשִׁי (Muwshiy) refers to a Levite, specifically the son of Merari. The name is associated with the meaning 'sensitive' and is linked to the broader Levitical lineage, being a descendant of Levi. Mushi is mentioned in Exodus 6:19 and is noted as the brother of Mahli and Jaaziah, as well as the father of Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth.
מוּשִׁי, מֻשִׁי n.pr.m. a Levite, son of Merari
base
H4187 מוּשִׁי, מֻשִׁי a Levite, son of Merari
4187 Muwshiy moo-shee'
or Mushshiy {mush-shee'}; from 4184; sensitive; Mushi, a
Levite:--Mushi.
see HEBREW for 04184
מוּשִׁי (mu.shi) — Mushi.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.19;
son of: Merari (H4847);
brother of: Mahli (H4249) and Jaaziah (H3269);
father of: Mahli (H4249H), Eder (H5740A) and Jerimoth (H3406K)
Also named: mu.shi (מוּשִׁי "Mushite" H4188)
§ Mushi = "yielding"
son of Merari, grandson of Kohath, and great grandson of Levi
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
(yielding), the son of Merari the son of Kohath. (Exodus 6:19; Numbers 3:20; 1 Chronicles 6:19,47; 23:21,23; 24:26,30)
he that touches, that withdraws or takes away
אֵ֫לֶּה (el-leh) means 'these' and is used in various grammatical contexts, often in apposition to a noun with a pronoun suffix. It can appear with or without the definite article and is sometimes paired with other terms like וְאֵלֶּה (and these). The word conveys a sense of proximity or specification, referring to particular items or people.
אֵ֫לֶּה pr.pl.m. & f. these
in appos. to a subst. with a pron. suff. (always without the article)
repeated, אלה … ואלה, these … those
with the art. (but only after a subst. determined likewise by the art.)
with preps.
base
H428 אֵ֫לֶּה these . in appos. to a subst. with a pron. suff. (always without the article)
. repeated, אלה … ואלה, these … those
. with the art. (but only after a subst. determined likewise by the art.)
. with preps.
428 'el-leh ale'-leh
prolonged from 411; these or those:--an- (the) other; one
sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those,
thus, which, who(-m).
see HEBREW for 0411
אֵ֫לֶּה (el.leh) — these.
1) these
1a) used before antecedent
1b) used following antecedent
Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Pron — ParticleHTm
מִשְׁפָּחָה (mishpachah) refers to a clan or family, encompassing a circle of relatives and extending to tribes or peoples. It can also denote a class of persons, species of animals, or kinds of things. The entries highlight its various uses, including guilds and aristocrats, but do not present any significant disagreement.
מִשְׁפָּחָה 303 n.f. clan
clan
= guild
= species, kind
pl. = aristocrats
base
H4940 מִשְׁפָּחָה clan . clan
. = guild
. = species, kind
. pl. = aristocrats
4940 mishpachah mish-paw-khaw'
from 8192 (compare 8198); a family, i.e. circle of relatives;
figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or
sort (of things); by extens. a tribe or people:--family,
kind(-red).
see HEBREW for 08192
see HEBREW for 08198
מִשְׁפָּחָה (mish.pa.chah) — family.
1) clan, family
1a) clan
1a1) family
1a2) tribe
1a3) people, nation
1b) guild
1c) species, kind
1d) aristocrats
N-fp — Noun common · feminine plural constructHNcfpc
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…
לֵוִי (Levi) refers to a man from the tribe of Levi, the third son of Jacob and Leah. The name means 'attached' or 'joined to.' He is the father of Gershon, Kohath, and Merari, and is first mentioned in Genesis 29:34. The entries indicate his significance as the progenitor of the Levites.
לֵוִי n.pr.m. Levi
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H3878 לֵוִי Levi
3878 Leviy lay-vee'
from 3867; attached; Levi, a son of Jacob:--Levi. See also
3879, 3881.
see HEBREW for 03867
see HEBREW for 03879
see HEBREW for 03881
לֵוִי (le.vi) — Levi.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34;
son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812);
brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), 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: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115)
§ Levi = "joined to"
the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah and progenitor of tribe of Levites
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
תּוֹלֵדוֹת (towldah) refers to generations, particularly in genealogical contexts, encompassing a man's descendants and their history. It is derived from the root meaning of descent and can also imply a broader historical account. The term is used in plural form and highlights familial lineage and genealogical lists.
[תּוֹלֵדוֹת] 39 n.f.pl. generations, esp. in genealogies = account of a man and his descendants
base
H8435 תּוֹלֵדוֹת generations, esp. in genealogies = account of a man and his descendants
8435 towldah to-led-aw'
or toldah {to-led-aw'}; from 3205; (plural only) descent,
i.e. family; (figuratively) history:--birth, generations.
see HEBREW for 03205
תּוֹלֵדוֹת (to.le.dah) — generation.
1) descendants, results, proceedings, generations, genealogies
1a) account of men and their descendants
1a1) genealogical list of one's descendants
1a2) one's contemporaries
1a3) course of history (of creation etc)
1b) begetting or account of heaven (metaph)
Prep | N-fp | Suff — Preposition · noun common feminine plural construct · suffixHR/Ncfpc/Sp3mp