Exodus 6:24 — Word Study
WLCוּבְנֵ֣י קֹ֔רַח אַסִּ֥יר וְאֶלְקָנָ֖ה וַאֲבִיאָסָ֑ף אֵ֖לֶּה מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת הַקָּרְחִֽי׃
BSAThe sonsbên [descendants, family members] of Korah [were]Qôrach [a leader who rebelled against Moses] AssirʼAççîyr [a son of Ebiasaph] ElkanahʼElqânâh [meaning God has possessed] and AbiasaphʼĂbîyʼâçâph△ [my father has gathered] Theseʼêl-leh [specific individuals] were the clansmishpâchâh [families, tribes] of the KorahitesQorchîy [descendants of Korah, a Levite]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּבְנֵ֣י | and [the] sons of | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct |
| קֹ֔רַח | Korah | Noun proper masculine |
| אַסִּ֥יר | [were] Assir | Noun proper masculine |
| וְאֶלְקָנָ֖ה | and Elkanah | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וַאֲבִיאָסָ֑ף | and Abiasaph | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| אֵ֖לֶּה | these | Particle |
| מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת | [were] [the] clans of | Noun common, feminine plural construct |
| הַקָּרְחִֽי׃ | the Korahite[s] | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites. |
| KJV | And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites. |
| ASV | And the sons of Korah: Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph; these are the families of the Korahites. |
| YLT | And sons of Korah [are] Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these [are] families of the Korhite. |
| WEB | The sons of Korah: Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph; these are the families of the Korahites. |
| BBE | And the sons of Korah: Assir and Elkanah and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korahites. |
The translations agree on the identification of the sons of Korah.
The sentence consists of a main clause identifying the sons of Korah and a subordinate clause describing their clans.
5 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectאֵלֶּה
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Deep Study — Exodus 6:24
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Context — The Genealogy of the Korahitesgenerated
Exodus 6:24 provides a genealogical account of the sons of Korah, identifying them as Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. This verse is part of a larger narrative that details the lineage of the Levites, emphasizing the importance of family and tribal connections within the community of Israel. The mention of these names links them to the significant events and roles played by their ancestor Korah, who is known for his rebellion against Moses, as recounted in Numbers 16.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 6:21 | The sons of Izhar were Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri. |
| 2 | Numbers 16:1–32 | Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted |
| 3 | Numbers 26:9–11 | and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who fought against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 6:22–33 | The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son, |
| 5 | Psalm 84:1–12 | How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of Hosts! |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 8 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — קֹ֔רַח, Ko.rachgenerated
The word בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'descendant' and indicates familial relationships. It can refer to a son, grandson, or even a member of a tribe, highlighting lineage and inheritance.
In this verse, it signifies the direct descendants of Korah, establishing their identity and connection to their ancestor. The use of this term underscores the importance of heritage in the Israelite community.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations agree on the identification of the sons of Korah: Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb is implied in the structure, with the phrase וּבְנֵ֣י קֹ֔רַח (and the sons of Korah) serving as the subject. The verse lists the names of the sons and concludes with a description of their clans.
The structure emphasizes the relationship between the names and their familial identity, presenting them in a straightforward manner typical of genealogical records.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates בֵּן as υἱοὶ, which means 'sons' or 'children.' This choice reflects the same familial connection present in the Hebrew text.
The Greek term maintains the focus on lineage, similar to the Hebrew, and emphasizes the significance of these individuals as descendants of Korah.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Exodus 6:24 lists the sons of Korah: Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These names represent specific individuals who belong to the clans of the Korahites, descendants of Korah, a Levite known for his rebellion against Moses.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The sons of Korah mentioned in this verse are Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph, who are part of the Levite lineage.
The Korahites are significant as they are descendants of Korah, who led a rebellion against Moses, and their lineage is important in the context of Israel's history.
The name 'Elkanah' means 'God has possessed' and is associated with several individuals in the Bible, including Samuel's father.
Genealogy is important in the Bible as it establishes lineage, inheritance, and the fulfillment of God's promises through specific families.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does understanding the lineage of the Korahites enhance our understanding of the biblical narrative?
- What can we learn from the story of Korah and his descendants about the consequences of rebellion?
- In what ways do family ties and heritage play a role in our own lives?
- How can we apply the lessons from the Korahites to our understanding of community and identity?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Origen of Alexandria references the sons of Korah in his commentary, noting their names and meanings as part of a larger theological discussion.
For though there were three sons of Korah whose names we find in the book of Exodus—Aser, which is, by interpretation, “instruction,” and the second Elkana, which is translated “possession of God,” and the third Abiasaph,Early Church Fathers on Exodus 6 →
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Exodus 6:24 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd the sons of Korah,.... The eldest son of Izhar, who, though he proved a bad man, yet many of his posterity were good men, and are often mentioned in general in the titles of some of the psalms of
Read John Gill on Exodus 6 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsExodus 6:24 And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these [are] the families of the Korhites.Ver. 24. And the sons of Korah.] There were of his sons, that died not, departing, as it seems, from their father’ s tents, as all were counselled. Of them came Samuel the prophet, Heman the music master, and other the sons of Korah so oft mentioned in the titles of Psalms.
Read John Trapp on Exodus 6 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(24) The sons of Korah did not partake in his sin, and therefore “died not” (Numbers 26:11), but became the heads of important families.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Exodus 6 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges24. Koraḥ ?’s family. It is stated in Numbers 26:11 that the sons of Koraḥ ? did not perish with their father (Numbers 16:32); and Koraḥ ?ites are mentioned in Numbers 26:58. In much later days the Koraḥ ?ites acted as gate-keepers in the Temple (1 Chronicles 9:19; 1 Chronicles 26:1-19), and also, probably (cf. 2 Chronicles 20:19; and the titles of Psalms 42, 44-49, 84, 85, 87, 88), assisted in some way in the worship of the Temple. For the names, see 1 Chronicles 6:22-23 (where, however, Elkanah is the son of Assir, and Ebiasaph [Abiasaph] the son of Elkanah), Exodus 9:19 (Ebiasaph).
Read Cambridge on Exodus 6 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible23-25. Elisheba, (Elisabeth,) which means, God is her oath, that is, She owns and worships God.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Exodus 6 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites.
The sons of Korah: Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph; these are the families of the Korahites.
The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites.
The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the Korahite clans.
Tyndale line
And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.
And the sons of Korah: Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph; these are the families of the Korahites.
And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph; these are the families of the Korahites.
And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.
Also the sonnes of Korah: Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.
Strictly literal
And the sons of Korah: Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korahites.
And sons of Korah [are] Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these [are] families of the Korhite.
And sons of Korah: Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph; these [are] families of the Korahite.
And the sons of Korach: Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiassaph; these are the families of the Korchites.
The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clan ancestors of the Korahites.
From the Latin
The sons also of Core: Aser, and Elcana, and Abiasaph. These are the kindreds of the Corites.
Simplified
The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the Korahite families.
And the sons of Korah: Assir and Elkanah and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korahites.
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 largely agree, with 7 of the 8 words matched. The Samaritan Pentateuch differs in three words: אסִּ֥יר (Assir), אֲבִיאָסָ֑ף (Abiasaph), and מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת (clans), indicating some variation in the names used.
וּבְנֵ֣י קֹ֔רַח אַסִּ֥יר וְאֶלְקָנָ֖ה וַאֲבִיאָסָ֑ף אֵ֖לֶּה מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת הַקָּרְחִֽי׃
7 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 קרח אסור ואלקנה ואביסף אלה משׁפחות הקרחי
3 words differ from the Masoretic Text: אסור (Assir), אביסף (Abiasaph), משׁפחות (clan)
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 Exodus 6:24
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…
קֹ֫רַח (qo'rach) means 'bald' and refers to several figures in the Old Testament, including a Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron. The entries note Korah as an Edomite name and mention various individuals named Korah, including sons of Esau and a Judahite clan member. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
קֹ֫רַח 37 n.pr.m. (baldness?)
Edomite name
Levite, rebel ag. Moses
a ‘son’ of Hebron, i.e. Judahite clan
base
H7141 קֹ֫רַח (baldness?) . Edomite name
. Levite, rebel ag. Moses
. a ‘son’ of Hebron, i.e. Judahite clan
7141 Qorach ko'rakh
from 7139; ice; Korach, the name of two Edomites and three
Israelites:--Korah.
see HEBREW for 07139
קֹ֫רַח (qo.rach) — Korah.
A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.5;
son of: Esau (H6215) and Oholibamah (H0173);
brother of: Jeush (H3266) and Jalam (H3281);
half-brother of: Eliphaz (H0464) and Reuel (H7467)
§ Korah = "bald"
1) son of Izhar, grandson of Kohath, great grandson of Levi and leader of the rebellion of the Israelites against Moses and Aaron while in the wilderness; punished and died by an earthquake and flames of fire
2) the 3rd son of Esau by Aholibamah and one of the dukes of Edom
3) son of Eliphaz by Adah, duke of Edom, and nephew of 1
4) one of the 'sons' of Hebron
קֹ֫רַח (qo.rach) — Korah.
A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Gen.36.16;
son of: Eliphaz (H0464);
brother of: Teman (H8487), Omar (H0201), Zepho (H6825), Gatam (H1609), Kenaz (H7073) and Amalek (H6002H)
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
ko'-ra, (~qorach], "baldness," possibly; Kore):
(1) One of the 3 sons of Oholibamah, Esau's Hivite wife. The account says that the 3 were born in Canaan before Esau withdrew to the Seir mountain country. They are mentioned 3 times in the brief account from 3 points of view (Ge 36:5,14,18;, 1Ch 1:35), the 3rd mention being in the list of "chiefs."
(2) One of the sons of Eliphaz, the son of Adah, Esau's Hittite wife (Ge 36:16). He is mentioned as one of the Edomite "chiefs."
If one has the habit, finding a statement anywhere, of thinking that the statement ought to be changed into something else, he will be interested in the attempts to identify these Edomite Korahs with Korah (3).
Korah
Ice, hail. (1.) The third son of Esau, by Aholibamah (Gen. 36:14; 1 Chr. 1:35).
(2.) A Levite, the son of Izhar, the brother of Amram, the father of Moses and Aaron (Ex. 6:21). The institution of the Aaronic priesthood and the Levitical service at Sinai was a great religious revolution. The old priesthood of the heads of families passed away. This gave rise to murmurings and discontent, while the Israelites were encamped at Kadesh for the first time, which came to a head in a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, headed by Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Two hundred and fifty princes, “men of renown” i.e., well-known men from among the other tribes, joined this conspiracy. The whole company demanded of Moses and Aaron that the old…
(baldness). Third son of Esau by Aholibamah. (Genesis 36:5,14,18; 1 Chronicles 1:35) He was born in Canaan before Esau migrated to Mount Seir, (Genesis 36:5-9) and was one of the "dukes" of Edom. (B.C. 1790.) Another Edomitish "duke" of this name, sprung from Eliphaz, Esau’s son of Adah. (Genesis 36:16) One of the "sons of Hebron," in (1 Chronicles 2:43) Son of Izhar the son of Kohath the son of Levi. He was leader of the famous rebellion against his cousins Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, for which he paid the penalty of perishing with his followers by an earthquake and flames of fire. (Numbers 16; 26:9-11) The…
A Levite, who rebelled against Moses and Aaron, and so against Jehovah. He was a cousin of Moses; for their fathers Izhar and Amram were brothers, Ex 6:16-21. He was jealous of the civil authority and priestly dignity conferred by God upon Moses and Aaron, his own cousins, while he was simply a Levite; and to obtain a part at least of their power for himself, he stirred up a factious spirit in the people. Too much, alas, of what may seem to be zeal for the honor of God, has its true character displayed in the pride and ambition of this rebellious Levite. The two hundred and fifty Levites whom he had enticed to join him were destroyed by fire from the Lord; while Korah, Dathan, and Abiram were swallowed up by the miraculous opening of the earth, Nu 26:11; and the Korahites or…
אַסִּיר (as.sir) refers to a name meaning "prisoner" and identifies two individuals from the tribe of Levi. One is a son of Korah, and the other is a son of Ebiasaph, both mentioned in the context of the Exodus and wilderness periods. The name appears in Exodus 6:24 and 1 Chronicles 6:23.
אַסִּיר n.pr.m. son of Korah; called son of Ebiasaph
base
H617 אַסִּיר son of Korah; called son of Ebiasaph
617 'Acciyr as-sere'
the same as 616; prisoner; Assir, the name of two
Israelites:--Assir.
see HEBREW for 0616
אַסִּיר (as.sir) — Assir.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.24;
son of: Korah (H7141I);
brother of: Elkanah (H0511) and Ebiasaph (H0043)
§ Assir = "prisoner"
1) a son of Korah
2) a son of Ebiasaph
3) a son of Jeconiah
אַסִּיר (as.sir) — Assir.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.23;
son of: Ebiasaph (H0043);
brother of: Kore (H6981);
father of: Tahath (H8480H)
§ Assir = "prisoner"
1) a son of Korah
2) a son of Ebiasaph
3) a son of Jeconiah
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
as'-er (accir, "captive"):
(1) A Levite of the family of Korah (Ex 6:24; 1Ch 6:22).
(2) A son of Ebiasaph and grandson of Assir. Samuel was descended from him (1Ch 6:23).
(3) A son of Jeconiah, king of Judah, according to the King James Version and the Revised Version, margin and the American Revised Version, margin. It is a question whether the Assir of this passage (1Ch 3:17) is not a common adjective modifying Jeconiah. The the American Standard Revised Version and the Revised Version (British and American) render it "the captive." It is to be noticed, however, that there is no definite article in the Hebrew.
(captive). Son of Korah. (Exodus 6:24; 1 Chronicles 6:22) Son of Ebiasaph, and a forefather of Samuel (1 Chronicles 6:23,37) Son of Jeconiah, (1 Chronicles 3:17) unless "Jeconiah the captive" be the true rendering.
prisoner; fettered
The Hebrew word אֶלְקָנָה (Elqanah) means 'God has created' or 'God has taken possession.' It refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, including Samuel's father, a ruler during Ahaz's reign, and various Levites. The name is composed of elements meaning 'God' and 'to obtain.' It is first mentioned in Exodus 6:24.
אֶלְקָנָה n.pr.m. (God has created, or taken possession)
father of Samuel
son of Korah
a ruler in Jerusalem in the time of Ahaz
one of David’s warriors
several Levites
base
H511 אֶלְקָנָה (God has created, or taken possession) . father of Samuel
. son of Korah
. a ruler in Jerusalem in the time of Ahaz
. one of David’s warriors
. several Levites
511 'Elqanah el-kaw-naw'
from 410 and 7069; God has obtained; Elkanah, the name of
several Israelites:--Elkanah.
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 07069
אֶלְקָנָה (el.qa.nah) — Elkanah.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.24;
son of: Korah (H7141I);
brother of: Assir (H0617) and Ebiasaph (H0043)
§ Elkanah = "God has possessed" or "God has created"
1) Samuel's father
2) a ruler in Jerusalem in the time of king Ahaz
3) one of David's mighty warriors
4) son of Korah
5) several Levites
אֶלְקָנָה (el.qa.nah) — Elkanah.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.1;
son of: Jeroham (H3395); married to Hannah (H2584) and Peninnah (H6444);
father of: Samuel (H8050)
§ Elkanah = "God has possessed" or "God has created"
1) Samuel's father
2) a ruler in Jerusalem in the time of king Ahaz
3) one of David's mighty warriors
4) son of Korah
5) several Levites
אֶלְקָנָה (el.qa.nah) — Elkanah.
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
el-ka'-na ('elqanah, "God has possessed"):
(1) An Ephraimite, the father of Samuel (1Sa 1:1-28; 2:11-20). Of his two wives, Hannah, the childless, was best beloved. At Shiloh she received through Eli the promise of a son. Elkanah, with Hannah, took the young Samuel to Shiloh when he was weaned, and left him with EIi as their offering to Yahweh. They were blessed with three other sons and two daughters.
Elkanah
God-created. (1.) The second son of Korah (Ex. 6:24), or, according to 1 Chr. 6:22, 23, more correctly his grandson.
(2.) Another Levite of the line of Heman the singer, although he does not seem to have performed any of the usual Levitical offices. He was father of Samuel the prophet (1 Chr. 6:27, 34). He was “an Ephrathite” (1 Sam. 1:1, 4, 8), but lived at Ramah, a man of wealth and high position. He had two wives, Hannah, who was the mother of Samuel, and Peninnah.
God the zealous; the zeal of God
אֲבִיאָסָף (Abiy'acaph) means 'my father has gathered' and refers to a descendant of Korah, a Levite mentioned in Exodus 6:24. The name appears in different forms, including 'Ebiasaph' in some texts. It is built from the roots for 'father' and 'gathering,' indicating a familial connection to gathering.
H23 אֲבִיאָסָף (my father has gathered) son (descendant) of Korah
23 'Abiy'acaph ab-ee-aw-sawf'
from 1 and 622; father of gathering (i.e. gatherer);
Abiasaph, an Israelite:--Abiasaph.
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0622
אֲבִיאָסָף (a.vi.a.saph) — Abiasaph.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.24;
son of: Korah (H7141I);
brother of: Assir (H0617) and Elkanah (H0511);
father of: Assir (H0617H) and Kore (H6981); also called Abiasaph at Exo.6.24; Asaph at 1Ch.26.1;
Another name of ev.ya.saph (אֶבְיָסָף, אֲבִיאָסָף "Ebiasaph" H0043)
§ Abiasaph = "my father has gathered"
son (descendant) of Korah
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
a-bi'-a-saf, ab-i-a'-saf ('abhi-'acaph, "my father has gathered"): A descendant of Kohath the son of Levi (Ex 6:24; 1Ch 6:23,37 (1Ch 8,22);1Ch 9:19). In Chronicles the name is 'ebh-yacaph, which seems to be a mere variant spelling. The Samaritan version has the same form in Exodus. The list in Exodus terminates with Abiasaph, who is to be regarded as the contemporary of Phinehas, the grandson of Aaron. The two lists in 1Ch 6 lead up to the prophet Samuel and the singing companies which David is said to have organized. The list in 1Ch 9 leads up to the Korahite porters of the time of Nehemiah. Apparently all the lists intentionally omit names, just names enough being given in each to indicate the line. Willis J. Beecher
Abiasaph
Father of gathering; the gatherer, the youngest of the three sons of Korah the Levite, head of a family of Korhites (Ex. 6:24); called Ebisaph (1 Chr. 6:37).
(father of gathering, i.e. gathered), (Exodus 6:24) otherwise written Ebi/asaph. (1 Chronicles 6:23,37; 9:19) one of the descendants of Korah, and head of the Korhites. Among the remarkable descendants of Abiasaph were Samuel the prophet, (1 Samuel 1:11) and Heman the singer.
consuming father; gathering
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…
קָרְחִי (Qorchiy) is an adjective meaning 'Korahite,' referring to descendants of Korah, a figure from the tribe of Levi. The term is derived from קֹרַח (Korah), and it identifies individuals associated with him, as noted in Exodus 6:21. The entries collectively emphasize its patronymic nature, linking it to the lineage of Korah.
קָרְחִי adj.gent. of קֹרַח
base
H7145 קָרְחִי adj. gent. of קֹרַח
7145 Qorchiy kor-khee'
patronymic from 7141; a Korchite (collectively) or
descendants of Korach:--Korahite, Korathite, sons of Kore,
Korhite.
see HEBREW for 07141
קׇרְחִי (qor.chi) — Korahite.
Someone descended from Korah who was a man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.21;
son of: Izhar (H3324);
brother of: Nepheg (H5298), Zichri (H2147) and Shelomith (H8019A);
father of: Assir (H0617), Elkanah (H0511) and Ebiasaph (H0043)
Group of qo.rach (קֹ֫רַח "Korah" H7141I)
§ Korahite = "one of Korah"
descendants of Korah the son of Levi
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa