Genesis 46:16 — Word Study
WLCוּבְנֵ֣י גָ֔ד צִפְי֥וֹן וְחַגִּ֖י שׁוּנִ֣י וְאֶצְבֹּ֑ן עֵרִ֥י וַֽאֲרוֹדִ֖י וְאַרְאֵלִֽי׃
BSAThe sonsbên [descendants, offspring] of GadGâd [the seventh son of Jacob and founder of the tribe of Gad] ZiphionTsiphyôwn△ [lookout, one who sees afar] HaggiChaggîy [festive, celebratory] ShuniShûwnîy [a man of the wilderness] EzbonʼEtsbôwn [hastening to discern] EriʻÊrîy [watchful, vigilant] ArodiʼĂrôwdîy [I shall descend, a descendant of Arod] and AreliʼArʼêlîy [lion of God]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּבְנֵ֣י | and [the] sons of | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct |
| גָ֔ד | Gad | Noun proper masculine |
| צִפְי֥וֹן | Zephon | Noun proper masculine |
| וְחַגִּ֖י | and Haggi | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| שׁוּנִ֣י | Shuni | Noun proper masculine |
| וְאֶצְבֹּ֑ן | and Ezbon | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| עֵרִ֥י | Eri | Noun proper masculine |
| וַֽאֲרוֹדִ֖י | and Arodi | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְאַרְאֵלִֽי׃ | and Areli | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. |
| KJV | ¶ And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli. |
| ASV | And the sons of Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli. |
| YLT | And sons of Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli. |
| WEB | The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. |
| BBE | And the sons of Gad: Ziphion and Haggi, Shuni and Ezbon, Eri and Arodi and Areli; |
All translations agree on the names listed in this verse.
The verse consists of a main clause followed by a list of names, typical for genealogical records.
5 commentators on this verse
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1 of 9 occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament — a word chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — Genesis 46:16
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Context — The Descendants of Jacobgenerated
Genesis 46:16 lists the sons of Gad, one of Jacob's twelve sons. This genealogy highlights the lineage of the tribes of Israel, which is significant for understanding the history and identity of the Israelite people. The mention of Gad's sons illustrates the importance of family and heritage in biblical narratives, as seen throughout the Old Testament.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 30:11 | Then Leah said, “How fortunate!” So she named him Gad. |
| 2 | Genesis 35:26 | And the sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah were Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan-aram. |
| 3 | Genesis 49:19 | Gad will be attacked by raiders, but he will attack their heels. |
| 4 | Numbers 1:11–24 | from Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni; |
| 5 | Numbers 26:15–17 | These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — גָּד, Gadgenerated
The name גָּד (Gad) refers to a son of Jacob and the founder of the tribe of Gad. It is a proper noun, indicating both the individual and the tribe descended from him. The name means 'troop' and signifies a connection to military strength and valor.
Gad is also associated with a prophet during David's reign, indicating his importance in Israel's history. The parsing as a noun proper masculine shows that it is a name, not a common noun, emphasizing its role in the genealogical context.
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 structure of the verse is straightforward, with a main clause listing the sons of Gad. The finite verb is implied, as the sentence begins with the subject וּבְנֵ֣י (and the sons of), followed by a series of noun phrases that name each son.
This construction emphasizes the lineage and names of the sons, presenting them in a clear and direct manner, typical of genealogical listings in Hebrew.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates גָּד as γαδ, maintaining the name's identity. This choice reflects a direct correspondence to the Hebrew, indicating continuity in the understanding of Gad's significance.
The Greek translation also preserves the names of Gad's sons, showing a consistent tradition in the transmission of these genealogical details.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Genesis 46:16 lists the sons of Gad, including Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. Each name has a meaning that reflects characteristics or roles, such as 'lookout' for Ziphion and 'lion of God' for Areli. This verse shows the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The name Gad means 'troop' and signifies strength and valor, reflecting the characteristics of his descendants.
The names highlight the lineage and roles within the tribe, which is significant for the identity of the Israelite people.
This verse is part of the genealogy that establishes the tribes of Israel, which is foundational for understanding their history and heritage.
The meanings of the names can provide insight into the characteristics valued by the Israelites and their understanding of identity and family.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What does it mean to you to be part of a family or lineage?
- How do the names and their meanings reflect the values of the culture in which they were given?
- In what ways do you see the importance of heritage in your own life?
- How can understanding these names deepen your appreciation for the biblical narrative?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Genesis 46:16 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd the sons of Gad,.... A son of Jacob by Zilpah, Leah's maid; for the historian, before he proceeds to give an account of his sons by Rachel, finishes the account of all his sons by Leah and her
Read John Gill on Genesis 46 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli. The sons of Gad - Ziphion, or Zephon, Ezbon, or Ozni (Numbers 26:15-16).
Read Robert Jamieson on Genesis 46 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(16) Gad, the eldest of the sons of Zilpah, has seven eons: Numbers 26:15-17. Ziphion,Zephon,Haggi,Haggi,Shuni,Shuni,Ezbon,Ozni,Eri,Eri.Arodi,Arod,Areli.Areli.In 1 Chronicles 5:11-15 only the registration of the Gadites is given in the time of King Jotham.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Genesis 46 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges16. sons of Gad] A different enumeration is found in 1 Chronicles 5:11-17. Ziphion] In Numbers 26:15, Zephon. Zaphon a Gadite city, Joshua 13:27.
Read Cambridge on Genesis 46 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the BibleTHE MUSTER-ROLL OF ISRAEL, Genesis 46:8-27. “There is a painstaking minuteness in the dates and statistics of this history, which stands in wonderful contrast with the round numbers and vague statements of mythical narratives.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Genesis 46 →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 Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
The sons of Gad: Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
Tyndale line
¶ And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.
And the sons of Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.
And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.
And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggai, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.
Also the sonnes of Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.
Strictly literal
And the sons of Gad: Ziphion and Haggi, Shuni and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.
And sons of Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.
And sons of Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.
And the sons of Gad: Ziphyon, and Chaggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, 'Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.
The sons of Gad were Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
From the Latin
The sons of Gad: Sephian and Haggi and Suni and Esebon and Heri and Arodi and Areli.
Simplified
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
And the sons of Gad: Ziphion and Haggi, Shuni and Ezbon, Eri and Arodi and Areli;
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 lists the names as וּבְנֵ֣י גָ֔ד, which aligns closely with the Septuagint's rendering. The Samaritan Pentateuch differs in four names: צפון (Zephon), אצבעון (Ezbon), עדי (Eri), and ארולי (Areli), indicating some variation in the tradition.
וּבְנֵ֣י גָ֔ד צִפְי֥וֹן וְחַגִּ֖י שׁוּנִ֣י וְאֶצְבֹּ֑ן עֵרִ֥י וַֽאֲרוֹדִ֖י וְאַרְאֵלִֽי׃
7 of the 9 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 גד צפון וחגי ושׁוני ואצבעון עדי וארודי וארולי
4 words differ from the Masoretic Text: צפון (Zephon), אצבעון (Ezbon), עדי (Eri), ארולי (Areli)
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 Genesis 46:16
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…
גָּד (Gad) refers to a son of Jacob and Zilpah, as well as the tribe descended from him. The name means 'troop' and is associated with a prophet during David's time. Gad is first mentioned in Genesis 30:11 and is noted for his role in David's reign, including contributions to musical arrangements and involvement in census events.
גָּד 71 n.pr.m. (fortunatus?)
son of Jacob and Zilpah
a prophet in David's time
base
H1410 גָּד . son of Jacob and Zilpah
. a prophet in David's time
1410 Gad gawd
from 1464; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its
territory; also a prophet:--Gad.
see HEBREW for 01464
גָּד (gad) — Gad.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.11;
son of: Israel (H3478) and Zilpah (H2153);
brother of: Asher (H0836);
half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144);
father of: Ziphion (H6837), Haggi (H2291), Shuni (H7764), Ezbon (H0675), Eri (H6179), Arod (H0720) and Areli (H0692)
§ Gad = "troop"
1) seventh son of Jacob by Zilpah, Leah's handmaid, and full brother of Asher.
2) the tribe descended from Gad
3) a prophet during the time of David; appears to have joined David when in the hold; reappears in connection with the punishment for taking a census; also assisted in the arrangements for the musical service of the "house of God"
גָּד (gad) — Gad.
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Gad
Fortune; luck. (1.) Jacob’s seventh son, by Zilpah, Leah’s handmaid, and the brother of Asher (Gen. 30:11-13; 46:16, 18). In the Authorized Version of 30:11 the words, “A troop cometh: and she called,” etc., should rather be rendered, “In fortune [R.V., ‘Fortunate’]: and she called,” etc., or “Fortune cometh,” etc.
The tribe of Gad during the march through the wilderness had their place with Simeon and Reuben on the south side of the tabernacle (Num. 2:14). The tribes of Reuben and Gad continued all through their history to follow the pastoral pursuits of the patriarchs (Num. 32:1-5).
(a troop). Jacob’s seventh son, the first-born of Zilpah, Leah’s maid, and whole-brother to Asher. (Genesis 30;11-13; 46:16,18) (B.C. 1753-1740.) "The seer," or "the king’s seer," i.e. David’s (1 Chronicles 29:29; 2 Chronicles 29:25) was a "prophet" who appears to have joined David when in the old. (1 Samuel 22:5) (B.C. 1061.) He reappears in connection with the punishment inflicted for the numbering of the people. (2 Samuel 24:11-19; 1 Chronicles 21:9-19) He wrote a book of the Acts of David, (1 Chronicles 29:29) and also assisted in the arrangements for the…
Prosperity, fortune,
1. Son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah’s servant, Ge 30:11. Leah called him Gad, and said, "A troop cometh." Compare Ge 49:19; but many Hebrew scholars prefer the rendering, good fortune or prosperity cometh. The tribe of Gad came out of Egypt in number forty-five thousand six hundred and fifty, Ge 46:16 Nu 1:24. After the defeat of the kings Og and Sihon, Gad and Reuben desired to have their allotment east of Jordan, alleging their great number of cattle. Moses granted their request, on condition that they should accompany their brethren, and assist in conquering the land west of Jordan, Nu 32:1-42. The…
a band; a troop
צִפְיוֹן (Tsiphyown) refers to Ziphion, a son of Gad, mentioned in Genesis 46:16. The name may mean 'lookout' and is associated with the family of Zephonites. He is also referred to as Zephon in Numbers 26:15. The word is derived from a root meaning 'watch-tower'.
צִפְיוֹן n.pr.m. son of Gad (? gaze), = צְפוֹן
base
H6837 צִפְיוֹן son of Gad
6837 Tsiphyown tsif-yone'
from 6822; watch-tower; Tsiphjon, an Israelite:--Ziphion.
Compare 6827.
see HEBREW for 06822
see HEBREW for 06827
צִפְיוֹן (tsiph.yon) — Ziphion.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16;
son of: Gad (H1410);
brother of: Haggi (H2291), Shuni (H7764), Ezbon (H0675), Eri (H6179), Arod (H0720) and Areli (H0692); also called Zephon at Num.26.15;
§ Ziphion = "lookout"
1) a son of Gad and progenitor of the family of Zephonites
1a) also 'Zephon'
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
ze'-fon.
See ZIPHION.
(watch), the son of Gad, (Numbers 26:15) and ancestor of the family of the Zephonites. Called ZIPHION In (Genesis 46:16) (B.C. 1706.)
→ Son of Gad Nu 26:15
חַגִּי (Chaggiy) means 'festal' and refers to a man from the tribe of Gad, specifically the second son of Gad. The term can also denote his descendants, known as Haggites. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to celebrate' and is used in various contexts related to lineage and festivity.
חַגִּי n.pr.m. (festal)
son of Gad
adj. gent. as subst. coll.
base
H2291 חַגִּי (festal) . son of Gad
. adj. gent.
2291 Chaggiy khag-ghee'
from 2287; festive, Chaggi, an Israelite; also
(patronymically) a Chaggite, or descendant of the
same:--Haggi, Haggites.
see HEBREW for 02287
חַגִּי (chag.gi) — Haggi.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16;
son of: Gad (H1410);
brother of: Ziphion (H6837), Shuni (H7764), Ezbon (H0675), Eri (H6179), Arod (H0720) and Areli (H0692)
§ Haggi = "festive"
1) second son of Gad
adj
2) descendants of Haggi, a Gadite
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
(festive), second son of Gad. (Genesis 46:16; Numbers 26:15)
שׁוּנִי (Shuwniy) refers to a male personal name associated with the tribe of Gad, mentioned in Genesis 46:16. It signifies a descendant of Gad and is linked to the family of the Shunites. The name may imply a meaning related to being 'fortunate.' The entries indicate that it is both a proper name and an adjective for the Shunites.
שׁוּנִי
n.pr.m. in Gad
adj.gent. of 1
base
H7764 שׁוּנִי . n. pr. m. in Gad
. adj. gent. of 1
7764 Shuwniy shoo-nee'
from an unused root meaning to rest; quiet; Shuni, an
Israelite:--Shuni.
שׁוּנִי (shu.ni) — Shuni.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16;
son of: Gad (H1410);
brother of: Ziphion (H6837), Haggi (H2291), Ezbon (H0675), Eri (H6179), Arod (H0720) and Areli (H0692)
Also named: shu.ni (שׁוּנִי "Shunite" H7765)
§ Shuni = "fortunate"
son of Gad and progenitor of the family of Shunites
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
(fortunate), son of Gad, and founder of the family of the Shunites. (Genesis 46:16; Numbers 26:15) (B.C. 1706.)
changed; sleeping
The Hebrew word אֶצְבּוֹן (etsbown) refers to two individuals in the Old Testament: one is a son of Gad and the other a grandson of Benjamin. Both figures are associated with the tribes of Israel, with the Gadite mentioned in Genesis 46:16 and the Benjamite in 1 Chronicles 7:7. The name is noted to mean 'hasting to discern: I will be enlargement.'
אֶצְבּוֹן n.pr.m.
a son of Gad
a grandson of Benjamin
base
H675 אֶצְבּוֹן . a son of Gad
. a grandson of Benjamin
675 'Etsbown ets-bone'
or mEtsbon {ets-bone'}; of uncertain derivation; Etsbon, the
name of two Israelites:--Ezbon.
אֶצְבּוֹן (ets.bon) — Ezbon.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16;
son of: Gad (H1410);
brother of: Ziphion (H6837), Haggi (H2291), Shuni (H7764), Eri (H6179), Arod (H0720) and Areli (H0692); also called Ozni at Num.26.16;
§ Ezbon = "hasting to discern: I will be enlargement"
1) a son of Gad
2) grandson of Benjamin
אֶצְבּוֹן (ets.bon) — Ezbon.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.7;
son of: Bela (H1106A);
brother of: Ard (H0714H), Naaman (H5283H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031), Abishua (H0050H) and Ahoah (H0265)
§ Ezbon = "hasting to discern: I will be enlargement"
1) a son of Gad
2) grandson of Benjamin
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
ez'-bon:
(1) ('etsbon; Peshitta, 'etsba`on; Septuagint Thasoban): A son of Gad (Ge 46:16) = Ozni of Nu 26:16 (see OZNI).
(2) ('etsbon; Septuagint Asebon): In 1Ch 7:7 is said to be a grandson of Benjamin. Curtis (Ch., 148) holds that the genealogical table there is that of Zebulun and not Benjamin, and says that Ezbon suggests Ibzan (Jud 12:8-10), a minor judge of Bethlehem of Zebulun (Moore, Judges, 310).
(working). Son of Gad, and founder of one of the Gadite families. (Genesis 46:16; Numbers 26:16) Son of Bela, the son of Benjamin according to (1 Chronicles 7:7)
hastening to understand
עֵרִי (Eriy) refers to a man from the tribe of Gad, noted in the Old Testament as a son of Gad and a progenitor of the Erites. The name is derived from a root meaning 'watchful.' He is mentioned in Genesis 46:16, alongside his brothers.
עֵרִי n.pr.m. a son of Gad
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H6179 עֵרִי a son of Gad
6179 `Eriy ay-ree'
from 5782; watchful; Eri, an Israelite:--Eri.
see HEBREW for 05782
עֵרִי (e.ri) — Eri.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16;
son of: Gad (H1410);
brother of: Ziphion (H6837), Haggi (H2291), Shuni (H7764), Ezbon (H0675), Arod (H0720) and Areli (H0692)
Also named: e.ri (עֵרִי "Erite" H6180)
§ Eri = "watchful"
son of Gad and progenitor of the family of Erites
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
(watchful), son of Gad, (Genesis 46:16) and ancestor of the Erites. (Numbers 26:16)
my city
אֲרוֹדִי (Arowdiy) is a Hebrew term meaning 'Arodi' or 'descendant of Arod.' It is a patronymic derived from אֲרוֹד (Arod), referring to a member of the tribe of Gad. The word is associated with individuals mentioned in Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:17, indicating a lineage connected to Arod.
אֲרוֹדִי adj.gent. c. art. as n.pr.coll.
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H722 אֲרוֹדִי
722 'Arowdiy ar-o-dee'
patronymic from 721; an Arodite or descendant of
Arod:--Arodi, Arodites.
see HEBREW for 0721
אֲרוֹדִי (a.ro.di) — Arodi.
Someone descended from Arod, a man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16;
son of: Gad (H1410);
brother of: Ziphion (H6837), Haggi (H2291), Shuni (H7764), Ezbon (H0675), Eri (H6179) and Areli (H0692); also called Arod at Num.26.17;
Another name of a.rod (אֲרוֹד "Arod" H0720)
§ Arodi or Arodites = "I shall subdue: I shall roam"
descendants of Arod
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
ar'-o-di. See AROD.
[AROD]
→ Descendants of Arod Ge 46:16
אַרְאֵלִי (Ar'eliy) refers to a son of Gad, one of the tribes of Israel, and is associated with the term 'Arelite,' which denotes his descendants. The name is derived from a root meaning 'heroic' and can be interpreted as 'lion of God.' He is first mentioned in Genesis 46:16, where his family connections are outlined.
אַרְאֵלִי n.pr.m. a son of Gad; also adj.gent. c. art. as n.pr.coll.
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H692 אַרְאֵלִי a son of Gad
692 'Ar'eliy ar-ay-lee'
from 691; heroic; Areli (or an Arelite, collectively), an
Israelite and his descendants:--Areli, Arelites.
see HEBREW for 0691
אַרְאֵלִי (ar.e.li) — Areli.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16;
son of: Gad (H1410);
brother of: Ziphion (H6837), Haggi (H2291), Shuni (H7764), Ezbon (H0675), Eri (H6179) and Arod (H0720)
§ Areli = "lion of God"
1) a son of Gad
2) those of the family of Areli (pater adj-Arelites)
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
(heroic), a son of Gad. (Genesis 46:16; Numbers 26:17) His descendants are called Arelites. Numb 26:17.
the light or vision of God
→ Son of Gad Ge 46:16