Numbers 3:30 — Word Study
WLCוּנְשִׂ֥יא בֵֽית־ אָ֖ב לְמִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת הַקְּהָתִ֑י אֶלִיצָפָ֖ן בֶּן־ עֻזִּיאֵֽל׃
BSAand the leadernâsîyʼ [chief, prince] of the familiesbayith [clans, tribes] of the KohathitesQŏhâthîy [descendants of Kohath, a Levite] was ElizaphanʼĔlîytsâphân [a leader in Israel] sonbên [descendant, offspring] of UzzielʻUzzîyʼêl [my strength is God]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּנְשִׂ֥יא | and [the] leader of | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| בֵֽית־ | [the] house of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| אָ֖ב | a father | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| לְמִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת | of [the] clans of | Preposition, noun common feminine plural construct |
| הַקְּהָתִ֑י | the Kohathite[s] | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
| אֶלִיצָפָ֖ן | [was] Elizaphan | Noun proper masculine |
| בֶּן־ | [the] son of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| עֻזִּיאֵֽל׃ | Uzziel | Noun proper masculine |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | and the leader of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel. |
| KJV | And the chief of the house of the father of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel. |
| ASV | And the prince of the fathers’ house of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel. |
| YLT | And the prince of a father's house for the families of the Kohathite [is] Elizaphan son of Uzziel. |
| WEB | The prince of the fathers’ house of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel. |
| BBE | Their chief is Elizaphan, the son of Uzziel. |
Where they part company is נָשִׂיא — see How Translations Differ.
The structure is straightforward, with a single main clause presenting the leader's identity and lineage.
4 commentators on this verse
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Numbers 3:30
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — The Organization of the Levitesgenerated
Numbers 3:30 describes the leadership structure among the Kohathites, a family group within the tribe of Levi. Elizaphan is identified as their leader, indicating the importance of leadership roles in the community. This organization was essential for the orderly conduct of the Israelites' worship and service in the tabernacle, as detailed in the surrounding verses.
Cross References
The Key Word — נָשִׂיא, u.ne.Si'generated
The word נָשִׂיא (naśi') refers to a leader or chief, often associated with authority and governance. It is derived from a root meaning 'to lift up', indicating a position of prominence. In this context, it highlights Elizaphan's role as a leader among the Kohathites, emphasizing the significance of leadership in the Israelite community.
This noun is in the construct state, linking it to the following words, indicating that Elizaphan is the leader of the families of the Kohathites. The parsing as a masculine singular noun shows that it refers specifically to an individual leader.
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 main clause features the finite verb הָיָה (was), with the subject being the noun phrase נָשִׂיא (leader) followed by a series of noun phrases that specify the leader's affiliation and lineage. The structure emphasizes the identity of Elizaphan as the leader of the Kohathite families.
The order of Hebrew places the subject at the beginning, which gives prominence to Elizaphan's leadership role. The subsequent phrases provide essential details about his lineage and the families he leads.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates נָשִׂיא as ἄρξων (arxōn), which means 'ruler' or 'leader'. This choice reflects a broader interpretation of leadership, emphasizing authority and governance within the community.
The use of οἴκου (oikou) for בֵֽית־ (house) indicates a focus on the familial aspect of leadership, aligning with the Hebrew understanding of clans and families.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Numbers 3:30 tells us that Elizaphan, the son of Uzziel, was the leader of the Kohathite families. This verse highlights the organization of the Levites and their roles in the service of the tabernacle.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Elizaphan was a leader among the Kohathites, a family group in the tribe of Levi, responsible for specific duties related to the tabernacle.
Kohathite refers to a descendant of Kohath, one of the sons of Levi, indicating a specific family line within the Levites.
The leadership structure among the Kohathites ensured proper organization and responsibilities in the worship and service of God, reflecting the importance of order in the Israelite community.
Uzziel was the father of Elizaphan, linking Elizaphan's leadership to a specific lineage within the tribe of Levi.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does the organization of the Levites reflect the importance of leadership in our communities today?
- What can we learn from Elizaphan's role as a leader among the Kohathites?
- In what ways can we honor our family heritage, similar to how the Kohathites are recognized by their lineage?
- How does understanding the roles of leaders in the Bible impact our view of authority in the church today?
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Numbers 3:30 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd the chief of the house of the father of the families of the Kohathites [shall be] Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.
Read John Gill on Numbers 3 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryIn the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were eight thousand and six hundred, keeping the charge of the sanctuary. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on Numbers 3 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges21–39. The Levitical families and their duties. Notice that narrative in Numbers 3:21 f., 27 f., 33 f., 39 alternates with commands in Numbers 3:23-26; Numbers 3:29-32; Numbers 3:35-38. It is one of the many indications that the priestly portions of the book were the composite work of more than one writer.
Read Cambridge on Numbers 3 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible30. Elizaphan was of the youngest family of the Kohathites. Three other families outranked his in seniority.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Numbers 3 →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
and the leader of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.
The prince of the fathers’ house of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.
and the leader of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.
Now the leader of the clan of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.
Tyndale line
And the chief of the house of the father of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.
And the prince of the fathers’ house of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.
And the prince of the fathers’ house of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.
And the chief of the house of the father of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.
The captaine and auncient of the house, and families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the sonne of Vzziel:
Strictly literal
And the prince of the father's house of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.
And the prince of a father's house for the families of the Kohathite [is] Elizaphan son of Uzziel.
And the prince of a father’s house for the families of the Kohathite [is] Elizaphan son of Uzziel.
And the prince of the division of the families of the Kehathites was Elizaphan the son of 'Uzziel.
Elizaphan son of Uzziel must lead the clans of the Kohathites.
From the Latin
And their prince shall be Elisaphan the son of Oziel:
Simplified
The leader of the Kohath families was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.
Their chief is Elizaphan, the son of Uzziel.
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 states, "וּנְשִׂ֥יא בֵֽית־ אָ֖ב לְמִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת הַקְּהָתִ֑י אֶלִיצָפָ֖ן בֶּן־ עֻזִּיאֵֽל׃" which translates to "and the leader of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel." The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text in meaning, matching all eight words in a word-by-word correspondence, although its word order differs. The Samaritan Pentateuch differs from the Masoretic Text by using the word "משׁפחות" (clan) instead of "מִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת" (families), but otherwise aligns with the same structure and meaning as the Masoretic Text.
וּנְשִׂ֥יא בֵֽית־ אָ֖ב לְמִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת הַקְּהָתִ֑י אֶלִיצָפָ֖ן בֶּן־ עֻזִּיאֵֽל׃
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.
ונשׂיא בית אב למשׁפחות הקהתי אליצפן בן עזיאל
1 word differs from the Masoretic Text: 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 Numbers 3:30
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.
נָשִׂיא (nasiy') refers to an exalted figure, such as a chief, prince, or ruler, and also denotes a rising mist or vapor. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to lift up.' Its meanings encompass leadership roles and atmospheric phenomena, as noted in various lexicons.
נָשִׂיא 128 n.m. one lifted up, i.e. a chief prince
base
[נָשִׂיא] n.[m.] rising mist, vapour
base
H5387a נָשִׂיא one lifted up, i.e. a chief prince H5387b נָשִׂיא rising mist, vapour
5387 nasiy' naw-see'
or nasi8 {naw-see'}; from 5375; properly, an exalted one,
i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist:--captain, chief,
cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour.
see HEBREW for 0nasi8
see HEBREW for 05375
נָשִׂיא (na.si) — leader.
one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
נָשִׂיא (na.si) — mist.
rising mist, vapour
Conj | N-ms — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/Ncmsc
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…
The Hebrew word בַּיִת (*bayith*) means 'house' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including dwelling, family, and place. It can refer to physical structures, such as homes and temples, as well as metaphorical uses like the body or household affairs. The word is built from the root related to 'between' and appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.
בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between
base
בַּ֫יִת 2034 n.m. house
house
place
receptacle
of house as containing a family
household, family (592 t.)
house, including household affairs
lit. housewards, hence metaph. inwards
מִבַּיִת
adv. on the inside
prep. within
base
H1004a בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between H1004b בַּ֫יִת house
1004 bayith bah'-yith
probably from 1129 abbreviated; a house (in the greatest
variation of applications, especially family, etc.):--court,
daughter, door, + dungeon, family, + forth of, X great as
would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter)house(-hold),
inside(-ward), palace, place, + prison, + steward, + tablet,
temple, web, + within(-out).
see HEBREW for 01129
בֵּית (bet) — place.
nm
place, origin, between
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — house: home.
: home/temple/building
nm
1) house
1a) house, dwelling habitation
1b) shelter or abode of animals
1c) human bodies (fig.)
1d) of Sheol
1e) of abode of light and darkness
1f) of land of Ephraim
2) place
3) receptacle
4) home, house as containing a family
5) household, family
5a) those belonging to the same household
5b) family of descendants, descendants as organized body
6) household affairs
7) inwards (metaph.)
8) (TWOT) temple
adv
9) on the inside
prep
10) within
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(ashbea).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with ash.be.a (אַשְׁבֵּעַ "Ashbea" H0791)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth (Haggan).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with hag (גַּן "Haggan" H1588)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(togarmah).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
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…
אָב (av) means 'father' and encompasses various roles such as the literal father of an individual, God as the father of His people, and the head of a household or clan. It can also refer to an ancestor, originator of a profession, or a figure of respect and protection. Notably, it can imply a ruler or chief in later contexts.
אָב 1101 n.m. father
father of individual
of God as father of his people
head of household, family or clan
ancestor
originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
fig. of producer, generator
fig. of benevolence & protection
term of respect & honor
specif., ruler, chief (late)
base
H1 אָב father . father of individual
. of God as father of his people
. head of household, family or clan
. ancestor
. originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
. fig. of producer, generator
. fig. of benevolence & protection
. term of respect & honor
. specif., ruler, chief (late)
1 'ab awb
a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or
figurative and remote application):--chief,
(fore-)father(-less), X patrimony, principal. Compare names
in "Abi-".
אָב (av) — father.
1) father of an individual
2) of God as father of his people
3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan
4) ancestor
4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person
4b) of people
5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
6) of producer, generator (fig.)
7) of benevolence and protection (fig.)
8) term of respect and honour
9) ruler or chief (spec.)
Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
אָב (av) — (Huram)-abi.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.7.13; also called Huram-abi (KJV: "Huram my father's") at 2Ch.2.13; 4.16;
Combined with chi.ram (חִירָם "Hiram" H2438H)
אָב (av) — father of.
The father of Gibeon, also known as Abiel - a man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.9.1;
son of: Zeror (H6872C); married to Maacah (H4601N);
HNcmsa — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
fa'-ther (Anglo-Saxon, Foeder; German, Vater; Hebrew 'abh, etymology uncertain, found in many cognate languages; Greek pater, from root pa, "nourisher," "protector," "upholder"):
1. Immediate Male Ancestor:
Immediate male ancestor. The father in the Hebrew family, as in the Roman, had supreme rights over his children, could dispose of his daughter in marriage (Ge 29), arrange his son's marriage (Ge 24), sell his children (Ex 21:7), but not his daughter to a stranger (Ne 5:5), had power of life and death, as in the case of Isaac (Ge 22), Jephthah's daughter (Jud 11:34), the sacrificing of his children to Molech (Le 18:21; 20:3-5), etc. Respect, reverence and affection for…
Father
A name applied (1) to any ancestor (Deut. 1:11; 1 Kings 15:11; Matt. 3:9; 23:30, etc.); and (2) as a title of respect to a chief, ruler, or elder, etc. (Judg. 17:10; 18:19; 1 Sam. 10:12; 2 Kings 2:12; Matt. 23:9, etc.). (3) The author or beginner of anything is also so called; e.g., Jabal and Jubal (Gen. 4:20, 21; comp. Job 38:28).
The position and authority of the father as the head of the family are expressly assumed and sanctioned in Scripture, as a likeness of that of the Almighty over his creatures. It lies of course at the root of that so-called patriarchal government, (Genesis 3:16; 1 Corinthians 11:3) which was introductory to the more definite systems which followed, and which in part, but not wholly, superseded it. The father’s blessing was regarded as conferring special benefit, but his malediction special injury, on those on whom it fell, (Genesis 9:25,27; 27:27-40; 48:15,20; 49:1) ... and so also the sin of a parent was held to affect, in certain cases, the welfare of his descendants. (2 Kings…
Is often synonymous with ancestor, founder, or originator, as Ge 4:20-21 Joh 8:56 Ro 4:16. Joseph was a father to Pharoah, Ge 45:8, as his counselor and provider. God is the FATHER of men, as their Creator, De 32:6 Isa 63:16 64:8 Lu 3:38. But as we have forfeited the rights of children by our sins, it is only through Christ that we can call God by that endearing name, "our Father," Joh 20:17 Ro 8:15-17.
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
HR/Ncfpc — Preposition · noun common feminine plural constructHR/Ncfpc
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…
קְהָתִי (Qohathiy) refers to a Kohathite, a descendant of Kohath, who was a member of the tribe of Levi. This term is used collectively to describe the descendants of Kohath, the second son of Levi, and is first mentioned in Genesis 46:11. The word is built from the root for Kohath (קְהָת), indicating a familial connection.
קְהָתִי adj.gent. of foreg. [s.ap.ai]. c. art. הַקּ׳ as subst. coll.
base
H6956 קְהָתִי, קֳהָתִי
6956 Qohathiy ko-haw-thee'
patronymically from 6955; a Kohathite (collectively) or
descendants of Kehath:--Kohathites.
see HEBREW for 06955
קְהָתִי (qo.ha.ti) — Kohathite.
Someone descended from Kohath who was 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), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115);
father of: Amram (H6019), Izhar (H3324), Hebron (H2275B) and Uzziel (H5816)
Group of qe.hat (קְהָת "Kohath" H6955)
§ Kohathites, of Kohath "assembly"
the descendants of Kohath, the 2nd son of Levi
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
אֱלִיצָפָן (Eliytsaphan) means "God has protected" and refers to a person in the Old Testament. It identifies a chief of the Kohathites and a chief of Zebulun. The name is associated with Elizaphan, a son of Uzziel and brother of Mishael, as well as another Elzaphan, son of Parnach. The entries consistently highlight these roles without significant disagreement.
אֱלִיצָפָן n.pr.m. (God has protected)
chief of the Kohathites
chief of Zebulun
base
H469 אֱלִיצָפָן (God has protected) . chief of the Kohathites
. chief of Zebulun
469 'Eliytsaphan el-ee-tsaw-fawn'
or (shortened) Eltsaphan {el-tsaw- fawn'}; from 410 and
6845; God of treasure; Elitsaphan or Eltsaphan, an
Israelite:--Elizaphan, Elzaphan.
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 06845
אֱלִיצָפָן (e.li.tsa.phan) — Elizaphan.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.22;
son of: Uzziel (H5816);
brother of: Mishael (H4332), Sithri (H5644), Micah (H4318J) and Isshiah (H3449I); also called Elzaphan at Exo.6.22; 1x
§ Elizaphan or Elzaphan = "my God has protected"
1) a Kohathite chief in the wilderness
2) a Zebulunite chief
3) Uzziel's son, Mishael's brother in time of Moses
אֱלִיצָפָן (e.li.tsa.phan) — Elizaphan.
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.25;
son of: Parnach (H6535)
§ Elizaphan or Elzaphan = "my God has protected"
1) a Kohathite chief in the wilderness
2) a Zebulunite chief
3) Uzziel's son, Mishael's brother in time of Moses
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
el-i-za'-fan, e-liz'-a-fan ('elitsaphan; Septuagint Eleisaphan, Elisaphan, Elisapa, Elisaphat, "God has protected; compare tsephanyah, Zephaniah, "Yah has protected," and the Phoenician, tsephanba`al, Baal has protected"):
(1) The son of Uzziel, the son of Kohath, and so a prince of the Levitical class of the Kohathites (Nu 3:30; 1Ch 15:8; 2Ch 29:13). But in 1Ch 15:8; 2Ch 29:13 his class seems to be coordinate with that of the Kohathites. He is called Elzaphan in Ex 6:22; Le 10:4.
(whom God protects). A Levite, son of Uzziel, chief of the house of the Kohathites at the time of the census in the wilderness of Sinai. (Numbers 3:30) (B.C. 1491.) Prince of the tribe of Zebulun. (Numbers 34:25)
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-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…
The Hebrew word עֻזִּיאֵל (*Uzziy'el*) means 'my strength is God.' It refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, including a Levite, a Simeonite captain, and a Benjamite. The name is built from the roots for 'strength' and 'God.' Notably, it appears in contexts related to the tribe of Levi and the repair of the wall under Nehemiah.
עֻזִּיאֵל n.pr.m. (my strength is Ēl)
Levites
Simeonite
Benjamite
repairer of wall
base
H5816 עֻזִּיאֵל (my strength is Ēl) . Levite names
. a Benjamite
5816 `Uzziy'el ooz-zee-ale'
from 5797 and 410; strength of God; Uzziel, the name of six
Israelites:--Uzziel.
see HEBREW for 05797
see HEBREW for 0410
עֻזִּיאֵל (uz.zi.el) — Uzziel.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.18;
son of: Kohath (H6955);
brother of: Amram (H6019), Izhar (H3324) and Hebron (H2275B);
father of: Mishael (H4332), Elizaphan (H0469), Sithri (H5644), Micah (H4318J) and Isshiah (H3449I)
Also named: oz.zi.e.li (עׇזִּיאֵלִי "Uzzielite" H5817)
§ Uzziel = "my strength is God"
1) the 4th son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, uncle of Moses and Aaron
2) a Simeonite captain, son of Ishi, in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah
3) descendant of Bela, head of a family in the tribe of Benjamin
4) a musician of the sons of Heman in the time of David
5) a Levite of the sons of Jeduthun in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah
6) son of Harhaiah, probably a priest and a goldsmith, who took part in repairing the wall under Nehemiah
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Uzziel
Strength of God. (1.) One of the sons of Kohath, and uncle of Aaron (Ex. 6:18; Lev. 10:4).
(2.) A Simeonite captain (1 Chr. 4:39-43).
(3.) A son of Bela, and grandson of Benjamin (1 Chr. 7:7).
(4.) One of the sons of Heman (1 Chr. 25:4); called also Azareel (18).
(5.) A son of Jeduthan (2 Chr. 29:14).
(6.) The son of Harhaiah (Neh. 3:8).
(my strength is God). Fourth son of Kohath, father of Mishael, Eizaphan or Elizaphan and Zithri, and uncle to Aaron. (Exodus 6:18,22; Leviticus 10:4) (B.C. before 1491.) A Simeonite captain, son of Ishi, in the days of Hezekiah. (1 Chronicles 4:42) Head of a Benjamite house, of the sons of Bela. (1 Chronicles 7:7) (B.C. 1706.) A musician, of the sons of Heman in David’s reign. (1 Chronicles 25:4) A Levite, of the sons of Jeduthun, in the days of Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 29:14,18) (B.C. 726.) Son of Harhaiah, probably a priest in the days of Nehemiah, who took part in…