1 Chronicles 6:40
1 Chronicles 6:40 in Multiple Translations
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,
The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,
The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malkijah,
The sonne of Michael, the sonne of Baaseiah, the sonne of Malchiah,
son of Michael, son of Baaseiah, son of Malchiah,
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,
The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,
The son of Michael, the son of Basaia, the son of Melchia.
Shimea was the son of Michael. Michael was the son of Baaseiah. Baaseiah was the son of Malkijah.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 6:40
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1 Chronicles 6:40 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יִּתְּנ֥וּ
לָ/הֶ֛ם
אֶת
חֶבְר֖וֹן
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
יְהוּדָ֑ה
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֖י/הָ
סְבִיבֹתֶֽי/הָ
וַֽ/יִּתְּנ֥וּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
לָ/הֶ֛ם
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
חֶבְר֖וֹן
Chebrôwn
H2275
Hebron (Valley)
N-proper
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
יְהוּדָ֑ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֖י/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
סְבִיבֹתֶֽי/הָ
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 6:40
וַֽ/יִּתְּנ֥וּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לָ/הֶ֛ם
""
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
חֶבְר֖וֹן
Chebrôwn
H2275
"Hebron (Valley)"
N-proper
Hebron is a place in Palestine and also the name of two Israelites, one a descendant of Levi and the other of Caleb. It is first mentioned in the book of Genesis and is also referenced in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: Hebron = "association" Combined with e.meq (עֵ֫מֶק " Valley" H6010K)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: Hebron. See also: Genesis 13:18; 2 Samuel 3:19; 2 Chronicles 11:10.
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
יְהוּדָ֑ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִגְרָשֶׁ֖י/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
N-mp | Suff
A pasture or open land, often the area around a building or the margin of the sea. This term describes a common or shared space in the Bible.
Definition: common, common land, open land, suburb
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cast out, suburb. See also: Leviticus 25:34; Joshua 21:37; Ezekiel 48:17.
סְבִיבֹתֶֽי/הָ
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cp | Suff
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 6:40
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Context — The Temple Musicians
38the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.
39Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,
40the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,
41the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah, 42the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,1 Chronicles 6:40 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 6:40, is part of a list of names that might seem confusing, but it's actually a beautiful picture of God's plan and purpose for families and individuals, as seen in Psalm 127:1-5 and Jeremiah 31:1. Just like Asaph and his ancestors, we all have a role to play in God's story, and our lives are connected to those who came before us, as described in Hebrews 11:1-40 and Hebrews 12:1-2. By studying these genealogies, we can gain a deeper understanding of God's love and faithfulness to His people, as seen in Exodus 2:24 and Luke 1:54-55. As we reflect on our own families and heritage, we can ask God to help us honor Him with our lives and legacy, just like Asaph and his family did, as described in 1 Chronicles 16:1-6 and Psalm 100:1-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6:40?
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6:40 is significant because it highlights the importance of family lineage in the Bible, as seen in other passages such as Genesis 5:1 and Matthew 1:1-17, which demonstrate how God works through families and generations to fulfill His plans.
Who is Michael in 1 Chronicles 6:40?
Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah, is an ancestor of Asaph, a Levite and musician in the tribe of Levi, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:39, and his lineage is important for understanding the role of Levites in Israel's worship, as described in Numbers 3:6-10 and Deuteronomy 10:8-9.
Why does the Bible include so many genealogies?
The Bible includes many genealogies, such as 1 Chronicles 6:40, to emphasize the importance of family, heritage, and the fulfillment of God's promises to specific individuals and families, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Romans 9:6-13, which highlight God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants.
How does 1 Chronicles 6:40 relate to the rest of the Bible?
1 Chronicles 6:40 is part of a larger narrative that emphasizes the importance of worship, priesthood, and the tribe of Levi, as seen in Exodus 28:1, Leviticus 8:1-36, and Hebrews 7:1-10, which describe the role of priests and the significance of worship in God's plan.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the example of Asaph and his ancestors about the importance of family and heritage in my own life?
- How does the inclusion of genealogies in the Bible, such as 1 Chronicles 6:40, help me understand God's plan and purpose for humanity?
- What role do I play in my own family's lineage, and how can I honor God with my life and legacy, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8 and Psalm 102:1-28?
- In what ways can I, like Asaph and the Levites, use my gifts and talents to serve God and worship Him, as described in 1 Chronicles 15:16-24 and Ephesians 4:11-13?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:40
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 6:39].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:40
The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:40
(39-43) The pedigree of Asaph the Gershonite, traced back through thirteen names to Levi. That of Heman names twenty ancestors for the same period of time. This is one more illustration of the common usage of overleaping names in these genealogies.