Exodus 1:2
Exodus 1:2 in Multiple Translations
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah;
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah,
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah,
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah;
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah;
Reuben, Simeon, Leui, and Iudah,
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah,
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah,
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah,
Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Juda,
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah,
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רְאוּבֵ֣ן
שִׁמְע֔וֹן
לֵוִ֖י
וִ/יהוּדָֽה
רְאוּבֵ֣ן
Rᵉʼûwbên
H7205
Reuben
N-proper
שִׁמְע֔וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
Shimeon
N-proper
לֵוִ֖י
Lêvîy
H3878
Levi
N-proper
וִ/יהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 1:2
רְאוּבֵ֣ן
Rᵉʼûwbên
H7205
"Reuben"
N-proper
Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of the tribe of Reuben. He is mentioned in Genesis as the brother of Simeon, Levi, and Judah, and the father of Hanoch and Pallu.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.32; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hanoch (H2585J), Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) § Reuben = "behold a son" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Leah 2) the tribe descended from Reuben 3) the territory inhabited by the tribe of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 68 OT verses. KJV: Reuben. See also: Genesis 29:32; Deuteronomy 27:13; Ezekiel 48:31.
שִׁמְע֔וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
"Shimeon"
N-proper
Shimeon, also known as Simeon, was the second son of Jacob and the progenitor of the tribe of Simeon. He is also the name of an Israelite who had a foreign wife during the time of Ezra.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.31 § Simeon or Shimeon = "heard" 1) the 2nd son of Jacob by his wife Leah and progenitor of the tribe of Simeon 2) an Israelite of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Simeon. See also: Genesis 29:33; Numbers 26:12; Ezekiel 48:33.
לֵוִ֖י
Lêvîy
H3878
"Levi"
N-proper
Levi was a son of Jacob and Leah, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. He was a brother of Reuben, Simeon, and Judah, and the father of Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi's name is significant in the tribe of Levi.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) § Levi = "joined to" the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah and progenitor of tribe of Levites
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: Levi. See also H3879 (לֵוִי), H3881 (לֵוִיִּי). See also: Genesis 29:34; Deuteronomy 27:12; Psalms 135:20.
וִ/יהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
Conj | 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.
Study Notes — Exodus 1:2
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Context — The Israelites Multiply in Egypt
Cross References
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| 1 | Genesis 35:22 | While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons: |
Exodus 1:2 Summary
[This verse lists the names of four of the sons of Israel, who are the ancestors of the twelve tribes of Israel. The listing of their names is important because it sets the stage for the rest of the story of the Israelites in the book of Exodus. As seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Genesis 15:1-21, God had promised to make Abraham the father of a great nation, and this verse shows how that promise is being fulfilled. By listing the names of the sons of Israel, the Bible is emphasizing their importance in the story of God's people.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible list the names of the sons of Israel in this verse?
The Bible lists the names of the sons of Israel to emphasize their importance as the ancestors of the twelve tribes of Israel, as seen in Genesis 29:32-30:24 and Genesis 35:22-26, which provides the background for the nation of Israel.
What is the significance of the order in which the sons are listed?
The order in which the sons are listed may be based on their birth order, as seen in Genesis 29:32-30:24, or it may be based on their spiritual significance, as seen in Exodus 1:2, where Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah are listed first, highlighting their importance in the early history of Israel.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Exodus?
This verse sets the stage for the rest of the book of Exodus, which tells the story of the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt, as seen in Exodus 1:8-14, and their journey to the Promised Land, as seen in Exodus 12:31-42 and Exodus 15:22-27.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
From this verse, we can learn that God is a God of order and precision, as seen in the careful listing of the sons of Israel, and that He is a God who keeps His promises, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Genesis 15:1-21, where He promises to make Abraham the father of a great nation.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and heritage in the biblical narrative?
- How does the listing of the sons of Israel in this verse relate to the concept of the 'chosen people' in the Bible?
- What can we learn about the character of each of the sons listed in this verse from other passages in the Bible, such as Genesis 29:32-30:24 and Genesis 35:22-26?
- How does this verse set the stage for the rest of the story of the Israelites in the book of Exodus?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of remembering and honoring our spiritual heritage?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 1:2
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah. The first sons of Jacob by Leah.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 1:2
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 1:2
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah,
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 1:2
1–7. Growth of the descendants of Jacob in Egypt, after Joseph’s death, into a great people.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 1:2
OF ISRAEL, Exodus 1:1-6. 1-5. These are the names — The heads of the tribes are recounted, and the statement of Gen 46:27 is repeated, that seventy souls went down into Egypt; the writer, from the
Sermons on Exodus 1:2
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(Genesis) Genesis 34 Introduction by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the focus is on Jacob and his family, particularly the children of Leah. The speaker highlights the fact that Jacob's family is always full of excitement and events |
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(Genesis) Genesis 48:4-6 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the promises made by God to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God promised to make them fruitful and multiply them, and to give them the land as an |
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Christ in Genesis: Jacob's Pillars by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the life of Jacob and the four pillars that make up the testimony of Jesus entrusted to the church. The first pillar is awakening, where indi |
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12 Real Christian Morals by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of sexual immorality and its consequences. He shares a personal experience of dealing with similar situations and emphasizes the imp |