Exodus 6:15
Exodus 6:15 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon.
And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon.
And the sons of Simeon: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman; these are the families of Simeon.
And the sons of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin and Ohad and Jachin and Zohar and Shaul, the son of a woman of Canaan: these are the families of Simeon.
The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul (the son of a Canaanite woman). These were the families of Simeon.
Also the sonnes of Simeon: Iemuel and Iamin, and Ohad, and Iachin, and Zoar, and Shaul the sonne of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon.
And sons of Simeon [are] Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul, son of the Canaanitess: these [are] families of Simeon.
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the families of Simeon.
And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon.
These are the kindreds of Ruben. The sons of Simeon: Jamuel, and Jamin and Ahod, and Jachin, and Soar, and Saul the son of a Chanaanitess: these are the families of Simeon.
The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul. Shaul’s mother was a woman from the Canaan people-group. Those men also were ancestors of clans that have those same names.
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Exodus 6:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֣י
שִׁמְע֗וֹן
יְמוּאֵ֨ל
וְ/יָמִ֤ין
וְ/אֹ֨הַד֙
וְ/יָכִ֣ין
וְ/צֹ֔חַר
וְ/שָׁא֖וּל
בֶּן
הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִ֑ית
אֵ֖לֶּה
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת
שִׁמְעֽוֹן
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
שִׁמְע֗וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
Shimeon
N-proper
יְמוּאֵ֨ל
Yᵉmûwʼêl
H3223
Jemuel
N-proper
וְ/יָמִ֤ין
Yâmîyn
H3226
Jamin
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אֹ֨הַד֙
ʼÔhad
H161
Ohad
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יָכִ֣ין
Yâkîyn
H3199
Jachin
Conj | N-proper
וְ/צֹ֔חַר
Tsôchar
H6714
Zohar
Conj | N-proper
וְ/שָׁא֖וּל
Shâʼûwl
H7586
Shaul
Conj | N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִ֑ית
Kᵉnaʻanîy
H3669
Canaanitess
Art | Ngfsa
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fp
שִׁמְעֽוֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
Shimeon
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 6:15
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שִׁמְע֗וֹן
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.
יְמוּאֵ֨ל
Yᵉmûwʼêl
H3223
"Jemuel"
N-proper
Jemuel was an Israelite and the eldest son of Simeon, mentioned in Genesis 46:10. He had several brothers, including Jamin and Ohad. His name means 'day of God'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095); brother of: Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199), Zerah (H2226L) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Nemuel at Num.26.12; 1x § Jemuel = "day of God" the eldest son of Simeon
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jemuel. See also: Genesis 46:10; Exodus 6:15.
וְ/יָמִ֤ין
Yâmîyn
H3226
"Jamin"
Conj | N-proper
Jamin was an Israelite and the second son of Simeon, mentioned in Genesis 46:10. His name means 'right hand' and he was a founder of the family of Jaminites.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.8.7 § Jamin = "right hand" 1) the 2nd son of Simeon; founder of the family of Jaminites 2) a Judaite, the 2nd son of Ram the Jerahmeelite 3) a Levite who helped Ezra interpret the Law
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Jamin. See also H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין). See also: Genesis 46:10; 1 Chronicles 2:27; Nehemiah 8:7.
וְ/אֹ֨הַד֙
ʼÔhad
H161
"Ohad"
Conj | N-proper
Ohad was an Israelite, the son of Simeon and grandson of Jacob. His name means united and he is listed as one of Simeon's sons in Genesis 46.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095); brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Jachin (H3199), Zerah (H2226L) and Shaul (H7586H) § Ohad = "united" son of Simeon and grandson of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ohad. See also: Genesis 46:10; Exodus 6:15.
וְ/יָכִ֣ין
Yâkîyn
H3199
"Jachin"
Conj | N-proper
Jachin is a name given to several Israelites and a temple pillar in the Bible, meaning He will establish. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24:17, describing a priest who lived during the time of King David. The name signifies God's establishment and strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.17 § Jachin = "He will establish" a priest and the head of the 21st course in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Jachin. See also: Genesis 46:10; 1 Chronicles 9:10; Nehemiah 11:10.
וְ/צֹ֔חַר
Tsôchar
H6714
"Zohar"
Conj | N-proper
Zohar was a man from the tribe of Simeon, mentioned in Genesis and Numbers, with a name meaning 'tawny', describing his appearance or character. He was a son of Simeon.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095); brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Zerah at Num.26.13,20; 2x27.11,13; Another name of ze.rach (זֶ֫רַח "Zerah" H2226L) § Zohar = "tawny" 1) a Judaite, son of Ashur by wife Helah 2) father of Ephron the Hittite 3) one of the sons of Simeon; also 'Zerah'
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zohar. Compare H3328 (יִצְחַר). See also: Genesis 23:8; Genesis 46:10; 1 Chronicles 4:7.
וְ/שָׁא֖וּל
Shâʼûwl
H7586
"Shaul"
Conj | N-proper
Shaul is a personal name meaning desired, given to several individuals in the Bible, including a Benjamite who became the first king of Israel and a Levite living during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and 1 Samuel.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.24; son of: Uzziah (H5818H); father of: Elkanah (H0511I); also called Joel at 1Ch.6.36; Also named: yo.el (יוֹאֵל "Joel" H3100U) § Saul or Shaul = "desired" 1) a Benjamite, son of Kish, and the 1st king of Israel 2) an early king of Edom and a successor of Samlah 3) a son of Simeon 4) a Levite, son of Uzziah
Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: Saul, Shaul. See also: Genesis 36:37; 1 Samuel 16:22; 1 Samuel 24:5.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִ֑ית
Kᵉnaʻanîy
H3669
"Canaanitess"
Art | Ngfsa
A Canaanitess was a woman from the land of Canaan, known for being merchants and traders. The term is used in the Bible to describe a woman who was a mother of one of the tribe of Benjamin, as seen in Genesis and other books.
Definition: Describing a woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; mother of: Shaul (H7586H) § a merchant, trader
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: Canaanite, merchant, trafficker. See also: Genesis 10:18; Joshua 11:3; Proverbs 31:24.
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fp
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
שִׁמְעֽוֹן
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.
Study Notes — Exodus 6:15
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- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 6:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 6:15
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 6:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 6:15
Context — Genealogies of Moses and Aaron
13Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron and gave them a charge concerning both the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt.
14These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben.
15The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon.
16These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. 17The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 4:24 | The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul. |
| 2 | Genesis 46:10 | The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. |
| 3 | Numbers 26:12–13 | These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin, the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul. |
Exodus 6:15 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and tells us about their families. It shows us that God is interested in the details of our lives and our families, just as He was with the Israelites. As we read in Psalm 139:17-18, God's thoughts about us are precious and numerous, and He has a plan for each of our lives. By studying this verse, we can learn to trust God's care for our own families and communities, just as the Israelites did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible include lists of names like in Exodus 6:15?
The Bible includes these lists to show God's interest in individuals and families, and to demonstrate how He works through them to accomplish His plans, as seen in Exodus 6:13 and Exodus 6:14.
What can we learn from the fact that Simeon's son Shaul had a Canaanite mother?
This detail highlights the reality of intermarriage between the Israelites and other nations, which is also mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as Genesis 38:2 and Numbers 25:1, and serves as a reminder of the importance of following God's commands regarding marriage and faithfulness.
How does this verse relate to the broader story of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt?
Exodus 6:15 is part of the larger narrative of God's redemption of the Israelites, as outlined in Exodus 6:13, and it helps to establish the family lines and leaders who will play a role in this deliverance, as seen in the subsequent chapters of Exodus.
What is the significance of the 'clans of Simeon' mentioned in this verse?
The clans of Simeon represent the organizational structure of the Israelite community, with each clan having its own distinct identity and role, as also seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Numbers 1:22-23 and Numbers 26:12-14.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and His care for individual families?
- How can I apply the principle of family lineage and heritage to my own life and relationships?
- What does the mention of a Canaanite woman in this verse teach me about the complexities of faith and family in my own life?
- In what ways can I trust God to work through my own family and community, just as He worked through the clans of Simeon?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 6:15
And the sons of Simeon, Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman,.... [See comments on Genesis 46:10] these are the families of Simeon; who gave
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 6:15
And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 6:15
Exodus 6:15 And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these [are] the families of Simeon.Ver. 15. The son of a Canaanitish woman,] Whom it was not lawful for him to marry; but he was a headlong and headstrong, bold and fierce fellow; bound by Joseph as one that had been most forward to sell him to the Midianitish merchants. Simeon also is left out in Moses’ s blessing.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 6:15
(14, 15) Reuben . . . Simeon.—It fixes the position of the family of Levi in the house of Jacob to commence the genealogy with a mention of the two elder brothers. As, however, the writer is really concerned only with the Levites, the families of Reuben and Simeon are dismissed with the briefest possible notice. Nothing new is rocorded of them. (See Genesis 46:9-10.)
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 6:15
15. See Genesis 46:10, Numbers 26:12 f. The clan Shaul must have had in it an admixture of Canaanite blood.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 6:15
13-19. Since Israel is now to be led forth as a nation, Moses and Aaron, their leaders, are fully set before us according to their genealogy.