Ezra 2:14
Ezra 2:14 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Bigvai, 2,056;
The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six.
The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six.
The children of Bigvai, two thousand and fifty-six.
the sons of Bigvai, 2,056;
The sonnes of Biguai, two thousand, and sixe and fiftie:
Sons of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six.
The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty-six.
The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six.
The children of Beguai, two thousand fifty-six.
2,056descendants of Bigvai
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 2:14
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Ezra 2:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
בִגְוָ֔י
אַלְפַּ֖יִם
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
וְ/שִׁשָּֽׁה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בִגְוָ֔י
Bigvay
H902
Bigvai
N-proper
אַלְפַּ֖יִם
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
וְ/שִׁשָּֽׁה
shêsh
H8337
six
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:14
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
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.
בִגְוָ֔י
Bigvay
H902
"Bigvai"
N-proper
Bigvai was an Israelite who returned to Jerusalem after the Exile under Zerubbabel's leadership, mentioned in Nehemiah 10:16. He may have been the head of a family. His name means 'in my bodies'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.16 § Bigvai = "in my bodies" an exile who returned under Zerubbabel, perhaps the head of a family
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Bigvai. See also: Ezra 2:2; Nehemiah 7:7; Nehemiah 10:17.
אַלְפַּ֖יִם
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
וְ/שִׁשָּֽׁה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:14
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
12the descendants of Azgad, 1,222;
13the descendants of Adonikam, 666;
14the descendants of Bigvai, 2,056;
15the descendants of Adin, 454; 16the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 8:14 | and from the descendants of Bigvai, both Uthai and Zaccur, and with them 70 men. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:19 | the descendants of Bigvai, 2,067; |
Ezra 2:14 Summary
[This verse is about a group of people called the descendants of Bigvai, who were part of a bigger group of Israelites returning to Jerusalem after being in exile. There were 2,056 of them, and they were counted as part of the total number of people returning to rebuild the temple, just like God had promised in Ezra 1:1-4. This shows that God cares about each person and family, and wants them to be part of His plan to restore and rebuild His people, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Isaiah 61:4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number of descendants of Bigvai in Ezra 2:14?
The number 2,056 represents the total count of Bigvai's descendants who returned from exile, as part of the larger group of Israelites who came back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple, as commanded by God in Ezra 1:1-4 and prophesied in Isaiah 44:28.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the book of Ezra?
This verse is part of a larger list of families and their respective numbers who returned from Babylonian exile, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people and setting the stage for the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, as seen in Ezra 3:8-13 and Haggai 1:1-15.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
This verse shows God's attention to detail and care for His people, as He accounts for each family and individual, much like He knows the number of hairs on our heads, as stated in Matthew 10:30 and Luke 12:7.
How does this verse connect to the broader biblical theme of restoration?
The return of the Israelites from exile and the rebuilding of the temple represent a physical restoration, which points to the spiritual restoration that God promises to His people, as seen in Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Hebrews 8:8-12.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be part of a larger community of believers, and how can I contribute to the 'rebuilding' efforts in my own church or community?
- In what ways can I trust God's faithfulness and provision in my own life, just as the Israelites trusted Him to bring them back to Jerusalem?
- How can I apply the principle of attention to detail, as seen in God's accounting of the Israelites, to my own relationships and responsibilities?
- What are some ways that I can participate in the spiritual restoration that God is working in my own heart and in the world around me?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:14
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:14
The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six. The children of Bigvai - [Septuagint, Vatican, Bagoue; Alexandrine, Bagouai].
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:14
3–19. Names of households or families. Many of these names occur again in other lists, e.g. Ezra 8:1-14; Ezra 10:18-44; Nehemiah 10:1-27, and in connexion with much later events in the lifetime of Ezra and Nehemiah. These names therefore are not to be regarded as the names of the leading men of the various families who accompanied Zerubbabel, but as the titles of the families or clans into which the people were divided. These titles were probably taken from the founders of the families and were many of them of great antiquity. The mention of the same names of the ‘families’ at the return of Ezra (Ezra 8:1-14) merely shows that, though a certain number of a household had accompanied Zerubbabel, many members of it remained in Babylon, of whom some returned with Ezra, e.g. Parosh, Pahath-moab, Adin, Shephatiah, Elam, Bebai, Azgad, Adonikam, Bigvai, &c., cf. Nehemiah 10:14 ff.