Ezra 2:35
Ezra 2:35 in Multiple Translations
and the descendants of Senaah, 3,630.
The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.
The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.
The children of Senaah, three thousand, six hundred and thirty.
the sons of Senaah, 3,630.
The sonnes of Senaah, three thousand, sixe hundreth and thirtie.
Sons of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.
The children of Senaah, three thousand six hundred thirty.
The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.
The children of Senaa, three thousand six hundred thirty.
3,630from Senaah.
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Ezra 2:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
סְנָאָ֔ה
שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
אֲלָפִ֔ים
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
וּ/שְׁלֹשִֽׁים
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
סְנָאָ֔ה
Çᵉnâʼâh
H5570
Hassenaah
N-proper
שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
אֲלָפִ֔ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Conj | Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וּ/שְׁלֹשִֽׁים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:35
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.
סְנָאָ֔ה
Çᵉnâʼâh
H5570
"Hassenaah"
N-proper
Hassenaah was a place in Palestine and also the name of a man descended from the tribe of Levi. The name means thorny and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:7 and Nehemiah 3:3. Hassenaah was an ancestor of a family who returned from exile.
Definition: A man descended from Senaah (H5570) of the tribe of Levi before time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.7; including Hodaviah (H1938I) and Judah (H3063I); also called Hassenaah at Neh.3.3 Another name of se.nu.ah (סְנוּאָה "Hassenuah" H5574) § Senaah or Hassenaah [with the article] = "thorny" ancestor of a family who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Senaah, Hassenaah (with the article). See also: Ezra 2:35; Nehemiah 3:3; Nehemiah 7:38.
שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
אֲלָפִ֔ים
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.
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
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.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וּ/שְׁלֹשִֽׁים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Conj | Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:35
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 7:38 | and the descendants of Senaah, 3,930. |
Ezra 2:35 Summary
This verse, Ezra 2:35, tells us about a specific family, the descendants of Senaah, who returned to Jerusalem after being in exile in Babylon. There were 3,630 of them, which is a large number, showing that God was blessing and restoring His people, just as He promised in Deuteronomy 30:3-5. This story teaches us that God cares about each person and family, and that He is faithful to keep His promises, as seen in Joshua 21:43-45. By reading about the descendants of Senaah, we can learn to trust in God's goodness and faithfulness in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the descendants of Senaah in Ezra 2:35?
The descendants of Senaah are mentioned as part of the list of people who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, indicating their role in the restoration of the city and the temple, as seen in Ezra 2:1-64 and also in Nehemiah 7:1-73, which lists the same group of people.
How does the number of descendants of Senaah compare to other families in the list?
The number of descendants of Senaah, 3,630, is one of the larger groups listed in Ezra 2:1-64, indicating their prominence among the returning exiles, similar to the large number of people from the tribe of Judah in 1 Chronicles 9:3-6.
What can we learn from the fact that the Bible records the specific number of descendants of Senaah?
The Bible's attention to detail in recording the number of descendants of Senaah, as in Acts 2:41 and Acts 4:4, highlights God's care for each individual and family, demonstrating His sovereignty and faithfulness, as seen in Psalm 138:8.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's restoration of His people?
Ezra 2:35 is part of the larger narrative of God's restoration of His people, as prophesied in Ezekiel 37:21-28 and Jeremiah 31:8-14, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His covenant promises and His people.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of the descendants of Senaah teach me about God's attention to detail and care for each individual and family?
- How does the record of the descendants of Senaah encourage me to trust in God's sovereignty and faithfulness in my own life?
- What role do I play in the larger story of God's restoration of His people, and how can I participate in His work?
- In what ways can I demonstrate faithfulness and loyalty to God, just as the descendants of Senaah did by returning to Jerusalem?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:35
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:35
The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty. The children of Senaah - (cf.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:35
35. Senaah] The name of this place occurs elsewhere only in the lists of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 3:3, Nehemiah 7:38). It was identified by Eusebius and Jerome with ‘Megdalsenna’ or ‘Magdalsenna’ about 5 miles N. of Jericho. three thousand and six hundred and thirty] Neh. gives a larger number by 300. The numbers here mentioned are surprisingly great considering that the town is quite unknown to us. The difficulty has been met by a variety of explanations. (a) It has been said that we need not attach much importance to the figures, which may easily have suffered from corruptions in the text. (b) It is suggested that the numbers comprise the population of a considerable adjoining district. (c) It was even conjectured by one commentator (Michaelis) that Senaah was a title (= “the hated one”) given to Jerusalem with reference to its idolatry before the Captivity. (d) Perhaps the number here given includes the population of other places, e.g. Hebron, whose names have been accidentally omitted.