Nehemiah 7:47
Nehemiah 7:47 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,
The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
Keros, Sia, Padon,
The sonnes of Keros, the sonnes of Sia, the sonnes of Padon,
sons of Keros, sons of Sia, sons of Padon,
the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
The Nathinites: the children of Soha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tebbaoth,
Keros, Sia who is also known as Siaha, Padon,
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 7:47
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Nehemiah 7:47 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵי
קֵירֹ֥ס
בְּנֵי
סִיעָ֖א
בְּנֵ֥י
פָדֽוֹן
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
קֵירֹ֥ס
Qêyrôç
H7026
Keros
N-proper
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
סִיעָ֖א
Çîyʻâʼ
H5517
Siaha
N-proper
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
פָדֽוֹן
Pâdôwn
H6303
Padon
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:47
בְּנֵי
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.
קֵירֹ֥ס
Qêyrôç
H7026
"Keros"
N-proper
Keros was a temple slave who returned from exile with Zerubbabel, his name means ankle. He is mentioned in Ezra 2:44 as the head of a family of Nethinim. Keros lived during the time of Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.44 § Keros = "ankle" head of a family of temple slaves who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Keros. See also: Ezra 2:44; Nehemiah 7:47.
בְּנֵי
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.
סִיעָ֖א
Çîyʻâʼ
H5517
"Siaha"
N-proper
Siaha or Sia was an ancestor of a family of temple slaves who returned from exile with Zerubbabel. His name means departing and he is mentioned in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.44; also called Sia at Neh.7.47; § Sia or Siaha = "departing" ancestor of a family of temple slaves who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Sia, Siaha. See also: Ezra 2:44; Nehemiah 7:47.
בְּנֵ֥י
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.
פָדֽוֹן
Pâdôwn
H6303
"Padon"
N-proper
Padon means ransom, the name of a Nethinim who returned with Zerubbabel after the exile. He is mentioned in Ezra 2:44.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.44 § Padon = "ransom" an head or ancestor of a family of temple slaves who returned with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Padon. See also: Ezra 2:44; Nehemiah 7:47.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:47
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
45The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 138 in all.
46The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,
47the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,
48the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Shalmai, 49the descendants of Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:44 | the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon, |
Nehemiah 7:47 Summary
Nehemiah 7:47 lists the descendants of Keros, Sia, and Padon as part of the community that returned from exile and were involved in the restoration of Jerusalem. This verse reminds us that every individual and family has a role to play in the larger story of God's people, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. Just like these families, we can contribute to the community of believers and support the work of God's kingdom, as seen in Ephesians 4:11-16. By working together and valuing each other's contributions, we can achieve great things and bring glory to God, as emphasized in Psalm 133:1 and Acts 2:42-47.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of listing the descendants of various families in Nehemiah 7:47?
The listing of these families serves to identify those who were part of the community that returned from exile and were involved in the restoration of Jerusalem, as seen in Ezra 2:1-64 and Nehemiah 7:1-73, which provides a historical record of the people who were part of this restoration process, as commanded in Deuteronomy 31:9-13 and 1 Chronicles 9:1-44.
Who were the descendants of Keros, Sia, and Padon, and what role did they play in the community?
Although the Bible does not provide detailed information about these specific families, it is likely that they were part of the larger community of temple servants, as mentioned in Nehemiah 7:46-60, who assisted the Levites and priests in their duties, as seen in Numbers 3:6-10 and 1 Chronicles 9:2-33.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Nehemiah?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Nehemiah, which focuses on the restoration of Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple, as seen in Nehemiah 1:1-4 and 6:15-16, and highlights the importance of community and cooperation in achieving this goal, as emphasized in Psalm 133:1 and Acts 2:42-47.
What can we learn from the inclusion of these specific families in the biblical record?
The inclusion of these families in the biblical record serves as a reminder that every individual and family has a role to play in the larger story of God's people, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Romans 12:3-8, and that their contributions, no matter how small they may seem, are valued and important, as emphasized in Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 19:11-27.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of community and cooperation in achieving a common goal, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the listing of these specific families in Nehemiah 7:47 reflect the value that God places on every individual and family, and what does this mean for my own sense of identity and purpose?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of Keros, Sia, and Padon, contribute to the larger community of believers and support the work of God's kingdom, as seen in Ephesians 4:11-16 and 1 Peter 4:10-11?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of perseverance and faithfulness in the face of challenging circumstances, and how can I apply this to my own life, as seen in Hebrews 11:1-40 and James 1:2-4?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:47
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:47
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:47
(5-73) The genealogical reckoning of the people, as the first step towards increasing the population of the metropolis, is determined on, not without express Divine suggestion; the allusion to this inspiration from God, is, as in Nehemiah 2:12, very emphatic. The original register of Zerubbabelis found and copied. The express language of both Ezra and Nehemiah makes it plain that this is no other than the list of those who came up with Zerubbabel and Joshua after the decree of Cyrus, in B.C. 538. Nehemiah’s own census follows, in Nehemiah 11. The exposition, especially as compared with Ezra 2, has been given on that chapter.